Branch Manager - Garrettsville and Windham Branches

Branch Manager will oversee direction of both the Garrettsville and Windham Branches. Time is split between the two branches.

HOURS:

Average of 40 hours/week, includes some evenings and weekends. Exempt.

JOB PURPOSE:

To assist patrons by directing the operation of a branch library, implementing services and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters of Library Science Degree or within six months of obtaining the degree and applicable experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The manager is responsible for managing the daily operation of the Brimfield and Randolph branches. Knowledge of library goals and objectives; library science and technology, public relations; management and supervision techniques; budgeting; operation of automated library equipment; computer operations and functions including data processing techniques. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (e.g. research procedure, policy development and interpretation);

plan, schedule and organize work; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; communicate effectively in written and oral form; establish cooperative work environment at both branch and interdepartmental levels; develop good rapport with library patrons.

SPECIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Ohio Driver's license or ability to obtain a license. Ability to work varied hours as needed which may include evenings and weekends.

(The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification).

• Implements library policies and procedures
• Prepares monthly report for the Board of Trustees
• Oversees collecting and reporting of library statistics
• Prepares reports as requested
• Writes grants and assists in their preparation
• Works jointly with branch and administration managers in achieving objectives of Portage County District Library’s mission

• Schedules and assigns work to employees
• Interviews pre-screened candidates for positions; recommends hiring
• Evaluates and disciplines employees
• Responds to employee complaints
  
  Monitors the work of employees and ensures compliance with policies and procedures
• Approves paid leaves
• Monitors employee attendance and work records
• Oversees the daily operation of the library

• Maintains knowledge of available materials and patron reading preferences
• Conducts inventory of materials, as required
• Evaluates materials for age and condition and determines if updating, repair or withdrawing is appropriate

• Performs in-depth reference service
• Instruct patrons in use of library computers
• Conducts inventory of reference department

PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer