Branch
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Baltimore County Public Library is
dedicated to providing innovative and quality services to our diverse
communities. We do this by creating welcoming spaces, offering excellent
resources, promoting early childhood literacy and encouraging a lifelong love of
reading. In 2011, we circulated over 10.5 million items and exceeded 957,000 PC uses. We
are currently seeking a Librarian Manager
II to join our staff of talented professionals.
Key Responsibilities
· Under the general direction of the Assistant Director
for Public Services, manages the day-to-day operations of a branch including information,
circulation, and programming services.
May also be responsible for managing a satellite branch.
· Serves as the branch leader in communicating changes
in library service and obtaining staff and customer buy-in.
· Fosters and maintains good relations with staff,
customers, administration and the community.
· Responsible
for supervising, training, and evaluating the work performance of staff and
encouraging their professional development.
· Applies
leadership skills in directing and administering library services to all ages
in a diverse community.
· Engages
in direct public service and develops and maintains a thorough understanding of
BCPL rules and policies and ensures their appropriate application to customer
service transactions.
· Uses
management and technology skills to improve efficiency and ensure excellent
customer service.
· Enforces
library rules and policies and handles security issues and emergency situations
as necessary.
· Oversees
building concerns and makes recommendations for upgrades and renovations.
· Actively
participates on system-wide committees and promotes the library in the
community.
Job Requirements
· MLS from an ALA accredited school.
· Comprehensive knowledge of public library operations
acquired through eight years of progressively responsible work experience in a
public library and three years of supervisory experience.
· A commitment
to excellent customer service and the ability to work with people of diverse
backgrounds.
· Experience
using various technologies including Polaris, online databases, E-books, and
Microsoft applications.
· Physical
ability to stand at a public service desk for lengthy periods of time, push
carts and shelve materials.
Physical ability to bend, lift up to 25 lbs. and push/pull a wheeled
cart weighing up to 100 lbs.
· Ability
to establish and maintain respectful relationships with customers, co-workers
and community groups.
· Ability
to handle multiple priorities, tasks and emergencies in a fast paced
environment.
· Possesses
strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrates flexibility,
initiative and creativity.
· Willingness
and ability to travel throughout the system, work a variety of schedules that
include evenings and weekends and accept system-wide transfers.
· Post
offer drug screening and physical.
We
offer an excellent benefit package that includes: four
weeks of vacation, sick and personal leave, subsidized health care coverage,
pension eligibility, and other related benefits. Annualized Salary Range: $72,323 - $96,877; commensurate with
experience.
To Apply:
Go
to http://www.bcpl.jobs/#apply and follow the directions indicated. Email your application, cover letter,
and resume to humres@bcpl.net. Only complete
documents sent by email will be accepted.
Clearly indicate the title: Librarian
Manager II on your application and in the subject line of your
email.
Applications must be received no later than November 27, 2012.
Vacancy #: 2013-053
EOE
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