Library Branch Manager
Library Branch Manager
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21-04-2025
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Job Description
Introduction
The New Haven Free Public Library is seeking an innovative communityfocused and dynamic professional to serve as Library Branch Manager for our Wilson Branch. This leadership position plays a vital role in shaping library services at one of our major branch locations ensuring that the branch reflects and responds to the diverse needs of the surrounding community. As the Branch Manager you will oversee daily operations mentor and supervise staff develop and implement communitycentered programs and services and cultivate partnerships with local organizations schools and stakeholders. If you are passionate about public service thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to providing equitable access to information and resources we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is professional library work in the supervision of a major branch library of the New Haven Free Public Library system as a librarian. The Branch Manager is responsible for identifying and responding to the needs of the community. This involves interaction with community representatives neighborhood associations professional and business organizations schools and social agencies serving the community. As the site manager the Branch Manager directs the daytoday library operations of the Branch and serves as coach mentor and mediator with staff. Work is performed with latitude for professional judgement and is reviewed through meetings and evaluation of results reporting to a higherlevel Library Administrator (IV or above).
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages supervises and participates in all daily service and support operations of the Library Branch.
- Develops goals plans programs and services for a Branch Library.
- Prepares monitors and maintains programming budget for the Branch.
- Oversees management and selection of print and nonprint materials for a Branch.
- Must collaborate and engage with citizens and community agencies to maintain awareness of demographic trends and social economic and political issues of the community.
- Develops marketing plans on a regular basis for the branch to create outreach opportunities and partnerships with local organizations and businesses.
- Develops and delivers programs that promote use of the Library such as: book discussion clubs author talks writing groups computer classes tours and community outreach like a read aloud class visit attending a community management team meeting or other event created by or for the community.
- Coaches mentors manages performance and addresses branch staff concerns in a timely manner; guides and directs department staff on Library services.
- Represents the Library in community organizations in the service area.
- Works closely with other Branch Managers and Library management to assure services are responsive to patron and community needs. Ability to problemsolve issues related to patron concerns and Library services.
- Facilitates ongoing professional development for staff through workshops training sessions and mentoring.
- Ensures and enforces Library and City policies procedures and guidelines for staff and the public while ensuring compliance with all local state and federal laws and regulations.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- A Masters degree in Library Science and at least three to five years experience in professional library work including at least one year of supervisory experience in a library setting.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of integrated Library Science.
- Considerable knowledge of the objectives of Library service to the community.
KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of the principles practices and procedures of library service Library resources and collections.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in Library and Information Science.
- Ability to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills in order to efficiently plan organize supervise and manage the staff of a major Branch Library.
- Ability to monitor progress and manage resources to accomplish objectives.
- Ability to demonstrate strong public relations and customer service skills and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to make sound independent judgments within established policies and procedures in carrying out assigned duties prioritizing responsibilities and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to use library related professional tools and software applications (MS Office library catalog and digital databases).
- Ability to understand and interpret Library policies and objectives to community groups public officials business and education leaders the staff and to the public.
- Ability to schedule and supervise the work of professional and support staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school.
SALARY BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a General Fund Non Tested position.
This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144 American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees.
Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.
General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 10 of pay. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: 1 a preemployment background check 2 a preemployment physical examination including preemployment drug screening accordance with the Citys Drug Free Workplace Policy* and 3 a 90day probationary period. Instructions and information on this preemployment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. Submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid working email address and you will need to monitor your email including spam/junk folders for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
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