The fundamental reason that this classification exists is to supervise the operation of one of the library's regional branches, major Central Library section, the Automation Unit of Technical Services and the library's integrated on-line computer system, or the selection of library books and other material for the library collections.
Supervision is exercised over professional, clerical, and para-professional staff.
The incumbent has considerable latitude in the application of professional practices in the assigned area of responsibility. This class reports to the Library Extension Services Administrator, Central Library Administrator, or Library Technical Services Administrator, who evaluates work through a review of plans, budgets, programs, reports, and conferences. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Professional library theories, issues, and trends. Public library principles, materials, practices, and organization.