Edwardsburg Branch Manager

Job Description

Edwardsburg Branch Manager

Position Title: Edwardsburg Branch Manager

Reports to: Library Director

Category: Full-time hourly with benefits.

Job Summary: Manage daily service and support operations for the Edwardsburg Branch of Cass District Library.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, MLS or MLIS degree preferred. Prior library required. Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Develop plans, programs, and services in keeping with policy and in conjunction with the Library Director, Marketing Coordinator, children’s services staff, and other Branch Managers
• Develop policies and procedures with administrative team, provide clarification of policies and actively enforce policies
• Train, schedule and supervise a team of circulation clerks and pages focused on great customer service and oversee volunteers
• Actively manage physical collection using current data to weed, rotate, and replace materials under Library Director’s guidance
• Collaborate on initiatives to increase library usage
• Maintain inviting, welcoming, and well-organized facility
• Prepare monthly reports and statistics
• Participate in collection development
• Answer basic information needs and provide reader’s advisory to library members
• Assist members with the library’s online catalog, databases, and computers
• Facilitate borrowing and return of interlibrary loan materials
• Maintain petty cash fund
• Retrieve and shelve books ranging from floor level to ceiling height
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot library equipment problems (for example, replenish photocopy paper, replace toner cartridges)
• Report buildings and grounds problems to appropriate staff members

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of managerial policies and practices related to the management of the branch
• Knowledge of public relations and customer service methods, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of online and print resources and collection development policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public
• Excellent organization and planning skills with the ability to work independently and as a team leader
• Detail oriented with the ability to document policies and procedures
• Ability to train others to ensure efficient, consistent service
• Desire and ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain calm perspective
• Capable with computers as they are utilized in a library setting
• Ability to provide clear, concise oral and written communication
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures
• Proactive and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Willing to work evenings and weekends

FOR FULL APPLICATION INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: https://www.cassdistrictlibrary.org/about/careers/

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND LIBRARY APPLICATION.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,483.00 - $54,596.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,483 - $54,596