Manager II - Branch - Jarrettsville

Company: Harford County Public Library
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Position Summary: Oversees and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, activities, and staff of an assigned branch designated as a level II due to variety of factors including by not limited to collection size and diversity; number of branch staff, and customer traffic; provides reference information, collection development and readers advisory services to the public; oversees, plans, and implements children, young adult and adult programs; acts as liaison between branch staff and Administration; works closely with the Friends of the Library group; performs other duties as assigned. Meets minimum public service hours as defined by Library Administration. Essential Functions: Position Functions: Oversees the day-to-day operation, activities, and staff of the assigned branch; Acts as liaison between the branch and administration and works with administration to establish and implement branch goals and objectives; Provides reference, collection and readers advisory services to the public; Ensures appropriate transfer of training and information sharing activities have been developed and implemented for staff having attended training or staff development activities; Manages the branch budgets and authorizes payment of expenses; Oversees the assessment and weeding of collections; Oversees all building and facilities maintenance issues; Resolves patron complaints; interprets policies and procedures; Oversees the ordering of branch supplies; Oversees the upkeep of branch machines and equipment; Assists in the development of branch staff schedules and ensures accurate reflection of assigned reference tasks; Oversees, plans and implements children, young adult and adult services; Prepares reports as directed; Works closely with the Friends of the Library group, and acts as liaison between the Friends and library administration; Provides assistance and training on electronic resources to staff and patrons; Takes a leadership role in implementing changes and in fulfilling the goals and objectives of the library; Supervision Functions: Hires and supervises assigned staff, including other supervisory staff, as well as assigned volunteers; Oversees the training of staff and volunteers, as assigned; Administers the Performance Recognition System (PRS), the librarys performance evaluation system, in accordance with published guidelines; Approves annual leave and checks and tabulates timesheets for assigned staff; Prepares monthly reports, meeting agendas, and monthly schedules; Interprets and implements system wide policies and procedures; Schedules and facilitates department/team meetings; Ensures staff receive and understand system and department communications via written or electronic format; May act as supervisor of team or work group and/or may supervise volunteers. Standard Functions: Serves on committees and participates in workshops, seminars, and training as requested; Represents Library at various outreach activities, as needed; Notifies Supervisor with suggested ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of personnel and procedures and system-wide goals and objectives; Maintains good public relations with the community through contacts with public officials, community leaders, volunteers, Friends of the Library, appropriate school personnel, and the general public; Learns new skills and technologies to retain proficiency in areas of expertise; Is dependable and punctual; Maintains a positive, friendly, and cooperative attitude and provides consistent customer service; Upholds all library policies and procedures as defined in Harford County Public Librarys Policies and Procedures Manual; Completes time sheet and other necessary forms and reports accurately and in a timely manner; Performs other duties as assigned.

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