Branch Librarian - Mountain Branches

Performs professional, supervisory and administrative work directing the day-to-day operation of a branch library.  Duties include maintaining the facility, providing direct customer service, and selecting, training, scheduling, and evaluating branch staff. Work includes developing and implementing programs, services, and special events to promote use of the branch. Works under general supervision of the Assistant Director of Library Services. Branch location assigned subject to change. Performs other duties as assigned.

~ Develops goals, plans, programs, services, and procedures for a branch library.
~ Manages, supervises, and participates in all daily service and support operations within a branch.
~ Participates in the hiring, training and development of staff, evaluates staff performance, sets schedules and work flow priorities, applies appropriate procedures and policies, and ensures the accomplishment of work.
~ Manages branch budget for part-time staff and programs.
~ Assists in the overall marketing of library collections, services, and programs, promotes interest in the library as a community resource, and participates in community activities as appropriate.
~ Works collaboratively with the other administrators and managers to ensure services are responsive to patron needs.~ Ensures that building and grounds of the branch are properly maintained.
~ Oversees the inventorying and weeding of the materials collection, and may make recommendations for acquisition of materials.
~ Prepares reports and statistics for branch.
~ Responds to patron complaints and/or concerns, attempts to resolve problems, refers intractable issues to Library Administration.
~ Attends professional meetings and serves on system-wide committees.
~ Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with County employees, vendors, customers, and the public.
~ Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required:  Master’s degree in Library Science or Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university or a combination of experience and ability to complete MLS and acquire Library of Virginia Certification within one (1) year from date of hire.

Experience:

Required: Considerable experience in professional library work or comparable public, retail, or technical service experience. Recent substantive training or accredited coursework in relevant areas may be an acceptable substitute for professional library experience, particularly when combined with other responsible retail, public or technical service experience. Preferred: Experience managing and supervising library services.

Certifications/Licenses:

Eligibility within one (1) year from date of hire for professional certification from the Library of Virginia. Valid Virginia driver's license with a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of professional library science and library management. Knowledge of practices and techniques used to ascertain and meet community needs for library services. Ability to plan, organize, and implement branch activities to promote the goals and mission of County libraries. Knowledge of databases, electronic resources, ILS, and office software and other computer applications. Ability to interact effectively with the public and staff. Ability to speak in front of groups. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of library staff, patrons, County staff, and members of community organizations and area businesses. Ability to provide leadership, supervise, and evaluate the work of others. Ability to conduct work with attention to detail. Ability to remain composed when dealing with multiple priorities or with difficult situations or individuals, and adapt quickly to changing situations and varied work schedule. Ability to effectively search online or traditional resources and evaluate retrieved content. Ability to make independent decisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises full and part time staff assigned to a branch library, and supervises volunteers.

Additional Requirements: