Mahon Branch Manager

Job Title

Supervises and administers library programs at the Mahon branch library or the inter-library loan program.

Essential Functions

Select, train, evaluate, and supervise employees providing library services; establish performance standards, work priorities, goals, objectives, and schedules:

Organize and implement library programs to meet community needs; may plan and implement workshops for library staff; evaluate the effectiveness of programs;

Evaluate, select, and purchase materials for library collections; Monitor budget expenditures for the branch;

Answer questions from library patrons; assist in locating materials; and instruct patrons in the effective use of library equipment and resources;

Use computer systems and microfilm to find lending locations;

Assist paraprofessional and clerical staff in circulation as needed;

Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a master's degree in library science with an additional two years of professional library experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:

Valid TX Drivers License

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of library science;

Computer applications related to library functions;

Library organization, procedures, and policies.

Ability to:

Effectively provide customer service to library patrons;

Evaluate, acquire, and properly catalog library materials;

Develop, coordinate, and implement library programs and procedures;

Operate computer and software;

Supervise the work of others.

Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;

Frequently walk and stand during a shift;

Occasionally kneel;

Frequently push and pull objects;

Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;

Reach above, at or below shoulder height;

Frequently handle objects;

Frequently crouch or stoop.