Librarian II â Branch Manager
Librarian II â Branch Manager
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$ 54338 - 59000
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Job Description
Job Purpose
Alamance County Public Libraries seeks to provide learning opportunities for all members of our community to be successful in living a larger life by nurturing the heart and the mind.
We are currently seeking an outgoing friendly individual with the ability to build a positive rapport with a diverse community and staff and the ability to foster an overall positive library environment.
The Librarian II: Branch Manager will provide strategic and functional oversight for the May Memorial Library in Burlington NC foster collaborative relationships with employees peers and community create an environment that supports change encourages progress and promotes empowerment.
The May Memorial Branch Manager must possess strong leadership qualities excellent computer and communication skills a strong work ethic knowledge of professional library principles methods materials and practices. The position is a member of the library leadership team and works closely with other system Branch Managers to support library services staff and the Alamance County community.
Alamance County Public Libraries functions as a department of Alamance County (N.C.) Government.
Responsibilities
- Opening and closing the library under established procedures;
- Directly and indirectly supervising branch staff including monthly preparation of timesheets evaluate staff performance takes and implements disciplinary actions counsels staff regarding performance and employee personnel policies plans of work and continuing education;
- Participating in hiring for all branch positions;
- Plan and facilitate branch meetings i.e. bi-annual all staff meetings quarterly department meetings and monthly department heads and lead staff meetings;
- Creating fair and balanced six to twelve-week staff schedules weekly desk schedules and annual weekend rotation;
- Involvement with the City of Burlington as pertains to any issues concerning the library building maintenance and other issues that may impact the library staff or patrons;
- Handling special requests and patron complaints; enforcing ACPLs established policies and procedures as needed;
- Overseeing the planning coordination and execution of programming at the branch;
- Planning publicity and public relations for the branch;
- Collection formatting and posting monthly statistics online;
- Working at the branchs public service desk as scheduled and following established ACPL circulation policies and procedures;
- Providing bibliographic instruction and readers advisory services for library patrons;
- Promotes good customer service including public speaking events tours and teaching library skills to small groups;
- Responding to in-house and telephone requests for information from library patrons including complex reference questions;
- Researches potential new items for the collection and makes recommendations to the Collection Development Librarian for purchase;
- Participating in the selection and de-selection of materials for the branch collection;
- Coordinates prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects to direct staff and volunteers tracks and reviews work progress and activities;
- Participating on ACPLs Library Management Team attending ACPLs monthly Branch Manager meetings and other committees as needed;
Qualifications
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Analytical Ability to analyze statistical data keep accurate records and complete reports.
Autonomy Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Communication Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers needs while following company procedures.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Judgment Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
Multitasker Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Person of Influence Ability to gain acceptance of others even in sensitive situations.
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
Safety-Minded Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.Skills & Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of the current principles and practices of public librarianship;
- Ability to administer the activities of a public library and to supervise the work of others;
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse social economic and ethnic backgrounds;
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and coworkers to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors subordinates officials of other agencies and the general public;
- Represent the County with dignity integrity and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the general public;
- Ability to lead motivate and train staff;
- Self-motivated detail-oriented and organized;
- Ability to usecurrent general workplace technology and have a solid working knowledge of a variety of library specific systems and technologies;
- Ability to handle emergencies and appropriately resolve complaints and conflicts;
- Ability to problem solve and make sound decisions;
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting;
- Excellent time management and organizational skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Successful grant writing skills;
- Great people skills initiative enthusiasm and sense of humor are a must!
Qualifications Education and Experience Required:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters Degree with 2 to 3 years of professional library experience in a public library with the ability to obtain NC Public Library Certification within six months.
- OR Some college with 5 or more years full-time experience working in a public library with supervisory responsibilities.
- Experience with computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets word processing calendar e-mail and database.
An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):
- Masters Degree in Library Science;
- Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems Software;
- Bilingual (Both written and oral fluency in more than one language);
This is full-time 40 hours per week benefited position including evenings and weekends as scheduled. Travel to multiple library locations within the county is frequent and required.
Applicants must be able to stand for extended periods of time reach the top and bottom shelves and lift 40 lbs. as well as push and pull loaded book carts. For additional information contact Kathy Garrison Assistant Director for the Alamance County Public Libraries at or.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
N (Not Applicable)Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./day)
F (Frequently)Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day)
C (Constantly)Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./day)Physical Demands
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Talk/Hear C
See C
Taste/Smell N
Lift/Carry
10lbs. orless O
11-20 lbs. O
21-50 lbs. O
51-100 lbs. O
Over 100 lbs. O12 lbs. orless O
Push/Pull
13-25 lbs. O
26-40 lbs. O
41-100 lbs. OOther Physical Requirements
Vision (Near Distance Peripheral)WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office Environment
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
