Library Manager (25)

Purpose

Under general direction, the Library Manager oversees the daily operation of a library and coordinates services with the other libraries in the Worthington Libraries system.

Essential Position Functions

• Oversees the daily operation of a library location
• Supervisory duties
• Works closely with managers and librarians to coordinate circulation, programming and collection development functions
• Coordinates with library managers at all library locations to implement services and plan programs
• Participates in the development and administration of the annual budget for a library
• Ensures ongoing collection maintenance of print, audio-visual, and electronic resources
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the community
• Participates in long range planning
• Evaluates building and equipment maintenance and repair needs and works with Facilities staff to address them
• Ensures effective exchange of communication among departments and between libraries
• Performs duties of Circulation Manager and Lead Librarian, as needed

Education, Training, and/or Experience

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional library experience in positions with progressive levels of responsibility
• A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Proficient in the use of the Integrated Library System (ILS)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations and library policies
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
• Ability to arrange items in alphanumeric and/or subject order
• Ability to address and resolve patron conflicts equitably
• Knowledge of traditional and electronic resources including web sites, databases and on-line searching skills
• Knowledge of budget development and administration
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and use computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, daily
• Ability to lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds, daily
• Ability to push book trucks with up to 150 pounds of materials on them, daily
• Ability to stand for extended periods, daily
• Travel by automobile is required frequently
• Ability to perform repeated reaching, bending, climbing and squatting, daily

Working Conditions

• Majority of work performed in general office/library environment
• Requires availability for extended hours as needed
• Requires evenings and/or weekends
• Requires periodic participation and attendance at events and training

Schedule

• Monday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Wednesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm