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[Posted 2009.4.10] OCEAN COUNTY LIBRARY
The Ocean County Library, recipient of the 2007 National Medal for Museum and Library Services awarded by the IMLS, serves over 550,000 residents from the 33 municipalities that comprise Ocean County. The Library is located between the exploding New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas. We enjoy an excellent reputation with the citizens and government of the County. The Ocean County Library is strongly committed in action to our Vision – “Connecting People, Building Community”. We have a tradition of excellence in providing services for all ages, with a special focus on children, teens and their families. We are proud to be leaders in serving diverse populations. As such, we are committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels of the Organization.
As Branch Manager:
Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates comprehensive branch services and programs for customers of all ages in accordance with the Ocean County Library Mission, Goals, and Strategic Plan. This includes community outreach, working closely with the local Friends of the Library, participating in System-wide committees and initiatives, attending the monthly Branch Managers’ meetings, supervising one principal library assistant, interpreting and influencing policy, and acting as the general liaison between the Library Administration and local staff and Friends. The Branch Manager supervises budgeting, operations and personnel management of the Tuckerton Branch, ensures opportunities for continuing education and training, establishes individual performance goals and measurements and ensures compliance with the N.J. Department of Personnel regulations and the library’s bargaining unit agreements.
The Branch Manager is responsible for coaching/mentoring staff, writing performance reviews and other required reports, providing Reference and Reader’s Advisory services, speaking to groups and community organizations, and championing the Diversity Initiative for inclusive service to the public. The Branch Manager is the primary leader at the branch, and ensures the facility is safe, welcoming, and a focal point of the community. In addition, the Branch Manager may participate in State or National library organizations. Solid communication and problem-solving skills, positive outlook, and leadership abilities are a must. As Information Services Provider: Provides skilled Reference service to customers of all ages, helping them use the library effectively; is an organized team player with outstanding communication skills, ably assisting users with electronic and print information sources; works with the branch manager and team however needed to provide excellent service to a diverse community of users. Requirements: A Master's degree in Library or Information Science in a library
program from a library school accredited by the State Board of Education
and one year of librarian experience for a Senior Librarian. The Ocean County Library Note: You must include job posting number P/117/9/16 in all correspondence. |