Branch Librarian I
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Job Location:
Charlestown, RI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Neighborhood Services Manager assume responsibility for the administration and programs of a branch library.
Reports To:
Neighborhood Services Manager.
Supervises:
The staff of a branch library.
Responsibilities:
- Executes the policies and practices of the Library as they pertain to the Branch Library.
- Assumes primary responsibility in one service area or more depending on current staffing and community needs when necessary.
- Provides reference and readers advisory services and programs which may involve all age groups.
- Stimulates library use for all age groups within a defined neighborhood through the development of programs collections and community outreach.
- Supervises the development and maintenance of the branch librarys collections within the framework of Library policies.
- Supervises trains and develops each staff member to realize his/her full potential and use that developed potential to provide the best library service.
- Works collegially with other Branch Librarians department heads and staff throughout the Library.
- Demonstrates familiarity with and ability to apply collective bargaining agreements as needed to carry out the responsibilities as supervisor of branch staff.
- Maintains the appropriate liaisons with regard to the Branch building.
- Maintains working relationships with Friends of the Library educational institutions churches social and community groups and businesses in the community served.
- Assumes responsibility for administering funds within the Branch.
- Makes oral presentations and written reports on activities within the Branch.
- Actively participates in system-wide committees training and other professional activities.
- Represents the Library on citywide and statewide committees if called upon to do so.
- Performs other related and/or comparable duties as required.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
- A bachelors degree from a recognized college or university and a masters degree in library science from an accredited library exceptional instances specialized education training and/or experience may be substituted for part or all of the educational requirements.
- Four (4) years of pertinent professional library experience and/or any equivalent combination of education training and/or experience sufficient to indicate the ability to do the work.
- Administrative insight and broad professional outlook.
- Demonstrated progressive professional development.
- Broad knowledge of library policies practices and procedures and willingness and ability to execute them effectively.
- Extensive knowledge of book and non-book materials.
- Comprehensive knowledge of bibliographical tools and sources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate technology.
- Broad knowledge of library collections.
- Proven skills in oral and written communications.
- Superior ability and willingness to assume responsibility; initiative in generating new ideas.
- Proven ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
- Continuing interest in and ability to improve existing work techniques and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with staff and the public alike.
- Commitment to library leadership within the neighborhood served.
- Willingness and proven ability to work with patrons of all age groups.
- Professional demeanor; tact dependability and courtesy.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
- CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: PSA/P-3
Hours per week: 35
Key Skills
- Organisational skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Research skills
- Teamwork
- Computer and Internet Literacy
- Leadership Experience
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable
