Branch Supervisor (North Terrebonne), Terrebonne Parish Library, Houma, LA
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Classification: Branch Supervisor – North Terrebonne
Salary: $48,235 - $53,268, depending on qualifications
Description: See attached job description
Opening Date: August 27, 2013
Closing Date: September 30, 2013
General Requirements: Must have a MLIS (Masters of Library and Information Science) or enrolled in an accredited MLIS program with emphasis on public libraries; must have experience in use of computers and database technology; must have library management experience; must have an understanding of public library service; must have experience in supervising people
Applications: Employee applications can be obtained and returned to any library branch or the Main Library at 151 Library Dr., Houma, LA 70360 or on the library’s website, www.mytpl.org
Selection: A review of the applicants’ qualifications will be made by the library director and assistant director to evaluate all candidates’ experiences. Only applicants who meet the basic requirements will be considered for this position.
Terrebonne Parish Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer
TERREBONNE PARISH LIBRARY SYSTEM
BRANCH SUPERVISOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree with a masters in library science (MLIS) from an accredited university or enrolled in an accredited MLIS program
- Must have library management experience
- Must have experience in the use of computers
- Must have an understanding of public library service
- Must have experience in supervising people
GOAL:
To supervise and administer the day-to-day operation of a large library
SUPERVISOR:
Assistant Director
DUTIES:
- To assist users with services of the branch
- To train and supervise lower classified personnel
- To administer library branch of medium to large complexity
- To supervise the operation of routine library procedures
- To implement programming and activities
- To write grants
- To proctor testing
- To schedule and/or maintain the meeting rooms for the East Houma and North Terrebonne Branches
- To evaluate staff performance in accordance with evaluation policy
- To handle money in accordance to the system's established procedure
- To keep accurate statistical records in a timely manner and in accordance with policy
- To work efficiently with library volunteers
- To follow policies and procedures in the library policy manual and personnel handbook
- To participate in staff development through continuing education classes
- To work cooperatively and in professional harmony with staff, administrators, and the community
- To perform other library related duties as required by a superordinate
- To maintain a neat and organized work area and facility
POSITIONS:
MAIN LIBRARY, EAST HOUMA, AND NORTH TERREBONNE BRANCHES