Please send a cover letter, resume, and completed application to rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2018.  Applications after the deadline will not be accepted.  Thank you.

Brandon Township Public Library

Job Description/Position Standards with Qualification and Requirements

Position:              Public Services Manager (Professional)

                                Full-time, full benefits

Salary Range:    $23.99-$28.67

Grade:                  8

Effective Date:  2/22/2016

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director, plan, organize, direct and manage library activities in the Public Services Department. Participates as part of the Brandon Township Public Library Management Team and serves as a liaison with other library agencies, the public, and other outside entities.

General Nature of Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff in the youth, teen, or adult departments
• Vocalize common goals and their impact
• Directly responsible for department schedules and assignments
• Provide clear instructions and directions when assigning tasks
• Develop priorities and demonstrate progress
• Listen to new ideas; visionary, yet practical thinker; ideas are explored and set out clearly
• Keep employees informed of library news/issues and how they will affect staff
• Develop team player skills among youth, teen, or adult employees
• Provide and oversee reader’s advisory and reference activities at the public services desk 
• Provide resources necessary for the team’s success
• Assist the director in developing and implementing the library strategic plan
• Assist the director in developing department budgets
• Oversee planning and implementation of public service programs for youth, teens, or adults
• Provide training opportunities for professional development of staff
• Oversee or select and maintain physical and e-collections
• Initiate, administer, and evaluate grant-funded programs
• Participate as an effective member of the management team and assist in the implementation of Board policies.
• Assist the director in developing and revising library policies and procedures
• Take responsibility for library operations in the absence of the director
• Maintain current awareness of library issues through appropriate reading of professional journals, attendance at seminars/workshops/conferences, and serve on committees and task forces of TLN, MLC, MLA, ALA and the library
• Hold department staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· MLS from a graduate library school accredited by ALA

• Progressively more responsible library experience involving public services and staff supervision

Requirements

• Knowledge of public library services and issues
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Ability to train, plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates 
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationship with other community officials and the public 
• Patience, tact
• Strong organizational talents
• Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Poise in a busy setting serving patrons and staff with high expectations
• Sound knowledge of reference and reader’s advisory services 
• Ability to handle personnel conflicts with diplomacy and skill 
• Wide knowledge and experience with library technology
• Ability to project a professional demeanor with behavior and attire

· Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

Department Affiliation/Supervisor

Reports to the Library Director

Rebecca Higgerson

Director

Brandon Twp Public Library

304 South Street

Ortonville MI 48462

248-627-1474

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