The Edison Public Library is “on the move” and looking to fill a unique Supervising Librarian position of Branch Manager for the Clara Barton Branch Library/Library Manager Bookmobile. Our Clara Barton Branch is currently being relocated from its current location to a retail location on a main commercial street. The Library suspended Bookmobile service over 4 years ago and is in the process of restarting it with a “refurbished” bus. In addition, a new smaller Bookmobile is on-order and will be delivered in fall 2023.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in outreach, community services and engagement. We expect to add additional services to the Clara Barton Branch in 2023 including Passport Services and a “Library of Things.”
The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5-7 years professional experience in a public library with proven supervisory experience, which included scheduling, training, outreach and evaluation of staff.
The successful candidate must have a passion for creating an environment of teamwork that embraces change and excellent customer service
This position reports to the Library Director and Assistant Library Director.
Essential Duties, include but are not limited to:
- Oversees day-to-day branch and bookmobile operations
- Establishes priorities and work schedules for effective utilization of staff.
- Recommends for hire, trains, supervises, coaches and evaluates branch staff.
- Provides a consistently high level of service to others by assisting with requests, or locating appropriate resources for the request.
- Makes recommendations to Collection Development for the branch and bookmobile to ensure collections meet community needs.
- Analyzes reports, time-sheets and branch statistics.
- Recommends and implements relevant goals and objectives for the branch and bookmobile in line with the Library’s Strategic Plan...
- Communicates and interprets library policies, procedures and rules
- Ensures that the bookmobile is properly maintained
- Responsible for programming for all ages with the Programs & Services Supervisor
- Cultivates and maintains relationships with a variety of external library partners and community organizations.
- Works at different locations throughout Edison Township
- Attends local, statewide and national library related meetings and participates in committees and organizations that further the Library’s mission and goals
- Professionally represents the library at community and organizational events that further the Library’s missions and goals.
- Fulfills continuing education requirements and stays current with library developments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
- MLS or MLIS degree from an ALA accredited school
- Five to Seven years related experience and increasingly responsible positions in a public library including a minimum two years supervisory experience
- Proven experience in providing bookmobile or outreach services
- Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New Jersey
- Knowledge of personnel, time management, organization and budgeting
- Ability to exercise tact, initiative, and independent judgment
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills including the ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the Library
- Ability to be on your feet for extended time
- Ability to lift boxes, such as book deliveries, office supplies, etc.
- A valid NJ Driver’s license with the ability to travel within the Township
- CDL Driver’s License, is desirable but not required
Hours
Full Time (35 hours) per week, including rotating nights and weekend hours
Benefits
Salary: $86,742 (3% increase scheduled for January 1, 2023, per Union contract)
Vacation 10 days per year
Personal 2 Personal Days
Floating 2 Floating Holidays
Sick 12 Days per year
Pension: PERS, NJ State Pension Plan eligible
Union: Union eligible position
Potential employment is contingent upon the submission of the results of the following background check
This position is OPEN until filled. But may be withdrawn at any time.
The Edison Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status or disabled veterans' status. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.