Branch Manager

Upper Perkiomen Valley Library is searching for a Branch Manager.  The Branch Manager is responsible for monitoring overall branch library operations, including staffing, collection development, public services, and liaison among branch staff, Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library’s (MC-NPL) Executive Director, and the Upper Perkiomen Valley (UPV) Library Board.  It is also the responsibility of the Branch Manager to ensure that the highest possible levels of library services are provided to the residents of the Upper Perkiomen Valley service area. At the discretion of the Branch Manager, specific tasks and responsibilities may be delegated; however, the Branch Manager is ultimately accountable to the MC-NPL Executive Director and the UPV Library Board for providing quality service and maintaining professional standards according to approved policies and the mission of UPV Library.

Benefits we provide:

• Starting salary of $41,000 – $43,000 per/year
• Work schedule: 37 hours per week
• Generous paid time off
• Low-cost group health and dental insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Plan – 2 options
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

• Must hold the minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, 5-7 years of previous work experience including at least 3 years of experience working in a library setting, and must be willing to become a Provisional Librarian within 18 months from the date of hire or hold a Master’s degree in Library Science and a minimum of 1 year of previous work experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience with evidence of progressively increasing responsibility is required.
• Must possess a familiarity with library automation systems.

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Potential employment is contingent upon the submission of the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.

Qualified candidates, please email a cover letter, a resume, and a completed employment application to Maxine Clarke at mclarke@mclinc.org. The employment application and a full job description can be found at http://mnl.mclinc.org/employment/.  Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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Branch Manager

Royersford Free Public Library is in search of a Branch Manager.  The Branch Manager is responsible for monitoring overall branch library operations, including staffing, collection development, public services, and liaison among branch staff, Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library’s Executive Director, and the Royersford Free Public Library Board.  The Branch Manager’s responsibility is to ensure that the highest possible levels of library services are provided to the residents of the Royersford service area. At the discretion of the Branch Manager, specific tasks and responsibilities may be delegated; however, the Branch Manager is ultimately accountable to the Executive Director and the Royersford Free Public Library Board for providing quality service and maintaining professional standards according to approved policies and the mission of Royersford Free Public Library.

Benefits we provide:

• Starting salary of $41,000 – $43,000 per/year
• Work schedule: 37 hours per week
• Generous paid time off
• Low-cost group health and dental insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-term Disability and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Plan – 2 options
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, 5-7 years of previous work experience, with at least 3 years of experience in a library setting; or a Master’s degree in Library Science and a minimum of 1 year of previous work experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience with evidence of progressively increasing responsibility is required.
• Must possess a familiarity with library automation systems.

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Employment is contingent upon submitting the results of the following: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Criminal Background Check, and the completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within the required timeframe.

Qualified candidates, please email a cover letter, a resume, and a completed employment application to Maxine Clarke at mclarke@mclinc.org. The employment application can be found at the bottom of this webpage. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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Outreach Bookmobile Coordinator

Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library is searching for a Mobile Library Coordinator for our senior outreach program, Words on Wheels (WOW).  Mobile Services: Is responsible for the Mobile Library; schedules appointments, drives to different sites within Montgomery County, rotates book stock, checks books in and out, issues out library cards, keeps the vehicles neat and in good working order, and works closely with supervisors to schedule routine and necessary maintenance of the vehicle.  The ideal fit for this position must have a clean driving record and the ability to drive an oversize cargo van, be dependable, have an outgoing personality, great customer service skills, the ability to connect with and provide assistance to the elderly population, work independently, have excellent time management skills, have a keen sense of attending to details, and experience working in a library setting.

Benefits we provide:

• Starting salary of $34,000 per/year
• Work schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
• Generous paid time off
• Low-cost group health and dental insurance for full-time employees
• Paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan – 2 options
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Accident Insurance
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive and operate the WOW Bookmobile and cargo vans on scheduled routes to various locations throughout Montgomery County.
• Plan and implement library programming activities and outreach services for the senior WOW Mobile Services.
• Performs some regular circulation duties (checks library materials in and out, places books on hold, shelves books, reads shelves, prepares and maintains patrons’ files in POLARIS; issues library cards, etc.).
• Collaborate with supervisors to develop and maintain mobile library materials.
• Make independent decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Analyze, appraise, and organize facts and evidence and present material clearly and logically in oral or in written form.
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees, business partners, and patrons.
• Communicate both orally and in writing to patrons and business partners.
• Receives and resolves patron’s problems and complaints.
• Answers basic patron inquiries and simple reference questions.
• Performs minor troubleshooting and takes remedial actions to correct computer problems.
• Refers major hardware or software problems to the automation department for correction.
• Will be assigned to other sections of the Library when not working on the Bookmobile Library.

Qualifications:

• A clean driving record from your state of residence
• Must have completed at least one academic year of post-secondary school education, or possess at least 5-7 years of previous work experience. Preferably in the library field.
• College degree preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of adult fiction and adult non-fiction books.
• Experience working with the 55+-year-old service population is preferred.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer literacy.

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Potential employment is contingent upon submitting the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.

Qualified candidates, please email a cover letter, a resume, and a completed employment application to Susan Horning at shorning@mclinc.org. The employment application can be found at the bottom of this webpage. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

 

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