Branch Manager
Prince George's County Memorial Library System
St. Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Finance
Posted on January 18, 2023
Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) is looking for outstanding Branch Managers at multiple locations to oversee daily operations of a library branch and manage staff in supervisory line.
Essential Duties:
- Oversee daily operations of the library branch (projects and initiatives, branch procedures, administrative tasks, Sunday Service, computer lab, special collections, etc.); Supervise library branch staff; monitor and evaluate job performance; oversee staff training and development, as needed; Collaborate with Talent and Culture on the issues of hiring, discharge, suspension, disciplinary action, performance evaluations, and the grievance process; Provide reference, reader's advisory, and computer assistance to library customers and provide instruction on the use of library catalog and databases; Oversee library information/circulation services desk; Initiate and maintain community contacts and represent the Library in the community; Promote library services and collections to library customers; Oversee programming for library customers, as needed; Establish customer service priorities and coordinate services and activities in response to these priorities; Oversee security guard procedures and practices; Report and follow up on building maintenance issues; Substitute in other branches; Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program; Three to five years of professional library experience including three years of supervisory experience; Maryland Professional Public Librarian certificate within six-months of hire.
- Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and methods; Knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of public library services, customer service, technology, information services, adult services, youth services, as assigned; Considerable knowledge of literature, reference and information materials, publishers, and periodicals required. Knowledge of public library reference tools, including web and database searching; Strong written and verbal communication as well as customer service skills; Excellent organization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; Flexible and adaptable to change; Planning and goal setting skills; Experience working in a labor/management environment highly preferred; Bilingual skills are a plus;