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Position Posting:
Branch Manager, Southeast Community Branch, Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO
Branch Manager
Outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic mission-driven organization! The Kansas City Public Library is looking for a dynamic, engaging, creative, and community-focused Manager for our Southeast Community Branch. The Branch Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the branch including supervising staff and providing information and reader’s advisory services through direct service to patrons. The manager shall also engage in the community by actively building relationships with churches, schools and community organizations to promote the Library’s collections and services. Minimum qualifications include extensive leadership and customer service experience, preferably in a public library environment, personnel management and supervisory experience, an MLS degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Must have the ability to interact successfully with the public; knowledge of books and reading; excellent written and oral communications skills; advanced computer skills and competency in technology used in libraries; and a valid driver’s license. Salary starts at $54,235 plus DOQ plus excellent benefits. Position closes 5PM on September 21, 2018.
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Position posting: Associate Director for Public Service, Mid-Continent Public Library, Kansas City, MO
Associate Director for Public Service
Mid-Continent Public Library
Kansas City, MO Metro Area
Apply online at www.mymcpl.org/library-information/working-with-MCPL/employment-opportunities
Mid-Continent Public Library is the largest library system in the Kansas City metropolitan area serving over 780,000 residents in Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties. MCPL currently has 31 branches and approximately 900 employees and an Administrative Headquarters located in Independence, Missouri. Our mission is to enrich our citizens and communities through expanding access to innovation, information, ideas, and inspiration with a vision of creating the best public library experience in North America.
Position Overview:
The Associate Director for Public Service is responsible for providing excellent customer service to all staff and customers. The Associate Director for Public Service interprets and implements the direction of the Library to assigned staff members in the areas of supervision, Board policy, procedures, programs, and collection development. The Associate Director for Public Service is responsible for clearing barriers to service. This is a full-time, overtime exempt position with a minimum starting salary of $72,408.00.
Reports to: Chief Customer Experience Officer
Manages: Assigned Branch Managers
Leadership Expectations:
Supports, promotes, implements, and makes decisions based on established Library policies, guidelines, and programs
Knowledge and support of the principles of intellectual freedom including the Library Bill of Rights and the Freedom to Read statement
Models excellent customer service attitude and delivery, supporting a collaborative and inclusive workplace
Consistently exhibits leadership qualities and professional attitudes and behaviors
Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each Library employee’s contributions
Develops a high-performance work team in an empowered environment
Maintains an attractive, safe and welcoming environment
Maintains regular and dependable personal attendance and punctuality based on commitment to the Library
Establishes and maintains supportive working relationships with co-workers and other departments/branches
Plans and allocates library resources systematically
Consistently meets expectations set forth in the Exempt Employees Expectation Document
Essential Job Functions:
Manages Branch Managers and advises on branch operations
Interviews, selects and trains Branch managers
Participates in selection of candidates for branch salaried positions
Approves goals set by Branch Managers and evaluates completion
Participates in Branch employee discipline and termination, as needed
Leads monthly Branch Manager meeting
Leads quarterly Assistant Manager meetings
Makes regular and special visits to branch libraries observing operations and condition of facility
Leads in planning or coordination of facility changes
Monitors branch use and operations
Mediates external customer service
Possession of a valid driver license and a reliable personal vehicle for use in carrying out the duties of this position including transportation of materials and equipment(mileage reimbursed)
Non-Essential Job Functions:
Participates in local, state or national organizations, such as Public Library Association or American Library Association
Maintains Associate Director for Public Service intranet page
Contacts other like libraries to compare policies and procedures and investigate potential new projects
Required Skills:
Models excellent customer service attitude and delivery
Demonstrates proven computer literacy with adequate keyboarding skills
Demonstrates proficiency in office productivity and library operations software
Uses effective verbal, written, and discreet communication with management, co-workers, and the public
Exhibits self-motivation with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities
Demonstrates excellent organizational and planning skills with ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently
Performs duties requiring the exercise of professional skill, initiative and independent judgment
Successfully handles matters of conflict
Remains current on trends in the library field
Experience and Training:
Master of Library Science degree issued by a library school of recognized standing is required.
Minimum of 5 years library experience with manager responsibilities required
Essential Physical Abilities to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are:
Clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate effectively with the supervisor and other employees.
Vision which permits the employee to produce and review a wide variety of library materials, written correspondence, reports and related materials in both electronic and hard copy form.
Manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a keyboard and any other assigned equipment to process library materials.
Personal mobility which permits the employee to monitor, supervise, and perform assigned library operations, and to attend Library district, community, and public meetings at various locations.
Tolerance for dust and mold which permits the employee to work with books and other library materials as well as working in older buildings.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ... See MoreSee Less
Employment Opportunities | Mid-Continent Public Library
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How do I become a librarian? Generally, career librarians obtain a master's degree from a library education program accredited by the American Library Association. Although these programs have different names at different schools, such programs are generically referred to as Master of Library Scienc... Position Posting: Reference Librarian I, Jefferson County Library, Northwest Branch, High Ridge, MO
Reference Librarian I
Jefferson County Library, Northwest Branch, High Ridge, MO
The Northwest Branch is a community gathering place. We strive to offer entertaining and educational activities for all age groups, as well as provide ample space for community organizations to meet.
Our newly dedicated Della Lang Local History and Genealogy Room draws users from across the country. In addition to both print and digital collections, we provide circulation of cake pans, cookie cutters, leak detectors, telescopes and a digital slide converter.
As a Reference Librarian, and head of the Reference Department, some of your responsibilities will be to assist patrons with reference questions, collection development of our non-fiction materials, assist patrons with digital resources, plan and present programs for adults of all ages. You will also supervise a staff of 3 full time paraprofessionals, assist with building opening and closing procedures, become a passport acceptance agent, and attend various continuing education events.
Requirements:
Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited program
Ability to interact pleasantly with customers and library employees
Ability to create and deploy engaging programs & classes for all ages
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a rapidly changing environment
Schedule:
Our hours of operation are Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 am until 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours are pending. You can expect to work one evening shift per week (12:30-9) and at least one Saturday (8:30-5) a month.
This is a full time (40 hours per week) position. Starting pay is $17.25 an hour, plus benefits.
Please send resume and transcript to Cindy Hayes at chayes@jeffcolib.org, or 5680 State Road PP, High Ridge, MO 63049.
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