Location: Clarksville,AR, USA
* Library Branch Manager: Johnson County Public Library, Clarksville, AR
**LIBRARY BRANCH MANAGER**
Johnson County Public Library
2 Taylor Circle, Clarksville, 72830 **GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION**: The Johnson County Public Library of the Arkansas River Valley Regional Library System in Clarksville, Arkansas is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as Branch Manager. Under the general direction of the Board of Trustees, the ideal candidate will serve as a supervisor to all staff and work cohesively with community residents to ensure Johnson County Public Library is providing materials, programs, and services that meet the diverse needs of the county residents.
* **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
* Oversees the day-to-day operations of the library.
* Recommends plans for the implementation of public library goals and objectives.
* Direct the development and maintenance of a public library collection of books, periodicals, records, videos, audios, and a variety of other library materials.
* Direct the development, repair, and maintenance of the library building.
* Provide staff support to the Library Board of Trustees by assisting with meetings, preparing reports, and implementing policy decided by the Board.
* Prepare the annual departmental budget alongside the board treasurer and when necessary, present budget requests before the Library Board and Quorum Court.
* Control expenditures within the constraints of the approved annual budget.
* Complete revenue deposits, bill payments, and monthly reconciliation reports.
* Supervises all library staff and is responsible for delegating tasks and duties to staff.
* Initiate personnel-related tasks such as hiring, termination, training, and evaluations.
* Represent the library branch on regional and state committees.
* Prepare news releases, bulletins, posters, and other public relations materials as needed.
* **QUALIFICATIONS AND BENEFITS:**
* A Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA Accredited University is required. A Bachelor Degree with 10 hours of Library Science and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully meet the requirements of the position may be considered.
* Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public library administration.
* Ability to analyze and solve major problems.
* Proficient skills with office equipment and peripherals, hardware, and library automation systems.
* Excellent communication skills including the ability to resolve difficult patron or staff situations.
* Salary based on education and experience.
* Benefits package included.
**Applications must be postmarked before Friday, February 18th. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to:**
ARVRLS Headquarters
ATTN: Misty Hawkins
501 N. Front Street
Dardanelle, AR 72834