Branch Manager - Garrettsville and Windham Branches

About the Role

Branch Manager will oversee direction of both the Garrettsville and Windham Branches. Time is split between the two branches. The purpose is to assist patrons by directing the operation of a branch library, implementing services and programs.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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)
• Ability to plan, schedule and organize work
• Ability to prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form
• Ability to establish cooperative work environment at both branch and interdepartmental levels
• Ability to 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

Schedule

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