Class Code: P4038
LIBRARY BRANCH MANAGER I
NATURE
OF WORK
This is professional
administrative work in a library system.
Work involves responsibility for
the administration of a branch library up to 14,999 square feet of the library
system. Duties are carried out independently within the framework of
established policies and program plans. Supervision is exercised over
professional and other library personnel. Work is subject to review and
evaluation through periodic conferences and the review of departmental and
program activities reports.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
This class is distinguished from
the Librarian series by the additional responsibility required for managing a
library and related decision making.
ILLUSTRATIVE
TASKS
Manages and operates branch up to
14,999 square feet. Plans, supervises, and coordinates the activities of the
reference, youth services, circulation sections, learning services and computer
instruction within the branch.
Represents the library to the
public and resolves customer issues and concerns.
Develops the reference collection
of books and other materials to meet the needs of the public; aids the staff
with special or difficult reference problems and questions.
Supervises the branch ordering,
and eventual discarding of materials; maintains related financial and other
records.
Develops, provides and initiates
branch contacts in the interest of the library.
Selects, trains and supervises staff.
Develops Plan
of Service for the branch library.
Coordinates
Friends of the Library, branch volunteer programs and other special programs.
Compiles and analyzes library
statistical reports.
Trains and directs professional
and other branch personnel;
Cooperates with
other governmental and private agencies in special surveys, studies and
programs.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of
professional library principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of
the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of library
science and administration appropriate to the areas of specialization.
Knowledge of general community
needs and interests in relation to library services in the areas of
specialization.
Knowledge of
the principles of supervision, organization and administration.
Ability to
plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates.
Ability to
express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to
serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord
with the letter and spirit of
Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected
and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic
backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political
affiliation or sexual orientation.
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Master's Degree in library science
or Master’s in Information Management or Science from a college or university
accredited by the American Library Association; two(2)years of professional
library experience, including one(1) year experience of a supervisory nature in
the operation of a library system.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: GSA - P
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec. Estab./Revised E05/07
R09/07