Branch Manager - Lebanon, United States - Wilson County Government

Description

BRANCH MANAGER POSITION DESCRIPTION
Watertown Library- Full Time- 35 hours per week

Pay:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications


SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION

The Branch Manager will receive supervision and direction from the Library Administrator and shall comply with all established policies and operational procedures associated with proper conduct of a public library.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A high school education, an Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred. Must be willing to obtain a CPLM when offered by the State Library and Archives. Must have working knowledge of computers and software. The ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public consisting of all ages and personalities is required.

Experience: Previous public library experience is required. Appropriate dress is required at all times while working in or representing the library.


POSITION SUMMARY

The Branch Manager is responsible for the operation and administration of the assigned facility including supervising staff and volunteers; selecting, acquiring, cataloging, circulating, and weeding library materials; assisting patrons with locating materials and using various library equipment; promoting the library within the community including programs and newspaper articles; maintaining and organizing an appropriate stock inventory of reading and viewing materials; and maintaining an adequate stock inventory of supply items necessary for operating a public library.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Carries out the policies of the library as adopted by the Board.
• Attends all Board meetings.
• Selects and orders all books, and materials according to the Board's Collection Development Policy.
• Maintains accurate patron and statistical records and submits a variety of monthly and annual reports for the Board, Library Administrator and the Stones River Regional Library.
• Acts as public relations representative for the library, attending meetings, posting notices in newspapers, arranging programs as necessary.
• Makes full use of regional and state library services to provide an appropriate stock of library materials to serve the needs of all library patrons.
• Assists patrons in the use of the full range of library services, materials and information resources.
• Accepts and acknowledges memorials, gifts and donations to the library through personal contact or mail.
• Assists patrons and the public with reference services as needed.
• Maintains the facility in a neat and attractive appearance; decorates the library for special occasions and informational items.
• Follows legal, professional, and ethical practices when making decisions and carrying out responsibilities.
• Has knowledge of all circulation desk functions.
• Assists with shelving and re-shelving books and other circulating materials.
• Answers phone routinely.
• Informs customers of status of overdue materials and availability of requested books.
• Accepts and processes interlibrary loans for customers.
• Accepts payments for overdue materials, memorial gifts, lost books, use of library equipment, and sale books; maintains fine logs and prepares overdue notices.
• Assists in training and monitoring staff.
• Performs data entry and processing of new materials.
• Responsible for all Children's Programs including Summer Reading Program.
• Performs other related duties as required by circumstances or the Library Administrator.

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

The Library Board reserves the right to revise or change position duties as the need arises and reserves the right to change position descriptions, position duties, or working schedules where appropriate and reasonable to accommodate individuals with disabilities.