Branch Manager(Librarian II) Job at City of Norfolk, VA in Norfolk
City of Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States, 23500
The City of Norfolk's Department of Libraries is currently seeking a Branch Manager for its Barron F. Black branch. The manager will oversee library functions for the branch, a division within the central library, or serve as an assistant manager of a large agency of the library. Responsibilities include providing customer service to patrons, promoting general usage of facilities, and operating all library equipment. The Branch Manager will also plan and coordinate special projects, manage the federal depository collection, coordinate system-wide public initiatives, interlibrary loan activities, distribute promotional materials, and focus on collection and personnel development.
The Norfolk Public Library provides equal opportunity access to information, high-quality book and multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, and online resources to meet the needs of our diverse community for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and intellectual stimulation.
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Supervises employee recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance reviews.
- Directs the operations of the library including customer service, reference and readers’ advisory services, circulation, public computing, use of databases and online digital materials for streaming and downloading, and collection development.
- Reports directly to the Operations Manager.
- Monitors the branch library budget and oversees acquisitions of equipment and the collection.
- Establishes and maintains policies and procedures and implements quality control standards.
- Provides leadership and mentoring with regard to staff development.
- Oversees facility maintenance, custodial services, and security services.
- Promotes partnerships and collaboration between the library and the community through outreach and community engagement.
- Coordinates programming efforts by working with other branches, volunteers, the Youth Services Department, Programming and Outreach Department, and the Multicultural Programming Committee.
- Responsible for preparing various updates and reports as required by Library Administration.
Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field, specifically a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university. A minimum of two years of experience as a professional Librarian or equivalent professional experience including management experience is required. Proficiency in Microsoft applications is also required.
The preferred candidate will possess 3-5 years of prior library experience, including reference work, customer service, management, program planning, and/or collection development.
- State of Virginia Professional Librarian Certification within six months of employment.
(occasional evening and weekend hours required).
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5000 sign-on bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr