Mahon Branch Manager

Summary

Supervises and administers library programs at the Mahon branch library or the inter-library loan program.

Essential Functions

• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise employees providing library services; establish performance standards, work priorities, goals, objectives, and schedules:
• Organize and implement library programs to meet community needs; may plan and implement workshops for library staff; evaluate the effectiveness of programs;
• Evaluate, select, and purchase materials for library collections;
  Monitor budget expenditures for the branch;
• Answer questions from library patrons; assist in locating materials; and instruct patrons in the effective use of library equipment and resources;
• Use computer systems and microfilm to find lending locations;
• Assist paraprofessional and clerical staff in circulation as needed;
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a master's degree in library science with an additional two years of professional library experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of library science;
• Computer applications related to library functions;
• Library organization, procedures, and policies.

Ability to:

• Effectively provide customer service to library patrons;
• Evaluate, acquire, and properly catalog library materials;
• Develop, coordinate, and implement library programs and procedures;
• Operate computer and software;
• Supervise the work of others.

• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently walk and stand during a shift;
• Occasionally kneel;
• Frequently push and pull objects;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Reach above, at or below shoulder height;
• Frequently handle objects;
• Frequently crouch or stoop.