Library Manager (Library Branch Manager)

Job Description:

Library Manager (Library Branch Manager)

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus five (5) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

OR

• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus three (3) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Driver Class C License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of up to six (6) feet.
• Must be able to lift or pull book bags and equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to push loaded book carts/truck up to three hundred (300) pounds.
• Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard.

Notes to Applicants
The Library Manager is responsible for managing, overseeing, and directing the operations, staffing, and program delivery at a branch of the Austin Public Library. The primary role involves supervising staff and ensuring that library services are delivered professionally, friendly, and of interest to patrons.

Application Instructions:

• A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any relevant experience that you would like for us to consider. This information will also be used to determine base pay in the event that you are selected for this position. NOTE : A cover letter and/or resume will NOT be used to substitute for an incomplete job application.
• Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.

Additional Information:

• Travel: If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
• All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training.
• Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.
• This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies of the same job title that may become vacant. The additional vacancies may include a difference in work location, workweek hours, and schedule. Filling additional vacancies from this posting is based on the business needs of the department.

Driving Requirement :

• This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of the minimum qualifications ( Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus five (5) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity, OR Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus three (3) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. ) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institute.

Veteran:

• Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD-214.

Additional Job openings:

• This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies that may occur. The vacancies may include differences in workweek, schedule, and location within the department based on business needs.

The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs.
Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29 per hour
Hours
Regular - Full Time (40 hours per week)

• 9 AM - 8 PM, Monday - Thursday
• 9 AM - 5 PM, Friday and Saturday
  • At least one Saturday per month
  • At least one evening shift per week (until 8:15 p.m.)
  
  
  

Note: Hours may vary based on operational or business needs; evenings and weekends may be required on occasion
Job Close Date 02/17/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Library Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 2200 Hancock Dr., Austin TX 78756 (Yarborough Branch) Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an urban public library
• Customer Service: demonstrated experience in providing a positive customer experience, including handling escalated concerns; comfortable making decisions and always prioritizes excellent customer service.
• Problem Solving: demonstrated advanced skills in discovering, analyzing, and solving problems; including independent and objective decision-making, taking initiative, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Management: demonstrated management experience to effectively supervise, hire, train, develop, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance; experience in providing team management and team development
• Collection Maintenance: demonstrated experience overseeing collection maintenance through evaluation to provide up-to-date, diverse materials of interest to the community.
• Diversity and Equity: demonstrated commitment to proactively promoting and embracing diversity in ideas, people, and organizations, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Develops, implements, and evaluates short- and long-term plans for a library branch. Stays abreast of library trends. Assists in development of budget and grant applications and directs or monitors work-unit expenditures. Oversees cash handling and reporting. Collects and monitors statistics and prepares reports. Provides input into the development of policies and procedures for the library. Oversees programs, including outreach engagement, based on community needs and City’s and department’s strategic priorities. Advises library staff on library procedures and issues. Provides outreach services to the public. Works or travels to several locations and serves on library-wide committees and task forces. Conducts meetings, training, and public programs. Ensures high level of customer service for all customers. Oversees maintenance, security, and physical attractiveness of facility, grounds, and equipment. Oversees resource sharing and coordination of services with other libraries and organizations. Represents the City of Austin and Austin Public Library to the public. Interprets and explains policies to public and staff.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of books, electronic databases, internet resources, bibliographic sources, reference materials, circulation software, and library automation systems.
• Knowledge of library procedures, systems, and techniques.
• Knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and practices in libraries.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practice, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in collection development.
• Ability to facilitate discussions and resolve issues.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to use library automation and the internet.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to provide high-level customer service.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus five (5) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity OR graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, plus three (3) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Have you worked in a large urban library system?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires the ability to stoop, bend walk and reach heights of six (6) feet; ability to pull or lift up to fifty (50) pound; ability to push loaded book truck weighing up to three hundred (300) pounds; have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard. Are you able to perform these requirements with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Operator Driver License. Do you have a Valid Texas Class C Operator Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Texas Class C Operator Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that external new hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* How many years of management experience do you have in hiring, training, development, coaching, counseling, evaluating performance, providing team management and team development?

• 0-1
• 2-3
• 4-5
• 6 years or more

* Describe your experience providing team management and team development.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe past experience you have had researching, analyzing and problem solving.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience implementing community engagement activities and garnering support for community initiatives or programs.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have providing a positive customer service experience which includes handling escalated customer concerns, making decisions, and erring on the side of excellent customer service.

• 0-4
• 5-6
• 7-8
• 8 or more years

* Describe your experience in interfacing and working with diverse communities and cultures.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with library collection management.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* My job application is detailed and complete, and I understand that if I am selected as the top candidate for this particular job, my salary will be determined based on the experience submitted on my job application.

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents