Branch Manager /Central Square M404-707
Cambridge Public Library
37.5 hours per week, including some evening hours and Saturday rotation
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Master?s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program. Requires at least three years of professional library experience in a public library setting. Circulation and/or reference experience is preferred. Previous branch library supervisory experience is desirable. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training and/or experience may be substituted for part of the educational requirement. Ability to interpret community needs and interests, and to translate them into relevant library service. Ability to work effectively with a diverse population. Ability to lead and to direct staff. Ability to set goals with staff, to implement progressive disciplinary action when needed, to motivate staff, to maintain morale, to provide direction, and to support organizational goals. Broad background and knowledge of library techniques, bibliographic resources, and current popular materials. Ability to meet problems easily and to deal with them effectively. Ability to resolve customer complaints/issues. Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing. Commitment to excellent customer service. Maturity. Tact. Patience. Resourcefulness. Initiative. Familiarity with computer technology and current library technology. Adaptability and dependability to work well in a team situation. Flexibility in emergency staffing situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, CD/DVD players
* Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time to use computer workstations, including keyboard and visual display terminal
* Strength to push or pull a loaded book cart which can weigh in excess of 100 pounds on level floor and up ramp, to lift or maneuver onto cart loads of up to 50 pounds, and to carry cartons of books
* Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work
* Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data or things
* Time management ability to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines
* Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit effective communication
* Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to permit employee to read books and patron requests
* Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to type and record library files
* Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to re-shelve library materials and work at public service desks
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
? Works in assigned areas, including office areas, training rooms, library locations, as necessary
? Normal office exposure to noise, stress and interruptions
? Attends and participates in continuing educational programs designed to keep abreast of changes in profession
DUTIES:
? Directs all activities in the branch and supervises all staff assigned to the branch. Responsible for preparation of staff schedules and work assignments.
? Trains new branch staff members, acquainting them with library and branch routines and procedures. Participates on search committees to hire new staff. Reviews and evaluates staff performance at periodical intervals.
? Directs development and maintenance of branch collections. Selects adult materials. Supervises materials budget for all adult and children?s branch materials. Ensures that the total branch collection reflects the needs of the community.
? Plans programming for the branch.
? Provides oversight of branch exhibits and displays.
? Provides services to branch users, including reader?s advisory, reference, and functions related to circulation (checkouts, check-ins, reserves, renewals, fine assessment and collection, running of reports and compilation of statistics)
? Assists as needed in the Technology Center and in the children?s area.
? Instructs patrons as needed, especially in the use of the on-line catalog and about available on-line resources.
? Oversees the branch building and reports needed repairs and servicing.
? Maintains good public relations with organizations and service groups in the branch neighborhood to help them derive the full benefit of the services offered by the library.
? Attends regular department head and branch manager meetings. Is a resource for other branch managers.
? Any other duties required for the good of the branch and the library.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to person essential functions.
SALARY: $67,876 to $81,412 in seven steps
DEADLINE: February 21, 2013 at 5pm
APPLY TO:
City of Cambridge
Personnel Department, Room 309
795 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Please send 2 copies each of cover letter & resume
Fax: 617-349-4312
employment@cambridgema.gov
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