Branch Manager

DATE ENTERED:
January 22, 2026
POSITION:
Branch Manager

LOCATION:

Blackwater Regional Library, Windsor Branch
SALARY: $42,000.00
APPLY BY:
February 6, 2025

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Performs difficult professional work overseeing and organizing activities and programs in a branch library, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Operations Manager and other members of Library Administration as appropriate. Full supervision is exercised over all branch personnel. Active participation in the implementation of the library’s Long-Range Plan is expected of all employees of Blackwater Regional Library as it relates to their job descriptions.

Employees are expected to set and accomplish goals for job performance annually as part of the Long-Range Plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Manages the daily operations of the library to which assigned; supervises and trains employees; handles staffing emergencies; oversees branch expenditures
• Opens and closes library during normal hours; determines when to contact Admin regarding closing the library due to inclement weather
• Assesses community needs for library services by communicating with local agencies, schools and patrons; works in collaboration with library administration to develop and implement services to meet those needs
• Interviews and recommends hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions and dismissals; assigns staff responsibilities, trains and schedules staff; maintains staff records; evaluates the performance of assigned personnel
• Reviews and submits timesheets for branch staff
• Handles collection development and collection maintenance including acquisitions and material deletion
• Represents the library at locality leadership meetings and meetings of other organizations
• Serves as liaison to local Friends group and as Library’s representative in the community
• Prepares reports regarding library statistics, money, Long Range Plan, and budget requests
• Handles branch publicity; maintains contact with local newspapers; creates and distributes flyers and makes school visits; prepares news releases and public service announcements
• Attends Branch Manager Meetings, workshops and other meetings pertaining to library operations and services
• Maintains library equipment and building; contacts proper individuals for emergency maintenance
• Receives and responds to inquiries and complaints from patrons; handles difficult situations
• Provides readers’ advisory
• Researches and supplies genealogical and other reference information to patrons and others
• Organizes and participates in fundraising activities with local businesses and Friends Group;
• Plans in conjunction with admin for the automation needs of the branch
• Writes grants for funding special programs and activities
• Plans and/or oversees branch programs including Summer Reading Program, After School Programs, seasonal programs and special events, and teen and adult programs
• Plans and/or oversees outreach program; ensures visits are made to local schools; story hours are presented to community groups
• Purchases items needed for programs
• Assists patrons at circulation desk, via email and telephone; checks books and other materials in and out, collects fines and fees; makes copies; issues library cards; assists in locating materials; accepts and fills patron requests for materials
• Ensures branch participation in system-wide library promotions and programs
• Participates in professional library associations

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern library operation; thorough knowledge of reader interest levels; thorough knowledge of library reference services, adult services and children's services; thorough knowledge of library system computer applications; thorough knowledge of library reference materials and research techniques; skill in the use of library equipment; ability to…