COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY is hiring: Branch Manager/Senior Librarian in Farmersvil

Primary Location : 501 S Collin Pkwy, Farmersville, Texas, 75442We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Job Summary : Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the work of a Branch Library; staff advisory responsibility for the development and coordination of library service programs and collections; train, supervise, and evaluate staff assigned to work within the branch or unit; assist in the development and implementation of Library policies, procedures and service delivery programs within the branch; and perform related duties as required.Required Qualifications : Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlan and direct the day-to-day operation of a branch library within the district library system; select and evaluate staff; supervises professional, paraprofessional, and / or clerical staff responsible for public or system supported services; interpret and apply library policies and procedures.Resolve issues and problems including matters concerning personnel interactions, individual performance, customer services, and work flow.Develop and assign long-term schedules and short-term scheduling of all staff to ensure accomplishment of ongoing and long-term projects and to provide quality public service.Assess campus needs for staffing, materials, furnishings and equipment; submit budget requests to meet public or support services objectives.Ensure all branch acquisitions are processed via Technical Services, responsible for ensuring all materials are prepared for intra library services, collection development and selection; develop training programs / workshops for faculty instruction and student library services.Supervise circulation of all materials, policies, procedures and programsExplain and assist in the use of reference sources, books, periodical indexes, Internet and online databases to locate information. Demonstrate the procedures for searching library catalog. Assist students, faculty and staff in finding scholarly sources for research.Schedule and provide library instruction and orientation through class presentations, workshops and web-based instruction.Serve as liaison between the library and teaching faculty on matters of curriculum support through collection development and bibliographic instruction. Assist teaching faculty in the design of library assignments.Select and develop collection of reference and circulating materials, including books, periodicals, DVDs, software, CDs, eBooks and other electronic materials in support of curriculum. Develop online library collections.Collect and maintain records and statistical data needed for evaluation of services, as well as for accreditation, state and federal reports.Ensure appropriate safety training and compliance with all health and safety rules and processes.Supplemental FunctionsPerform other duties as assigned.Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of reference in emerging technologiesKnowledge of trends in library servicesKnowledge of online databases and integrated library systemsKnowledge of liaison faculty's subject areaKnowledge of library collectionKnowledge of College policies and proceduresKnowledge of ALA standards for reference servicesKnowledge of circulation policies, procedures and programsComputer and applicable software skillsCustomer service skillsInstructional skillsInterpersonal skillsTroubleshooting skillsProblem solving skillsCritical thinking skillsPublic speaking skillsEstablish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficientlyProblem solve and analyzeDemonstr te a willingness to commit to one's work and to invest one's time, talent, and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goalsMake decisions, exercise judgment, and set prioritiesGenerate innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to find opportunitiesKeep the organization's vision and values at the forefront of decision making and actionExercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgroundsCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingMake presentations to the faculty and students on library services and materials Demonstrate effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environmentPhysical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.Requirements Master's degree in library science