Library Branch Manager

General Summary: To manage and direct the operations of a branch library, including personnel management, facilities maintenance and planning and implementing programs. Also, to provide reference, adult, teens, children and circulation services in the branch and to serve on committees and work groups assigned.

Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards

• Directs the operation and management of branch functions to include personnel management, collection development, financial management, facility management, programming, technological advancement, and marketing/public relations; serves as the chief administrator of the branch library
• Provides training, staff development, and daily work schedules for paraprofessionals, students, and volunteers; interviews candidates for positions and performs quarterly/annual staff performance evaluations; writes standard operating procedures to ensure consistency of work procedures and services; applies positive staff reinforcement and disciplinary actions as needed
• Manages all public services, technical services, and administrative functions, including, but not limited to: reference/research services, circulation services (to include shelving and stacks maintenance), reader's advisory service, and interlibrary loan
• Plans and ensures the implementation of programs, events, activities, and workshops for all ages (including children, teens, young adults, adults, and senior adults)
• Collects statistics and prepares reports as directed by the Regional Library System; follows policies and procedures established by the Regional Library System; reads professional library journals and attends conferences/workshops
• Works harmoniously with members of the community, library board members, and elected and appointed city/county/state officials

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a branch library