A fulltime branch manager position is available at the Park Central Branch and will be posted until filled. The job is scheduled for approximately 40+ hours per week and pays $31,512 annually with benefits.

Primary Function

Manages the daily operations a branch library, and is responsible for the collection, patron service, staff, and facility by performing the following duties:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordinates branch library services and programming in compliance with system policies and procedures.
  
• Coordinates material selection and collection development.
  
• Prepares and monitors materials, equipment, and staffing budgets.
  
• Interviews, hires, trains and evaluates staff.
  
• Ensures cleanliness and good physical condition of facility and the safety and comfort of patrons and staff.
  
• Arranges staff work schedules to accommodate public service needs.
  
• Supervises daily operations of the branch.
  
• Operates technologically advanced computer equipment, databases, fax machines and PCs.
  
• Does public speaking, conducts library tours, and library promotions.
  
• Prepares written branch reports and correspondence as required.
  
• Serves as a liaison between the library and various community and business organizations.
  
• Actively participates in community organizations and events, and networks with community leaders.
  
• Informs branch personnel of changes in library policies and procedures, serves as liaison to library administration.
  
• Serves on and chairs library committees as appropriate.
  
• Assists with all branch duties as needed.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• MLS/MLIS degree.
  
• Two years library experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
  
• Proficient with current computer systems technology.
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to interact pleasantly, and constructively with library patrons and staff.
  
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
  
• Knowledge of culture and interests of the community and its residents.
  
• Extensive knowledge in all aspects of public library services.
  
• Ability to perform essential job functions during times of high public usage.
  
• Extensive knowledge of ready reference tools.
  
• Effective public speaking skills.
  
• Ability to interpret and implement The Library’s General Conduct Policy.
  
• Ability to effectively respond to problems and complaints of patrons and/or staff.
  
• Computer and keyboard skills.
  

Contact

• Regular, daily, public service contact.
  
• Works closely with other branch personnel.
  
• Works with other branch managers and library director.
  
• Regular contact with all system departments.
  
• Frequent contact with community groups.
  

Physical Demands

• Performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to a height of 6 feet.
  
• Displays good coordination and mobility.
  
• Routine lifting and handling of library materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
  
• May require standing for extended periods of time.
• May require performing work at a computer terminal for extended periods.

Supervision

• Reports to the Associate Director of Public Services.
  
• Supervises branch staff.
  

Working Environment

• Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library/office environment.

Miscellaneous Requirements

• Must pass a security background check.