Highlands Library System Manager

General Description

This is a professional position responsible for maintaining and supervising the daily operations of a branch public library.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Highlands Library System.
• Responsible for the overall materials collection development for the Highlands Library System.
• Provides guidance to the Avon Park Library and Lake Placid Memorial Library Librarians, as needed.
• Oversees staff hiring and professional development.
• Curates staff training plans on items such as, cataloging and technical services.
• Maintains branch library's inventory of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual equipment, and other materials.
• Affords assistance to groups and individuals in locating and obtaining materials.
• Provides general public with information pertaining to library activities, facilities, rules, and services.
• Affords assistance to clientele in the use of reference sources, such as card or book catalogs or book and periodical indexes.
• Describes or demonstrates procedures for searching catalog files.
• Affords assistance with shelf location of materials selected.
• Completes check-out/check-in procedures and other service related duties.
• Affords assistance in the planning and direction of special projects and library promotions.
• Selects and recommends materials for purchase.
• Catalogs and classifies new library materials.
• Responds productively to change and performs all other related tasks as required and as directed.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library procedures.
• Knowledge of work methods and techniques related to public service work.
• Knowledge of methods required to locate research materials.
• Ability to work in harmony with the general public.
• Ability to catalog, classify, and file library materials.
• Ability to communicate accurately and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to enforce library rules and regulations protecting public safety.
• Ability to function independently of a direct supervisor.
• Skill in the use of computers and ability to learn new programs as needed.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, supervisors, directors, elected officials, vendors, and the general public.

Physical Skills

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 25% of the time.
• Must be able to inspect and assess daily email and postal mail correspondence.
• Frequently operates various types of office equipment to include, but not limited to a computer and copy machine.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• The individual in this position frequently communicates with the public, vendors and co-workers.
• Must be able to frequently position self to reach files and other office items located on high and low shelves or the floor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Graduation from an A.L.A. accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Library and Information Science. M.L.S. or M.L.I.S required. A minimum of five (5) years' experience with daily library functions of which two should have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License.