To: Board of Supervisors
From: Libraries
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Allocation of 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Library Division Manager in Budget Unit (BU) 621. Increase in Full-Time Equivalent for two Senior Library Assistant positions in BU 621
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Allocate one (1) 1.0 FTE Library Division Manager (Class 0652, Salary Range 496, position 02) in BU 621, effective immediately upon approval;
2. Approve the increase from .90 FTE to 1.0 FTE for the Senior Library Assistant position in BU 621 (class 0657, salary range 359, position 07) effective the first pay period following board approval; and
3. Approve the increase from .54 FTE to .70 FTE for the Senior Library Assistant position in BU 621 (class 0657, salary range 359, position 11) effective the first pay period following board approval.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Library Fund 1500
DISCUSSION:
The Library is requesting a 1.0 FTE Library Division Manager for Adult and Youth Services. The ability of the library to serve Humboldt County residents depends on talented staff that the Library retains, attracts, and hires to support the Library's mission, values, and goals. Providing library divisions with appropriate levels of leadership and supervision is paramount in the library's efforts to maintaining its ability to be nimble and flexible during difficult times.
To function as a healthy team, communication is paramount. The Adult and Youth Services Division needs a manager to provide ongoing support and provide a vehicle for conversations about library programs, policies, collection development and collection, developing and implementing personal performance goals, management strategies, trainings, outreach, and workforce development.
The addition of the new management position will improve the library's leadership team, programs, and services.
This increase in FTE will provid...
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