Branch Manager (Librarian III) –  1 position
Burke Branch Library 

 Full-Time / 40 Hours a week

The Librarian III is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a branch library.  The Librarian III supervises the Section Managers of a branch and receives general supervision from the Deputy Director of Libraries.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares annual goals and objectives for the branch library, utilizing the Library’s Five-Year Plan as a guide
  Views all tasks, roles, and responsibilities with a focus on equity
• Plans and coordinates library initiatives at the branch level
• Supervises staff including delegating duties, assigning special projects, approving leave, evaluating work performance
• Responsible for overseeing scheduling of staff to fit the needs of the branch including both daily and weekly schedules
  Interviews, selects and trains staff
• Schedules, plans and leads monthly meetings with staff
• Responsible for developing and evaluating adult material collections
• Interprets library policies, resolves customer complaints and provides library information for the public
• Writes monthly, annual, and special reports for Library Administration
• Recommends revising or developing new library policies and procedures for Library Administration
• Liaison for the Friends of the Library at the branch library
• Plans special library programs at the branch library
• Analyzes the local community for outreach opportunities and partnerships with local non-profit and civic organizations
• Secures and ensures the security of the building and the safety of employees
• Reports to Library Administration on any building issues that arise and serves as contact point for General Services on repair and maintenance issues
• Serves on various committees to assist with implementing library initiatives
  Represents the library at regional professional meetings and community meetings

Skills and Abilities:

• Management and supervisory skills, including team building, time management, and planning
• Ability to supervise and train professional, paraprofessional and support staff in the various activities of a branch library or a major section of the library
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both written and oral
• Knowledge of integrated library systems and emerging technologies
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with a diverse group of employees and library customers
• Ability to analyze professional and administrative issues and make recommendations for their solution
• Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials and practices
• Thorough professional knowledge of reader interest levels, books and authors, periodical and pamphlet materials and appropriate library guides and publications
• Ability to utilize electronic databases and computers and to perform database searches
• Ability to understand and interpret library policies and objectives to community groups, public officials, business and education leaders and the general public
• Ability to participate in the development or improvement of professional library methods and standards, and to establish and maintain effective public relations

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school
• 3-5 years supervisory/management experience of professional and paraprofessional staff
• Previous public library experience
• Applicant must possess or obtain, within 3 months of hire, a license to practice as a registered professional librarian issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia

Preferred Requirements:

• Active involvement in ALA, PLA and/or other related professional association

Salary:  $63,295.44 - $111,385.04

Benefits:  Earns annual and sick leave and is eligible for health insurance, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and long-term care insurance

Schedule:  Hours are scheduled to meet the staffing needs of the library, and will include days, evenings, two Saturdays per month, and occasional Sundays.

Application instructions:

Click here to apply attaching a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably supervisory.  Address Cover Letter to Richard Drosin, HR Manager, Alexandria Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA  22304.  Contact with questions:  703-746-1799, or [email protected].

Position will be Open Until Filled

Alexandria Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applications from all qualified individuals.  This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks, including a criminal background screening.