Branch Supervisor, Springfield City Library, Springfield MA

Posted April 1, 2014

Duties/Description:

The Springfield City Library is growing and working towards a Brighter Future for Springfield Today! Due to a retirement, we have an opening for a progressive, community-oriented librarian. We have expanded our branch hours and are focusing on seven core missions: Early Literacy, Workforce Development, Adult Literacy & Lifelong Learning, Elementary, After School, Civic & Community Engagement, and the Customer Experience. The successful candidate will join one of these energized teams and work with colleagues to make a big impact on Springfield residents.

The Branch Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library. This includes personnel, public service, programming, facility management, and administrative duties. Work is performed with latitude in the exercise of independent initiative and judgment in accordance with accepted professional practices and within the policies and directives by the Branch Manager. Supervision is exercised, directly or through subordinates, over all Branch library employees.

 

Qualifications:

 

Bachelor’s degree and completion of an American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science. A minimum of three years of progressive professional library experience. Youth Services experience is desirable.

 

Salary:

 

$47,587.46

 

Closing Date:

 

4/14/14 11:59 PM

 

Further Information:

 

Applications must be submitted on the City of Springfield website: http://bit.ly/ObK9fC

Be sure to upload a cover letter.