Highlands Library System Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is a professional position responsible for this administrative work maintaining and supervising the daily operations of a branch public library.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The following statements describe the principal functions of the job and its scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Manages the day to day operations of the Highlands Library System.
Responsible for the overall materials collection development for the Highlands Library System.
Provides guidance to the Avon Park Library and Lake Placid Memorial Library Librarians as needed.
Oversees staff hiring and professional development.
Curates staff training plans on items such as cataloging and technical services.
Maintains branch librarys inventory of books serial publications documents audiovisual equipment and other materials.
Assists groups and individuals in locating and obtaining materials.
Provides general public with information pertaining to library activities facilities rules and services.
Assists clientele in the use of reference sources such as card or book catalogs or book and periodical indexes.
Describes or demonstrates procedures for searching catalog files.
Assists with shelf location of materials selected.
Completes check-out/check-in procedures and other service related duties.
Assists in the planning and direction of special projects and library promotions.
Selects and recommends materials for purchase.
Catalogs and classifies new library materials.
Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as required and as directed.
Maintains a professional and safe unit and work area adhering to established safety policies and the image desired for the organization.
Follows consistently the Boards policies and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library procedures.
Knowledge of work methods and techniques related to public service work.
Knowledge of methods required to locate research materials.
Ability to work in harmony with the general public.
Ability to catalog classify and file library materials.
Ability to communicate accurately and clearly both orally and in writing.
Ability to enforce library rules and regulations protecting public safety.
Ability to function independently of a direct supervisor.
Skill in the use of computers and ability to learn new programs as needed.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers managers supervisors directors elected officials vendors and the general public.

PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Disaster Essential.

THE HIGHLANDS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Does not Discriminate on the basis of age race sex religious belief color national origin disability/handicap gender gender identity sexual orientation genetics or any other legally protected group/class. We are proud to be a drug free workplace. Screening tests for illegal drug use may be required as a condition of employment