Librarian II - Branch Manager - North Branch

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the appropriate Library administration, manages the daily operations, staffing, public services, and program delivery of an assigned North Branch of the Abilene Public Library. Ensures that branch services, collections, programs, and facility operations support community needs and comply with City and departmental policies and procedures. Coordinates with Library administration, Technical Services, and other City departments to maintain effective and responsive library services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises supervision over staff, including assigning and coordinating work, developing staff, providing training, evaluating performance, and addressing work‑related concerns in accordance with City policies and established supervisory authority.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Supervise, train, evaluate, and schedule assigned branch staff to support effective operations, consistent service, adherence to policies, and a positive work environment.

Manage daily branch operations in accordance with City and departmental policies, procedures, service standards, and applicable library practices.

Oversee and provide reference, readers’ advisory, circulation, and other public library services; respond to patron questions and resolve or elevate service concerns as appropriate.

Maintain a relevant, accessible, and high-quality materials collection in coordination with Technical Services; recommend acquisitions, review existing materials, and recommend removal of outdated, damaged, or worn items in accordance with established practices.

Assess community and branch service‑area needs and recommend appropriate materials, programs, services, and service improvements.

Establish and monitor branch work methods, operational priorities, and short‑and long‑term goals; identify challenges and recommend practical solutions.

Prepare, review, and maintain accurate reports, records, and statistics, including monthly branch activity reports and other information requested by Library administration.

Contribute to departmental budget planning by identifying and recommending staffing, equipment, materials, technology, and supply needs; monitor branch resource needs and use resources responsibly.

Monitor the branch facility and work environment to support a safe, accessible, orderly, and welcoming environment; promptly report maintenance, security, or safety concerns.

Maintain effective communication and collaborate with Library administration, Technical Services, the City Parks and Recreation Department, and other City staff as needed to support branch operations.

Support system‑wide library operations by traveling to other branches or City departments for programming, meetings, service coverage, or other operational needs as assigned.

Provide guidance and development to assigned staff, communicate expectations, and address performance or customer‑service concerns within the position’s authority.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Perform other job‑related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of public library operations, including reference, readers’ advisory, circulation, and public service.

Reference sources, current literature, and trends and developments relevant to collection development, library programming, and community services.

Library collection classification, selection tools, and collection‑development practices.

Office management, work organization, staff supervision, scheduling, and performance management practices.

Online databases, automated library catalog and circulation systems, and technologies used to provide services, prepare statistics, and promote library resources and programs.

Recordkeeping, reporting,…