Director, Public Library Network (GMG/SEG 3)

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for developing programmes and maintaining an information base within the Public Library Network, which will allow the public to access and use information, for any desired purpose. 💰Salary: $5,198,035 – $6,990,779 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

• • Participates in Policy formation for the Library Network;
• • Provides oversight, guidance and direction of administration of the Public Library Network operations;
• • Translates policy objectives for the Public Library Network into operational plans and procedures;
• • Administers and interprets the Human Resource Policy for Public Library Network staff;
• • Chairs Departmental/Regional Director’s meeting and provides guidance and information for effective implementation of policies and plans;
• • Co-ordinates with planners, civic groups and regional library committees, regarding the establishment/relocation/upgrading/closure of public library facilities;
• • Implements procedures to ensure maintenance of collections;
• • Plans and facilitates outreach programmes, workshops and seminars, and participates in discussions in various forms on the status and development of information infrastructure in Jamaica;
• • Co-ordinates and assists with preparation of estimates of expenditure and annual budget for public library network;
• • Collates and assists with preparation of Jamaica Library Service Annual Reports and other reports which may be required from time to time;
• • Represents the implementation of procedures to ensure adequate reporting and assets management within the public library network;
• • Keeps abreast of developments in library technology and recommends changes to public library network operations;
• • Acts for and represents the Senior Director, National Library Network, when necessary;
• • Advises and keeps the Senior Director, National Library Network informed on all matters relating to the public network, which are considered important or urgent, or may require a decision at that level;
• • Participates in the recruitment, selection and placement of staff for the Public Library Network;
• • Assists with the development of staff training programmes;
• • Participates as lecturer in areas of specialization on in-house training/development initiatives;
• • Represents the Director General, as required;
• • Reviews the performance situation for promotion of Public Library Network staff and advise on matters relating to discipline and staff welfare;
• • Assists with public library network forward planning;
• • Monitors adherence to Collection Development Policy;
• • Directs and advises staff on public library network policy and the allocation and distribution of information material;
• • Monitors expenditures against budget and ensures that proper reporting and accounting procedures are adhered to;
• • Effects proper asset management within the library network, and initiates and directs investigations, as necessary.
• • Performs any other related duties that may be assigned, from time to time, in the interest of the Service.

Required Skills

• • Highly developed analytical skills
• • Good interpersonal skills
• • Good oral and written communication skills
• • Sound knowledge of the Facilities Planning and Project Implementation and Monitoring techniques
• • Expert knowledge of Public Library Systems
• • Sound knowledge of library technology and information systems

Qualifications

• • University Degree in Library and Information Science or any other Library designation from a recognized institution;
• • Post Graduate Degree in Management Organizational development or any other related Social Science Discipline would also be a distinct asset;
• • Formal training in budget preparation and the project development cycle;
• • Three (3) years’ experience in the administration and operations of a library network, with at least one (1) year at a senior level in operations;
• • One (1) year experience with JLS at a senior level.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by Résumés should be submitted no later than Wednesday, 19th March, 2025 to: Director General Jamaica Library Service 2 Tom Redcam Drive P.O. Box 58 Kingston 5 📧 Email: dirgen@jls.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Director, Public Library Network (GMG/SEG 3) Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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