Branch Manager (Librarian 3)

Ramsey County (MN)-posted 12 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Saint Paul, MN
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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The current vacancies are in the Library department. There are available openings both in branch management and in technical services/collection management. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County. Branch managers typically work one evening a week and one weekend day a pay period. Technical services/collection management managers typically work 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. The basic functions of this position are to manage the operations of a branch library or a major function within the library system or serve as the assistant manager of a large library where the manager is a Librarian 4; to supervise staff that may include librarians, library associates, a circulation supervisor, senior library assistants, and library assistants; to manage or work on system-wide programs and projects; to conduct community engagement; to manage ordering, cataloging, and physical processing of all library materials; and to perform related duties as assigned.

  • Manage the operations of the Technical Services department or a larger library branch or serve as the assistant manager of a large library where the manager is a Librarian 4.
  • Supervise Librarians 1 & 2, Circulation Supervisors, Library Associates 1 & 2, Senior Library Assistants, and Library Assistants by interviewing, hiring, training, issuing reprimands, scheduling work assignments and evaluating job performance.
  • Engage community members and partner organizations to co-create responsive and inclusive services and programs.
  • Stay current with library technology, fostering the ability of staff to adapt quickly to a changing environment, and encouraging staff to research new technology on their own.
  • Provide input on the library budget by recommending branch or unit requirements based on staffing needs, materials and equipment needs, and other operating expenses.
  • Provide expertise to overall management of the library system by participating in library systems management groups.
  • Conduct all-staff meetings in order to share information and solve problems together.
  • Continually support branch staff through mentoring, training, and performance management, including holding monthly 1:1s.
  • Represent the Library in the local community, including at public jurisdictions' meetings.
  • Lead or serve on committees and task forces, both internal and external, as assigned.
  • Manage and implement system-wide work plan projects.
  • Provide reference services to library customers by analyzing their requests, searching the most appropriate information sources, and ensuring that reference service is available during all hours of branch operations.
  • Oversee the maintenance of library building and grounds by troubleshooting building problems, reporting issues to property staff, bringing problems to the attention of the building services manager, and contacting the appropriate authorities when an emergency situation arises.
  • Master's Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science/Services from an ALA accredited school.
  • Four years' experience as a librarian, or experience in a related field relevant to the area assigned.
  • Two additional years' experience as a library manager, or manager in a related field, can be substituted for the Master's Degree in Library Science.
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