Class Code: P4039
LIBRARY BRANCH
MANAGER II
NATURE OF WORK
This is professional work at the administrative level
of the library system.
Work involves responsibility for administration of a
branch library between 15,000 and 30,000 square feet of the library system.
Duties are carried out independently within the framework of established
policies and procedures. Supervision is exercised over professional and other
library personnel. Work is subject to
review and evaluation through periodic conferences, attainment of desired
management objectives, and conformity with established policies and procedures.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
This class is distinguished from Library Branch
Manager I by the additional administrative responsibilities of a larger
building with more staff, services, materials, and customers.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Manages and operates branch between
15,000 and 30,000 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
community 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; three(3)years of professional
library experience, including two(2) years experience of a supervisory nature
in the operation of a library system.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Status: GSA-P
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec. Estab./Revised E05/07 R09/07