Branch Manager/Librarian III - Main

Livingston Parish Library•Livingston, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Livingston Parish Library seeks a dedicated and experienced Branch Manager to join its staff. The branch is located in the parish-seat, serving a rural to suburban area. Many of our patrons are kids who come to the library after school and students who use the facility for research. We also have a high volume of fiction and non-fiction lending. Our facility offers a small computer lab, study room, public meeting room and activity room. This dynamic individual will have the opportunity to expand and lead services at the branch under supervision of Library Administration. This position offers full-time hours with a generous benefits package. The Main Branch is located in the parish seat of Livingston, serving a rural-to-suburban area. Many of the patrons who come to this location are students arriving after school for research. The branch has a high volume of fiction and non-fiction lending. This facility has a dedicated Genealogy Room, Meeting Room, Activity Room, two Study Rooms, numerous public computers, a copy station, and the system's Digital Media Lab. The system's Book Festival is hosted at the Main Branch each fall.

Requirements

Master's degree in library science. (MLIS or equivalent)
Two or more years of progressively responsible experience in professional library work.

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.