Library - Branch Lead; Shasta, Burney

Description

Help make the Burney Library a welcoming place to learn, connect, and explore. Serving the Burney community as part of Shasta Public Libraries, the Branch Lead brings library services to life through engaging programs, helpful service, and strong community relationships.

Reporting to the Assistant Library Director, the Branch Lead oversees daily branch operations and directly supervises assigned branch staff. This hands-on role combines staff leadership with patron assistance, circulation, Story times, community outreach, and routine cleaning and upkeep. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people of all ages, takes initiative, and is comfortable pitching in wherever needed to keep a small community library running smoothly.

Location: Burney Library, Shasta Public Libraries
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: 32 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday
Classification: Part-Time, non-exempt

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility.

• Oversee daily branch operations, including opening and closing procedures, staff assignments, and service desk coverage.
• Perform circulation duties, manage patron accounts and holds, shelve materials, maintain collections, and create displays.
• Assist patrons with reference questions, reading recommendations, computers, printing, and digital library resources.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility, including sanitizing shared surfaces and equipment, emptying trash, and maintaining restrooms as needed.
• Supervise, train, and coach assigned branch staff; provide performance feedback and assist with evaluations and corrective action in coordination with library management and Human Resources.
• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate Story times that incorporate books, songs, movement, and interactive early literacy activities.
• Develop and deliver programs for children, teens, adults, and families; coordinate supplies, promotion, setup, cleanup, and program evaluation.
• Support Summer Reading and other systemwide initiatives in collaboration with programming staff.
• Build community relationships, conduct approved outreach, and represent the library at assigned meetings and events.
• Apply library policies and the Code of Conduct consistently, address patron concerns, and use appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain operational statistics, records, and incident reports; communicate staffing, facility, technology, and safety concerns to management.
• Obtain approval from library management and Human Resources, as applicable, for partnerships, formal disciplinary actions, hiring and termination decisions, budget approvals, policy changes, and major operational decisions.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or necessary to support library operations.

An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.

• Associate degree from an accredited institution or current enrollment in an accredited associate degree program required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience in customer service, education, libraries, childcare, community services, or a related public-facing setting.
• Library experience, supervisory or team leadership experience, and experience leading children’s programs or group activities preferred.
• Strong customer service, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate daily branch operations, balance multiple responsibilities, and supervise and support branch staff.
• Ability to confidently plan and deliver Story times and other programs, with enthusiasm for early literacy and community engagement.
• Basic proficiency with computers…