Dayton Metro Library
Branch Library Manager Job at Dayton Metro Library in Dayton
Dayton Metro Library, Dayton, OH, United States, 45444
The Dayton Metro Library is recruiting for a full-time Branch Library Manager for our Brookville Branch Library. We are looking for an individual who will maintain the strong community ties that this branch has cultivated. This branch sits next to the local high school. As such, it experiences an influx of teenagers every day after school. The successful candidate will be skilled at leading customer service teams who excel at providing top-notch to service to our patrons. Join our team today!
The Dayton Metro Library (DML) is in Dayton, Ohio, which is the seat of Montgomery County. DML is committed to cultivating environments and a workforce that reflects our community. As such, we encourage everyone to apply. Further, we recognize the importance of language expertise on our team as Dayton was the first city in the United States to earn the status of "Certified Welcoming" city. We encourage applications from individuals that are fluent or proficient in any non-English languages commonly used in Montgomery County including Spanish, Mandarin, French, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Russian, Tagalog, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, Turkish, Swahili, and American Sign Language (ASL).
Why Dayton? From the community's vast outdoor recreation opportunities to its wide variety of housing choices, to abundant amenities usually found in much larger cities, no matter what your interests, you can build a life filled with purpose, opportunity and joy. Experience all four seasons at hundreds of parks spanning tens of thousands of acres. Dayton Dragon's (Cincinnati Reds Single A affiliate) and great collegiate sports keep sports fans busy. All this, plus a great location nestled just an hour from Cincinnati or Columbus, if you seek a change of scenery.
Watch this short video (https://youtu.be/cSfNIkDBelk) to hear some of our staff members describe why DML is a great place to work!
Essential Job Duties
Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary for this position is $74,853 annually. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance along with paid time off and OPERS retirement.
To apply, visit https://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/careers/ This position is open until filled.
The Dayton Metro Library is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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The Dayton Metro Library (DML) is in Dayton, Ohio, which is the seat of Montgomery County. DML is committed to cultivating environments and a workforce that reflects our community. As such, we encourage everyone to apply. Further, we recognize the importance of language expertise on our team as Dayton was the first city in the United States to earn the status of "Certified Welcoming" city. We encourage applications from individuals that are fluent or proficient in any non-English languages commonly used in Montgomery County including Spanish, Mandarin, French, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Urdu, Russian, Tagalog, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, Turkish, Swahili, and American Sign Language (ASL).
Why Dayton? From the community's vast outdoor recreation opportunities to its wide variety of housing choices, to abundant amenities usually found in much larger cities, no matter what your interests, you can build a life filled with purpose, opportunity and joy. Experience all four seasons at hundreds of parks spanning tens of thousands of acres. Dayton Dragon's (Cincinnati Reds Single A affiliate) and great collegiate sports keep sports fans busy. All this, plus a great location nestled just an hour from Cincinnati or Columbus, if you seek a change of scenery.
Watch this short video (https://youtu.be/cSfNIkDBelk) to hear some of our staff members describe why DML is a great place to work!
Essential Job Duties
- Establishes and implements goals and objectives for branch service that support the Library's Mission.
- Directs all branch services such as reference assistance, readers' advisory, outreach, circulation, and programming. Ensures that customer service is a top priority for all branch staff members.
- Directly hires, trains, supervises, schedules, coaches, and evaluates employees in assigned branch. Ensures proper staffing at assigned customer service points. Serves as liaison between Public Services Director and staff. Communicates with the administrative team on policy, patron, and staffing issues.
- Ensures the efficient, effective, customer service-oriented delivery of services to Library patrons. Maintains a current knowledge of Library operations, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates and models excellent internal and external customer service. A minimum of 10-20% of work time is spent at a public service point.
- Promotes community awareness of the Library and establishes effective communication and partnerships with community groups, organizations, and individuals.
- Prepares annual budget requests and submits quarterly, topical, and other reports as requested.
- Answers patrons' reference questions and assists patrons in selecting and locating materials. Assists patrons in the use of computers, personal electronic devices, and library virtual materials.
- Monitors facility needs, initiates maintenance and repair of branch building, equipment, and grounds in cooperation with the Facilities Director.
- Maintains a safe and secure facility for staff and patrons in conjunction with the Safety and Protective Services Director.
- Implements Library policies and procedures at the branch level. Participates in policy revision and in the formulation of policies and procedures. Interprets Library policies to staff and patrons with a patron-responsive management perspective.
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program preferred or a similar degree and/or experience in education, management, or social work is desired.
- Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Valid driver's license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and continuous insurability required.
- Ability to plan, schedule, and oversee branch operations and personnel.
- Ability to develop programs and services to meet community needs.
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with community officials, leaders, organizations, the public and the staff.
- Ability to present information and respond to questions from staff, patrons, and members of the community individually and in a group setting.
- Ability to deal effectively with confrontational individuals and/or challenging situations.
Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary for this position is $74,853 annually. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance along with paid time off and OPERS retirement.
To apply, visit https://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/careers/ This position is open until filled.
The Dayton Metro Library is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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