BRANCH MANAGER, NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Newark Public Library is accepting applications for
Manager of the Van Buren Branch. We are seeking a dynamic librarian with
leadership qualities to manage the Van Buren Branch in the Ironbound section of
Newark. The Van Buren Branch is one of the busiest in the system and serves a
diverse clientele. The Manager oversees all aspects of branch services and
works closely with the Supervisor of Branch Services, other branch managers,
and Library management.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Supervising the staff and operations of a branch within a
library system.
Providing designated staff with appropriate assignments and
instructions for their completion.
Scheduling staff to cover public service desks, shelve
materials, and perform other duties.
Monitoring the physical condition and security of the branch
facility.
Evaluating employee performance and conduct.
Providing and modeling excellent customer service.
Answering reference questions of varying difficulty and
explaining the use and availability of reference sources in all appropriate
formats.
Assisting and/or instructing patrons and staff in the
effective use of electronic resources for finding information.
Planning and facilitating library programs.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with
community organizations, schools, and the public.
Planning and providing outreach activities to schools and
community organizations.
Selecting books and other library materials for collections.
Reviewing collections to develop or discard/discontinue as
needed.
Preparing clear, accurate, and informative narrative and
statistical reports.
Maintaining files and records including employee time cards.
REQUIREMENTS:A Master's degree in Library or Information
Sciences in a library program accredited by the American Library Association
and a New Jersey Professional Librarian’s Certificate. Candidates should have
at least two years of library experience demonstrating a progression of
increasing responsibility. Supervisory experience is preferred. Experience
working with children, young adults and their families is an asset. The
successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal communication skills, a
commitment to public service and customer satisfaction, and knowledge of
reference sources and collection development practices and methods. Ability to speak Spanish and/or Portuguese is
an advantage.
This position requires New Jersey residency: N.J.S.A.
52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70).
SCHEDULE AND SALARY: This is a full time 35 hour per week
position with 20 vacation days per year. The schedule includes one evening per
week and every other Saturday. Minimum salary is $51,207.
Please send a resume and a cover letter detailing your
interest in the position to Heidi Cramer, Assistant Director for Public
Services, hcramer@npl.org
