Description

• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates Kid & Teen Central staff; provides on-the-job learning opportunities for staff; sets clear expectations for staff and attends to individual gaps in knowledge, skills or the understanding of the purpose of assigned tasks. Conducts regular staff meetings to communicate information to staff, listens to staff concerns and reports them to senior management as appropriate.  
• Oversees creation and promotion of exhibits, digital activities and programs that are of current interest to the diverse community the Library serves; schedules, delivers and evaluates based on feedback from participants, changing demographics, customer needs and interests.  
• Directs staff in maintenance of the collection. Recommends new materials, organizes displays to promote the collection, evaluates and discards damaged or lesser used titles.  
• Monitors patron behavior and informs patrons of library guidelines; serves as Person in Charge as needed.  
• Oversees department budget.  
• Collects and analyzes data on library use, services, trends and community resources.  
• Instructs patrons in using online catalog, print and electronic sources to access information, and in using computers and equipment.  
• Provides information by searching or recommending print or electronic sources or titles, placing material requests, searching shelves, or by referral to other libraries or community sources.  
• Develops appropriate partnerships with neighborhood groups and maintains a library presence in the community through presentations, e-mail, social media and publicity.  
• Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.