Branch Librarian I

				Overview:

Basic Function: Under the direction of the Neighborhood Services Manager, to assume responsibility for the administration and programs of a branch library.

Reports to: Neighborhood Services Manager.

Supervises: The staff of a branch library.

Responsibilities:

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

* Executes the policies and practices of the Library as they pertain to the Branch Library.
* Assumes primary responsibility in one service area or more, depending on current staffing and community needs, when necessary.
* Provides reference and reader's advisory services and programs that may involve all age groups.
* Stimulates library use for all age groups within a defined neighborhood through the development of programs, collections, and community outreach.
* Supervises the development and maintenance of the branch library's collections within the framework of Library policies.
* Supervises, trains, and develops each staff member to realize his/her full potential and use that developed potential to provide the best library service.
* Works collegially with other Branch Librarians, department heads, and staff throughout the Library. 
* Demonstrates familiarity with and ability to apply collective bargaining agreements, as needed, to carry out the responsibilities as supervisor of branch staff.
* Maintains the appropriate liaisons with regard to the Branch building.
* Maintains working relationships with Friends of the Library, educational institutions, churches, social and community groups, and businesses in the community served.
* Assumes responsibility for administering funds within the Branch.
* Makes oral presentations and written reports on activities within the Branch.
* Actively participates in system-wide committees, training, and other professional activities.
* Represents the Library on citywide and statewide committees if called upon to do so.
* Performs other related and/or comparable duties as required. 

Qualifications:

* A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university and a master's degree in library science from an accredited library school. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training, and/or experience may be substituted for part or all of the educational requirements.
* Four (4) years of pertinent professional library experience and/or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience are sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.
* Administrative insight and broad professional outlook; demonstrated progressive professional development.
* Broad knowledge of library policies, practices, and procedures and willingness and ability to execute them effectively.
* Extensive knowledge of book and non-book materials; comprehensive knowledge of bibliographical tools and sources.
* Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate technology and broad knowledge of library collections.
* Proven skills in oral and written communication.,
* Superior ability and willingness to assume responsibility.
* Initiative in generating new ideas.
* Proven ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
* Continuing interest in and ability to improve existing work techniques and procedures.
* Demonstrated ability to work successfully with staff and the public alike.
* Commitment to library leadership within the neighborhood served; willingness and proven ability to work with patrons of all age groups. 
* Professional demeanor, tact, dependability, and courtesy.
* Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
* CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: PSA/P-3

Hours per week: 35
			

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