Branch Manager – South Branch Library Job at Library Journal in Denton

Branch Manager – South Branch Library

City: Denton, Texas, United States (on-site)

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Job Duration: Indefinite
• Salary: $81,515.00 – $105,976.00 per year
• Minimum Education: Master’s Degree
• Job Function: Other/Not Listed

Description

Responsible for the efficient operation of a branch library within a multiple library system and for meeting the information needs of the community within that branch’s service area through educational, cultural and recreational materials and services.

Essential Functions

• Supervises branch staff
• Interprets library and city policies and procedures to the staff and public
• Resolves patron, circulation and human resource problems
• Evaluates and maintains the branch’s collection based on knowledge of community interests
• Assists customers in the use of library collections and provides reference and reader’s advisory services
• Submits budget request on an annual basis and monitors all branch expenditures
• Assures that the library facility and equipment are in good working order
• Maintains adequate supplies for facility
• Conducts performance evaluations of library staff, writing formal evaluations, reviewing with staff, clarifying performance expectations and initiating appropriate corrective action as required
• Performs administrative record keeping and reporting, including financial and activity reports and timesheets
• Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance

Additional Duties

• Establishes ongoing contacts with local civic groups, community organizations and other community groups
• Promotes library services through planned programs
• Leads system committees

Requirements – Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science or Information Studies from an ALA accredited college or university
• Five years increasingly responsible experience in a public library, including three years of supervisory and administrative experience

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Job ID: 80698927