A fulltime county branch manager position is available at the Strafford and Fair Grove Branch Libraries and will be posted until filled. The job is scheduled for approximately 40+ hours per week and pays $34,070.40 annually with benefits.

The vision for the Springfield-Greene County Library District is to be a thriving library that is an integral part of the lives of the community. Library employees shall exhibit the following values:

Empowerment -- To give someone the means or ability to do something.
Respect -- To treat all people with dignity.
Excellence -- To be the best in everything we do.
Innovation -- To start or provide something new.
Confidence -- To be certain of trustworthiness.
Synergy -- To produce a combined effect greater than what we can do individually.

Primary Function

Manages the operations of two county branch libraries, and is responsible for the collection, patron service, staff, and facility by performing the following duties:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordinates branch library services and programming in compliance with system policies and procedures.
  
• Coordinates material selection and collection development.
  
• Prepares and monitors materials, equipment, and staffing budgets.
  
• Interviews, hires, trains and evaluates staff.
  
• Ensures cleanliness and good physical condition of facility and the safety and comfort of patrons and staff.
  
• Arranges staff work schedules to accommodate public service needs.
  
• Supervises daily operations of the branch.
  
• Operates technologically advanced computer equipment, databases, fax machines and PCs.
  
• Does public speaking, conducts library tours, and library promotions.
  
• Prepares written branch reports and correspondence as required.
  
• Serves as a liaison between the library and various community and business organizations.
  
• Actively participates in community organizations and events, and networks with community leaders.
  
• Informs branch personnel of changes in library policies and procedures, serves as liaison to library administration.
  
• Serves on and chairs library committees as appropriate.
  
• Assists with all branch duties as needed.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• MLS/MLIS degree.
  
• Two years library experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
  
• Proficient with current computer systems technology.
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to interact pleasantly, and constructively with library patrons and staff.
  
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
  
• Knowledge of culture and interests of the community and its residents.
  
• Extensive knowledge in all aspects of public library services.
  
• Ability to perform essential job functions during times of high public usage.
  
• Extensive knowledge of ready reference tools.
  
• Effective public speaking skills.
  
• Ability to effectively respond to problems and complaints of patrons and/or staff.
  
• Computer and keyboard skills.
  

Contact

• Regular, daily, public service contact.
  
• Works closely with other branch personnel.
  
• Works with other branch managers and library director.
  
• Regular contact with all system departments.
  
• Frequent contact with community groups.
  

Physical Demands

• Performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to a height of 6 feet.
  
• Displays good coordination and mobility.
  
• Routine lifting and handling of library materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
  
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.
• May require performing work at a computer terminal for extended periods.

Supervision

• Reports to the Associate Director.
  
• Supervises branch staff.
  

Working Environment

• Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general library/office environment.

Miscellaneous Requirements

• Must pass a security background check.