[Michlib-l] Job Post: Brandon Library Public Services (Youth) Manager

[Rebecca Higgerson]

Please send a cover letter, resume, and completed application to
rhiggerson at brandonlibrary.org by *5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2018*.
Applications after the deadline will not be accepted.  Thank you.



Brandon Township Public Library

Job Description/Position Standards with Qualification and Requirements

Position:              Public Services Manager (Professional)

                                Full-time, full benefits

Salary Range:    $23.99-$28.67

Grade:                  8

Effective Date:  2/22/2016



Job Summary



Under the supervision of the Director, plan, organize, direct and manage
library activities in the Public Services Department. Participates as part
of the Brandon Township Public Library Management Team and serves as a
liaison with other library agencies, the public, and other outside entities.



General Nature of Responsibilities



   - Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff in the youth, teen, or
   adult departments
   - Vocalize common goals and their impact
   - Directly responsible for department schedules and assignments
   - Provide clear instructions and directions when assigning tasks
   - Develop priorities and demonstrate progress
   - Listen to new ideas; visionary, yet practical thinker; ideas are
   explored and set out clearly
   - Keep employees informed of library news/issues and how they will
   affect staff
   - Develop team player skills among youth, teen, or adult employees
   - Provide and oversee reader’s advisory and reference activities at the
   public services desk
   - Provide resources necessary for the team’s success
   - Assist the director in developing and implementing the library
   strategic plan
   - Assist the director in developing department budgets
   - Oversee planning and implementation of public service programs for
   youth, teens, or adults
   - Provide training opportunities for professional development of staff
   - Oversee or select and maintain physical and e-collections
   - Initiate, administer, and evaluate grant-funded programs
   - Participate as an effective member of the management team and assist
   in the implementation of Board policies.
   - Assist the director in developing and revising library policies and
   procedures
   - Take responsibility for library operations in the absence of the
   director
   - Maintain current awareness of library issues through appropriate
   reading of professional journals, attendance at
   seminars/workshops/conferences, and serve on committees and task forces of
   TLN, MLC, MLA, ALA and the library
   - Hold department staff meetings
   - Other duties as assigned



Qualifications



·         MLS from a graduate library school accredited by ALA

   - Progressively more responsible library experience involving public
   services and staff supervision



Requirements



   - Knowledge of public library services and issues
   - Excellent communication skills, written and oral
   - Ability to train, plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates
   - Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationship
   with other community officials and the public
   - Patience, tact
   - Strong organizational talents
   - Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and a positive attitude
   - Poise in a busy setting serving patrons and staff with high
   expectations
   - Sound knowledge of reference and reader’s advisory services
   - Ability to handle personnel conflicts with diplomacy and skill
   - Wide knowledge and experience with library technology
   - Ability to project a professional demeanor with behavior and attire

·         Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends



Department Affiliation/Supervisor



Reports to the Library Director







*Rebecca Higgerson*

Director

Brandon Twp Public Library

304 South Street

Ortonville MI 48462

248-627-1474



*ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER*
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