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The Estevan Library Branch Manager is in a leadership role responsible for the effective administration and management of the Estevan Branch Library within the context of sound library principles and regional policies. The Library Branch Manager applies professional library skills and techniques in the management of the branch acting under the direction of the Library Director or designate. The Library Branch Manager is responsible for collection development, local staff development and supervision, and oversees library services and programs in the local community. The Library Branch Manager is part of the regional management team and assists in development of regional services and initiatives. The Library Branch Manager acts as secretary to the local library board and to all committees of the local library board. The Library Branch Manager will perform public library service duties as needed.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Additional Skills
- Use word-processing, spreadsheet and other software packages
- Train and supervise staff
- Prepare budget
- Manage projects
- Develop policies and procedures
- Conduct statistical analyses
Specific Technical Services Skills
- Organize shelving / shifting projects
Work Setting
- Public library
Type of Collection
- General
Specific Public Services Skills
- Organize circulation of collection
- Develop orientation and training programs
- Develop and rationalize collections