Assistant Branch Supervisor, Brockton Public Library, Brockton, MA

Posted December 23, 2019

Applications for the position of Assistant Branch Supervisor are being accepted for appointment by the Board of Library Trustees on or after . This is a full time (35 hours per week) year round position required to work two out of four Saturdays, two evenings a week, on an as needed basis, may be assigned. The position will be subject to a six (6) month probationary work period. The position will be compensated in seven step raises (on or after the anniversary of employment).

 

Step 1: $38,899

Step 2: $39,782

Step 3: $40,669

Step 4: $42,584

Step 5: $45,028

Step 6: $47,874

Step 7: $49,186

Step 8: $52,140

 

Duties

• Assists Branch Librarian in the operation of the branch library  

• Assumes responsibility for branch building during absence of Branch Librarian  

• Supervises staff volunteers  

• Provides reference and readers’ advisory services to patrons  

• Provides full range of circulation services: charges, renews, reserves and shelves library materials; issues library cards; processes overdue notices and reports  

• Assists patrons and staff in using computer resources  

• Inputs data into OCLN database  

• Prints and responds to reports from OCLN  

• Assists with or conducts weekly storytelling sessions  

• Maintains displays and exhibits  

• Maintains branch supplies  

• Participates in workshop and training opportunities  

• Substitutes in any department or branch when circumstances call for such a temporary transfer  

• Performs and other duties that may be assigned by the Branch Librarian, the Assistant Library Director or the Library Director

 

Qualifications

• Some college required  

• Working knowledge of computers and the Internet required  

• Experience working in a library required; public services department preferred  

• Ability to train and supervise assigned employees and/or volunteers  

• Experience working with children preferred  

• Knowledge of reference resources and popular fiction preferred  

• Ability to relate to patrons and staff with professional friendliness, patience, tact and resourcefulness

 

Benefits 

The position is covered under the terms of the contract with the Brockton Public Library Employees’ Association, SEIU, Local 888. Interested applicants should forward a letter of application and resume by to Paul Engle, Library Director, Brockton Public Library, 304 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301.

 

The City of Brockton requires residency within one year of appointment and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.