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Library Branch Manager

Library Branch Manager

Government Jobs • Springfield, MA, US
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Library Branch Manager

The City of Springfield is seeking a Library Branch Manager to oversee the administrative and professional operations of assigned branches. The role involves developing and maintaining collections, managing personnel, and planning branch goals and objectives. The position requires extensive knowledge of library programs, policies, and procedures, along with the ability to make independent decisions and establish effective working relationships.

Salary : $70,778.76 - $92,040.00 Annually

Location : CPLB-Library-Brightwood

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 04143

Department : Library

Opening Date : 10 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 3 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Position Purpose / Summary

Responsible for administrative and professional work in the management of personnel, services, and operations of assigned branches. Develops and maintains collections; develops programs and services; plans branch goals and objectives; and other similar duties. Work is performed with professional independent administrative judgment and decision in accordance with the policies and objectives of the Library Department, with review by the Library Director through reports and conferences. Supervision is exercised over other employees as assigned.

Essential Functions

  • Establishes branch goals and objectives to best serve the community within the overall policies of the Springfield Library system. Provides feedback and makes suggestions concerning system-wide goals, objectives, and activities.
  • Plans, develops, and implements programs, events, and services to meet the needs of a particular neighborhood.
  • Maintains responsibility for branch collection selection, development, and maintenance within approved budgetary limitations. Analyzes circulation trends and makes appropriate recommendations; reviews selection and monitors budget performance; evaluates branch collection; removes outdated or unused materials; reorders replacements; and orders materials to supplement collection.
  • Evaluates the services, programs, methods, and practices used in the branch; determines adequacy; modifies or adapts services to meet new or unusual patron requirements within the limits of established policy; and prepares and submits appropriate reports to the Library Director.
  • Provides patron assistance at the reference or circulation desks as required.
  • Trains, directs, assigns, and checks the work of subordinates on organization policies and procedures, methods and practices, standards of performance, and other matters affecting their work. Detects substandard performance and takes corrective action within the limits of established Library policy.
  • Evaluates performance of staff members, maintains good personnel relations, and consults with supervisor regarding personnel or other matters affecting subordinates.
  • Oversees and participates in adult and / or children's services in assigned branches. Oversees and participates in system-wide adult and / or childrens activities, such as school visits, summer reading club, book discussion groups, and outreach activities.
  • Monitors building repair or maintenance needs, and submits requests to appropriate authority.
  • Represents Library within the community to various agencies, businesses, and groups.
  • Writes grant proposals to fund projects or programs.
  • Keeps abreast of developments and technological advances in the library field, current events, popular reading interests, and other issues necessary to maintain awareness of public information needs. Conducts informational training of other personnel to increase awareness of methods and procedures.
  • Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise the work of a library branch.
  • Extensive knowledge of library programs, functions, operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Thorough knowledge of rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances governing the work performed.
  • Thorough knowledge of the practical application of computer operations.
  • Ability to assemble, develop, evaluate, and analyze data in special administrative areas and to make recommendations affecting policies and procedures based on this work.
  • Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of subordinates.
  • Ability to make independent work decisions in accordance with governing policy, law, rules, and regulations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative officials, subordinates, and the general public.
  • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing.

    • Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree with major course work in library administration plus completion of the American Library Association accredited Masters of Library Science.
  • Five years of library experience with some experience in library administration.

    • Benefits

    The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.

  • Medical / Dental / Vision 75% City Subsidized All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision
  • Retirement Available to employees working 20+ hours per week
  • Paid Vacation Earned vacation time can be taken after 6 months of service. Earned time is accrued.
  • Paid Holidays All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid Sick Time Full-time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1 / 4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service.
  • Supplemental Long Term and Short Disability Coverage Available to employees at the employee cost.
  • Paid Personal Days Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.
  • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.
  • Training On the job and instructor led courses available.
  • Employee Assistance Program Free, confidential, and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.
  • Direct Deposit Easy, convenient, and free!
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