Posting number: 14319
Department: Library
Job classification: Librarian II
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Library, Customer Service, Education, Training & Library
Norfolk Public Library is a department of the City of Norfolk in Norfolk, VA. The Norfolk Public Library offers equal opportunity access to information, high quality books and multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, online resources and technology. We are currently seeking Branch Managers for multiple locations. This position is responsible for professional, supervisory and administrative work directing the day-to-day operations of a neighborhood branch. Duties include staff scheduling, attention to the branch facility and technology, selecting, training and evaluating branch staff. Work also includes overseeing, developing and implementing innovative programs, services and special events to promote the use of the branch. Develop and collaborate with community partners to enhance the programs and services of the branch. Participates in system-wide initiatives and committees. Works closely with library leadership to assure services are responsive to patron needs.
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Serves as part of the leadership team at NPL. Communicates and collaborates with all leadership and departments within the City of Norfolk and NPL.
Upholds policies established by Library Administration
Provide a positive, innovative, and collaborative work environment
Supervises employee recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling and performance reviews.
Directs the operations of the library including customer service, reference and readers’ advisory services, circulation, assisting in developing and implementing innovative programming, collection development.
Monitors and oversees the acquisitions of equipment, programming supplies and vendors, and collection development.
Oversees facility maintenance, custodial services and security services
Ensure policies and procedures are implemented for staff and the community.
Provides leadership and mentoring for staff development and retention.
Develop, promote and cultivate partnerships through outreach and community engagement.
Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline which is acquired in a Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university.
Two years experience as a professional Librarian or equivalent professional experience including management experience. The candidate should have extensive knowledge in customer service, branch procedures i.e. reference, circulation, collection development and programming.
Norfolk, Virginia is a city of over 247,000 residents and more than 100 diverse neighborhoods. It is the cultural, educational, business and medical center of Hampton Roads, hosts the world's largest naval base, the region's international airport and is one of the busiest international ports on the East Coast of the United States. Norfolk neighborhoods are vibrant and inclusive places where caring neighbors want to live, invest, and participate.
The City of Norfolk operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Norfolk City Council is the legislative body of the city government. It is authorized to exercise all powers conferred upon the City by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the State constitution, State laws and the Charter of the City of Norfolk.
The Council establishes policy for the city, approves the budget, levies its taxes, and appoints the City Attorney, City Assessor, City Auditor, City Clerk, and the City Manager. The Council also appoints members to the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Planning Commission and other boards and commissions, as well as city representatives to regional and other boards and authorities. For additional information, go to www.norfolk.gov.
