Library Branch Manager - Jobs in Weyburn, SK

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POSITION: Southeast Regional Library, with headquarters in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, seek a Library Branch Manager for their Weyburn Public Library Branch. The Weyburn Library Branch Manager is in a leadership role responsible for the effective administration and management of the Weyburn Branch Library within the context of sound library principles and regional policies. The Library Branch Manager applies professional library skills and expertise 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 the 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.TYPICAL DUTIES: · Manage the local library branch under the supervision of the Library Director or designate.· Assist in the development of regional and local objectives, services, and policies to maximize library services.· Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, discipline, and dismiss staff as would be appropriate.· Build, promote, and weed collections of library materials that are appropriate to the needs of the local community.· Manage the branch’s finances, banking activities, and financial reporting on behalf of the Local Library Board.· Work with the local library board in areas of their responsibility as per the Library Act and current regional policies.· Build and develop relationships and partnerships in the local community.· Under the advice of the local library board, ensure that programming addresses community needs and interests.· Promote library services in the local community and respond to local community needs in a timely and efficient manner.· Assist the public in the use of the library and its automated functions.· Manage the library facility in cooperation with the local municipality.· Implement OHS standards for the safety and security of library facilities.· Participate in regional and provincial library committees as assigned by the Library Director or designate.· Attend approved workshops, conferences, and seminars to maintain professional skills.· Other public library service duties as needed.· Other duties as assigned by the Library Director or designate.QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution; or a business or related degree and enrolment in a MLIS program or commitment to work toward an MLIS is required; previous library experience of a progressively more responsible nature is desired; strong management, fiduciary and supervisory skills; sound understanding of library principles and the ability to apply these principles in a practical way to develop quality library service; a working knowledge of library practices and procedures; superior interpersonal, time management and problem-solving skills; superior oral and written communication skills; ability to sustain cooperative, productive relationships with staff, trustees and the general public; demonstrated ability to do basic accounting; demonstrated ability to operate office equipment including a variety of electronic devises and automated systems; possession of a valid drivers license; must provide a criminal record check; physical fitness allowing the lifting and moving of boxes of library materials (up to 20 kg).Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: From $60,249.00 per yearBenefits:

• Company pension
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Weyburn, SK: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Masters Degree (preferred)

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