Description

The Library Manager directs the operations, staffing and program delivery for a branch or service unit. The primary role is to provide oversight, supervision and direction to staff, ensuring professional delivery of library services to patrons. 

Dallas Public Library Apply- Workday

Position posting will close on Monday, Nov. 3

Essential Functions

1. Provides leadership in effectuating staff contributions towards Library system goals, as well as by developing and maintaining a positive, helpful and professional approach to the overall community and individual library customers.

2. Manages, directs, and organizes division services and staff and supervises daily division operation.

3. Responds to and resolves patron complaints and concerns in a timely and courteous manner; directs customers to the general location of library materials and resources.

4. Coordinates activities and programs with other library functions/locations such as adult learning initiatives, meeting rooms, computer classes, acquisition of library materials, marketing, and communications, etc.

5. Develops, designs, selects, and evaluates materials collection for readers advisory and to devise appropriate library programming to better serve the community; determines which books should be withdrawn or replaced; selects and evaluates gifts to be added to collection in order to maintain and provide the public with a wide variety of informational resources.

6. Develops and coordinates service desk schedule and work schedule to provide adequate coverage to meet the needs of the public.

7. Composes reports of location activities and operational statistics, etc.

8. Trains staff and submits assessments of performance.

9. Liaises with building maintenance to ensure repair and maintenance of facilities.

10. Manages safety and security of the division for customers and staff.

11. Uses computer programs to create and review statistical reports on circulation data, analyze information, develop conclusions, and determine methods to improve services.

12. Keeps abreast of system-wide developments through briefings, meetings and workshops to maintain increased direction and opportunities for professional growth in the field.

13. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the library’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team. 

Requirements

Requires five years of experience in library service, including two years in a supervisory role and a master's degree in Library Science or a bachelor's degree plus seven years of library experience.