Librarian II - Branch Manager - North Branch

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

10d•$32 - $39

About The Position

Under the direction of Library administration, the Librarian II manages the daily operations, staffing, public services, and program delivery of the assigned North Branch of the Abilene Public Library. The role ensures that branch services, collections, programs, and facility operations meet community needs and comply with City and departmental policies and procedures. It coordinates with Library administration, Technical Services, and other City departments to maintain effective library services. The position supervises branch staff by assigning and coordinating work, providing training and development, scheduling, evaluating performance, communicating expectations, and addressing work-related concerns within established supervisory authority. It oversees public services, collection development, community-responsive programming, operational planning, reporting, and responsible use of branch resources. The role also supports system-wide operations by traveling to other branches or City departments as assigned. The required education is a master’s degree in library sciences or information science from an ALA-accredited college or university. Four years of professional library experience, including two years of supervisory experience, is preferred. A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver is required. The position has a medium overall strength demand and may require flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Graduation from an ALA-accredited college or university with a master’s degree in library sciences or information science.
A valid Texas driver’s license, the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver.
Knowledge of public library operations, including reference, readers’ advisory, circulation, and public service.
Knowledge of reference sources, current literature, and trends relevant to collection development, library programming, and community services.
Knowledge of library collection classification, selection tools, and collection-development practices.
Knowledge of office management, work organization, staff supervision, scheduling, and performance management.
Knowledge of online databases, automated library catalog and circulation systems, and technologies used for services, statistics, and promotion.
Knowledge of recordkeeping, reporting, customer service, and applicable City and departmental policies and procedures.
Skill in using automated library catalog and circulation systems and related library technologies.
Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate reports, records, schedules, and statistical information.
Skill in organizing staff schedules, coordinating workflows, and managing competing operational priorities.
Skill in applying library collection-development tools and techniques and communicating library services, programs, and resources to the public.
Skill in using common office software and electronic databases to organize information and support branch operations.
Ability to supervise, train, evaluate, and develop employees and communicate clear work expectations.
Ability to analyze operational problems, recommend practical solutions, and exercise sound judgment in branch management and public-service situations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with staff, patrons, Library administration, and other City departments.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, patrons, vendors, and other internal and external contacts.
Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by branch operations and programming.
Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values and contribute as a team member with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Essential duties involve a medium overall strength demand: lifting no more than 50 pounds and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience in professional library work, including two years of supervisory experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, evaluate, schedule, and develop assigned branch staff; communicate expectations and address performance or customer-service concerns within the position’s authority.
Manage daily branch operations in accordance with City and departmental policies, procedures, service standards, and applicable library practices.
Oversee and provide reference, readers’ advisory, circulation, and other public library services; respond to patron questions and resolve or escalate service concerns.
Maintain a relevant, accessible, high-quality materials collection in coordination with Technical Services; recommend acquisitions and the removal of outdated, damaged, or worn materials.
Assess community and branch service-area needs and recommend materials, programs, services, and service improvements.
Establish and monitor branch work methods, operational priorities, and short- and long-term goals; identify challenges and recommend solutions.
Prepare, review, and maintain accurate reports, records, and statistics, including monthly branch activity reports and information requested by Library administration.
Contribute to departmental budget planning by identifying and recommending staffing, equipment, materials, technology, and supply needs; monitor resource needs and use resources responsibly.
Monitor the branch facility and work environment to support a safe, accessible, orderly, and welcoming environment; promptly report maintenance, security, or safety concerns.
Communicate and collaborate with Library administration, Technical Services, the City Parks and Recreation Department, and other City staff to support branch operations.
Travel to other branches or City departments for programming, meetings, service coverage, or other operational needs as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.