Assistant Branch Manager - Youth Services Supervisor

Position: Assistant Branch Manager
- Youth Services Supervisor

Location: Delaware, OH

Job : 343

# of Openings: 1

Assistant Branch Manager
- Youth Services Supervisor

The Delaware County District Library is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Branch Manager
- Youth Services Supervisor.

In this dual-impact role, you will assist in the overall running of the Delaware Branch, a vibrant 40,000 square-foot facility, while directly overseeing the operations, programming, and management of the Youth Services Department. We are looking for a visionary who can "open doors to imagination, knowledge, connection, and discovery" for our patrons - from babies to teens - and their families.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are to provide branch leadership by collaborating with the Branch Manager; provide departmental oversight by supervising the coordination and delivery of innovative programs and services for children and teens; provide direct supervision, mentorship, and leadership to staff; and provide proactive and structured communication sharing.

An MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution is required. Management experience, preferably in public libraries, with progressive levels of responsibility and supervision, is required.

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution is required.
• Management experience, preferably in public libraries, with progressive levels of responsibility and supervision, is required.
• Two to three years of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability is required.
• Ability to load, unload, lift, shelve, transfer, and/or transport materials up to 75 lbs. is required.
• Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends is required. The schedule may change as the needs of the Library change.
• The ability to travel between Library locations as needed is required.
• Regular and predictable physical attendance is required.
• Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation.

• Strong grasp of the principles of library and information science.
• Knowledge of Library practices and trends in services.
• Knowledge of current Library computing practices, standards, and equipment.
• Familiarity with a wide range of research methods and tools.
• Ability to devise and execute effective searches using the Library’s catalog, subscription databases, and online resources.
• Extensive knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system.
• Knowledge of and location of Library materials.
• Ability to address and resolve patron and staff conflicts.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities as required.
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, evaluate evidence, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Demonstrates strong supervisory skills, as well as knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Demonstrates strong project management skills, as well as knowledge of project planning and techniques.
• Strong technology skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Well organized with strict attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply Library policy.
• Works well individually and as part of a team.

• Serves as the “person in-charge” role in the absence of the Branch Manager.
• Oversees the daily operation of the Youth Services Department.
• Provides direct service to patrons (i.e., phone, in-person, computer lab, drive-through curbside, information desk, readers’ advisory, virtual).
• Plans and provides programming for children and teens (i.e., in-person, virtual).
• Creates, maintains, and develops partnerships with local agencies, organizations, and school districts.
• Assists with all Library resources, services, equipment, and technology.
• Assists patrons in the selection, location, and use of Library materials and resources.
• Assists with collection development as assigned.
• Plans and leads shifting, weeding, and collection maintenance projects with the Adult Services and Collections Manager and Branch Manager.
• Assists with planning and…