Librarian III-Branch Manager-Mamie George Library

Fort Bend County • Sugar Land, TX

1d • $32 - $40

About The Position

Fort Bend County is seeking a Librarian III-Branch Manager for the Mamie George Library. This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit, including reporting building and grounds issues, performing inventory, and recommending equipment purchases. The position involves interviewing, training, scheduling, supervising, and reviewing the performance of assigned staff, as well as recommending new hires, transfers, promotions, discipline, and discharges. The Librarian III-Branch Manager will maintain statistical records, prepare reports, develop and monitor the unit budget, and perform collection development tasks such as recommending materials, preparing orders, and weeding outdated items. This role requires attending various meetings, conferences, and workshops, providing guidance to staff on library technologies, and assisting patrons with material selection and information needs. The position also involves representing the library system in the community, planning and conducting programs for all ages, and recommending policy changes. For the Youth Services Department, specific duties include planning and overseeing story times, Summer Reading Club programs, and other youth activities. The role also includes participation in emergency management activities during local disasters.

Fort Bend County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, emphasizing a high quality of life for its residents. The county values diversity and inclusivity in its workplace.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school
• Knowledge of current library practices and technologies.
• 3 years job related experience post-MLS
• A minimum one year of management experience.
• Computer skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Supervisory and organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials
• Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the unit, reports problems with building and grounds, performs inventory, recommends equipment for purchase.
• Interviews, trains, schedules, supervise and reviews performance of assigned staff. Recommends selection of new employees, employee transfers or promotions, disciplining and discharging employees.
• Keeps statistical records of unit activities and prepares appropriate reports.
• Prepares preliminary unit budget; tracks or monitors budget expenditures.
• Performs collection development; recommends materials for selection, prepares orders, weeds damaged and outdated materials.
• Attends monthly Branch Managers or Youth Services, Department Head, collection development and database meetings. Attends conferences, training and workshops as appropriate.
• Provides guidance and support to staff in the use of bibliographic and computer-assisted services.
• Interacts with the library patrons to assist them in selecting materials and meeting informational needs. Searches on-line catalog, databases and print sources to answer complex patron inquiries.
• Represents the library system at schools, community groups or professional associations. Plans and conducts tours and programs for adults or children.
• Recommends changes in policies and procedures.
• In the Youth Services Department, plans, conducts and oversees story time, Summer Reading Club programs and other youth related activities.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Benefits

• All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
• Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager