Regional Assistant Branch Manager (Librarian III)

Fairfax County•Alexandria (Kl16), VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position manages and supervises the information department of a regional library. Also manages and supervises the branch in the absence of the branch manager. Serves on branch management team. Responds to the needs of library customers and resolves more complex customer issues. Performs all essential information and support duties. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library. This job announcement may be used to fill future full-time Regional Assistant Branch Manager (Librarian III) vacancies.

Requirements

Master's degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school
Two years of professional library experience
One year in a supervisory capacity
Ability to analyze the needs of the community and to plan, develop, and conduct appropriate services
Ability to set goals and objectives
Ability to analyze information and prepare a variety of reports
General knowledge of statistics and budget preparation
Ability to prioritize and schedule workload of the department
Ability to effectively select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinates
Knowledge of the principles, standards, and practices of library science
Knowledge of library reference sources and methods
Ability to create or curate professional resources
Ability to use professional knowledge to manage the library's collection
Ability to prioritize and manage a self-directed workload
Ability to provide information service to customers of all ages
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others
Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative
Knowledge of word processing and computer applications
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to answer reference questions and provide reading guidance
Knowledge of the Library's operating procedures
Ability to interpret Library policy for staff and the general public
Ability to promote interest in library services
Ability to plan and provide community-oriented library programs and outreach
Ability to adapt to workplace change
Ability to classify and catalog material
Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians within three (3) months of date of appointment to the position
Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs
Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist and shoulder movements
Ability to shelve materials at all height levels
Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, squat, and kneel
Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings
Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book bins filled at 90% capacity, requiring 20 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 10 lbs. after initial acceleration
Ability to push and pull 4-wheeled book carts filled at 70% capacity, requiring 14 lbs. of initial (starting) force, and a sustained force of 7 lbs. after initial acceleration

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of library experience, to include two or more years in a supervisory capacity
Demonstrated experience working at a public service desk and providing exemplary front-line customer service (i.e., assisting customers with informational, instructional and/or readers' advisory services)
Experience and ability to lead a meeting or make a presentation about the library in front of a group
Bilingual in English and another language

Responsibilities

Identifies staff development needs and directs in-branch training programs
Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates subordinate personnel
Schedules staff and plans workflow to ensure adequate coverage
Oversees the management of the branch collection
Serves on Branch Management Team
Serves as person-in-charge
Resolves non-routine patron interactions by communicating and interpreting library policy for staff and the general public
Addresses the more difficult and complex reference and reader advisory services
Promotes and represents Library System before outside groups
May develop informational finding tools
May facilitate staff meetings
Answers informational and reference questions from customers using print and electronic resources
Assists and instructs customers in the use of print and online materials and technology
Advises and assists customers in the selection of books, periodicals, media, and other materials
Plans and provides programs and outreach to customers of all ages
Troubleshoots library computers and reports unresolved problems through proper channels
Performs copy cataloging of library materials
Identifies materials to be considered for addition to the library collection
Remains current in resources, services and technologies in the information field
May supervise volunteers
Assists regional branch manager in planning and directing activities of a regional library
Serves as acting branch manager in the absence of the branch manager
Coordinates information services and training for regional staff