Branch Manager, Odom Boulevard Branch

Branch Manager, Odom Boulevard Branch

Akron-Summit County Public Library (ASCPL) invites applications for this leadership role.

Since 1874, ASCPL has been a vital community asset, recognized nationally for excellent customer service, collaborative community involvement, and high levels of customer and employee satisfaction.

Comprehensive benefit package includes paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, voluntary benefits (health, dental, vision), ASCPL-provided life insurance, and retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

• Lead employees to deliver highest quality service to internal and external customers, building morale, supporting teamwork, and managing group processes. Support team to meet branch objectives such as reference, collection maintenance, circulation, programming, publicity, and public use of facilities.
• Oversee planning, implementation, and merchandising of library programs, services, and resources.
• Maintain overall responsibility for branch security.
• Serve as library liaison with community organizations, nonprofits, local businesses, schools, and other stakeholders.
• Perform standard library routines (circulation, delivery, etc.) and provide direct customer service, including reference and reader’s advisory.
• Serve as a key member of management; understand organization, financials, industry, customers, and strategy.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with the branch Friends of the Library group.

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. Knowledge of management as it relates to supervision, functions, operations, and mission of the library. Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science. Knowledge of library services and operations. Knowledge of customer interests related to library materials, programs, and services. Knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of the principles of intellectual freedom as they apply to public libraries.

Skill in employee and facilities management. Ability to oversee, plan, and conduct programs and services for library customers. Ability to lead and develop a department and department staff members. Ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the organization’s management team that provides leadership and direction. Skill in customer service principles, practices, and programs. Ability to plan, implement, and manage change within the agency, division, and/or organization.

Ability to lift light objects (less than 25 pounds) and carry them short distances (50 feet or less) and push library materials carts up to 200 pounds. A valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation. Ability to pass criminal background and education verification checks.

• Public Librarian Certification.
• 5 or more years of relevant library experience.
• 2 or more years of supervisory experience.