Branch Manager/Librarian III - South

Livingston Parish Library•Livingston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Branch Services, the Branch Manager oversees staff, buildings, and patron services for their assigned branch. The Branch Manager serves as a member of the Library's Leadership Team, and represents the system to the public, outside organizations, and the branch's service community. While the position is responsible for managerial duties, it is also a working manager position, meaning they should be ready to step into any service point to cover staff absences or in times of need. The South Branch is located in the southernmost section of Livingston Parish and serves a rural area. The branch is located in a very rural, sparsely populated area, meaning its service community is widely dispersed across a large geographic area. Many of the patrons who come to this location are homeschoolers, retirees, and local residents. This facility has a dedicated Meeting Room, numerous public computers, and a copy station. Facility Size: 9,148 square feet Staff Size: 8

Requirements

Master's degree in library science. (MLIS or equivalent)
Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in professional library work.
Ability to think critically, make sound independent judgments, and decisions.
Knowledge of the modern principles, methods, and practices of public library management.
Ability to ascertain the needs of the community served and to develop programs and events responsive to those needs.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the library branch in a conducive environment to full performance and high morale.
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the administration, and the general public.
Ability to develop presentations for community partners that promote library programs and services.
Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently.
Ability to resolve problems and conflicts with diplomacy and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience working in a public library.
Experience creating, organizing, and running community events or programs.
Experience in public speaking.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Daily oversight of branch operational integrity.
Training of new staff and re-training of existing staff in policies, procedures, and best practices.
Creating staff schedules to provide optimum coverage and service.
Encouraging, motivating, coaching, disciplining, and evaluating staff.
Ensuring accuracy and timely submission of payroll, leave records, challenge forms, and statistics.
Maintaining knowledge of library policies, procedures, and trends.
Interpreting library policies, resolving staff and patron grievances.
Facilitating branch money reports and maintaining the security and integrity of money onsite.
Monitoring, logging, and reporting maintenance issues with the building and grounds.
Serving on in-house committees as needed or as required by the Library Administration.
Weeding and branch collection management in coordination with the Head of Collection Development.
Coordinating with the Head of Community Engagement to facilitate systemwide events for adults, teens, and youth.
Working on large community events such as Comic Con, Book Festival, and Summer Reading Program.
Meeting regularly with Adult, Youth, and Circulation Coordinators to maintain quality events for the branch's service community and efficient delivery of services and resource access.
Overseeing art displays and rotating exhibits.
Responding to incidents and emergencies at the branch.
Attending monthly Leadership Team meetings to keep abreast of all system operations and changes.
Fulfill any additional duties as needed by the Library Director or Assistant Director of Branch Services.