Librarian III-Branch Manager-Mamie George Library

Fort Bend County•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

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 Performs collection development; recommends materials for selection, prepares orders, weeds damaged and outdated materials.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.

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.
Minimum of 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

Manage the day-to-day operations of the unit.
Report building and grounds problems.
Perform inventory.
Recommend equipment for purchase.
Interview, train, schedule, supervise, and review performance of assigned staff.
Recommend selection of new employees, employee transfers or promotions, and handle disciplining and discharging of employees.
Keep statistical records of unit activities and prepare appropriate reports.
Prepare preliminary unit budget and monitor budget expenditures.
Perform collection development, recommend materials for selection, prepare orders, and weed damaged and outdated materials.
Attend monthly meetings (Branch Managers, Youth Services, Department Head, collection development, database).
Attend conferences, training, and workshops.
Provide guidance and support to staff in the use of bibliographic and computer-assisted services.
Assist library patrons in selecting materials and meeting informational needs.
Search on-line catalog, databases, and print sources to answer complex patron inquiries.
Represent the library system at schools, community groups, or professional associations.
Plan and conduct tours and programs for adults or children.
Recommend changes in policies and procedures.
In the Youth Services Department, plan, conduct, and oversee story time, Summer Reading Club programs, and other youth-related activities.
Participate in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster as directed.