Alexandria Library

LIBRARY BRANCH MANAGER

DUNCAN LIBRARY

2501 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE

LIBRARIAN III
FULL-TIME

$45,997.17 - $50,711.88

Open until filled


The Library Branch Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the branch library which includes reference, children and youth services, and circulation operations. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Library Director, the incumbent is evaluated largely through a review of plans, programs, budgets, and progress reports.

General Duties

Directs the development, implementation and coordination of the branch’s project priorities, work plans, and programs to improve service;
Selects and evaluates material by reviewing the existing collection for weaknesses, weeding the collection, reading book review literature, consulting library clientele, and participating in book selection committees;
Instructs patrons on the use of online and print resources available in the library;
Answers reference queries using traditional and non-traditional resources such as the Internet;
Develops, discusses, and formulates Library policies as a member of the management team;
Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, schedules and evaluates new personnel;
Interprets and implements library strategic goals, objectives and policies;
Reads professional literature and attends professional functions;
Keeps branch procedural manual(s) up to date;
Checks library equipment, furnishings, buildings, and grounds and makes necessary arrangements for repairs;
Performs related work as required;
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials and practices;

Demonstrated ability to analyze professional and administrative problems, to make recommendations, and take appropriate action in their solution;

Ability to work with, supervise and train professional and paraprofessional subordinates of a diverse background;

Skilled in oral and written communication;

Ability to interpret library policies, objectives and facilities to community groups, public officials, business and education leaders, and the general public;

Establish and maintain effective public relations.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school is required and a minimum of one year’s experience at the Librarian II level, or any equivalent combination of experience and training in professional library work which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.



Additional Requirements:

Applicant must possess or obtain a license to practice as a registered professional librarian issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Schedule: 40 hours per week. Hours are scheduled to meet the staffing needs of the library, and may include evenings, frequent Saturdays, and a few Sunday afternoons at the Barrett Branch or Beatley Central Library.

Salary: $45,997.17 - $50,711.88, depending on qualifications.

Benefits: Earns annual and sick leave and is eligible for health insurance, retirement, life insurance, and disability insurance.

To Apply: Send or fax letter of application, resume and 3 references to:



Alexandria Library – Administration

5005 Duke Street

Alexandria, VA 22304

ATTN: Rose Dawson

(703) 519-5905 Ext. 228 FAX: (703) 519-5916



Apply online at www.alexandria.lib.va.us



Open until filled