Library Services Manager jobs in Bethlehem, PA

Upper Perkiomen Valley Library is seeking a Branch Manager. The Branch Manager is responsible for monitoring overall branch library operations, including: staffing, collection development, public services, and liaison among branch staff, Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library’s (MC-NPL) Executive Director, and the Upper Perkiomen Valley (UPV) Library Board. It is also the responsibility of the Branch Manager to ensure that the highest possible levels of library services are provided to the residents of the Upper Perkiomen Valley service area. At the discretion of the Branch Manager, specific tasks and responsibilities may be delegated; however, the Branch Manager is ultimately accountable to the MC-NPL Executive Director and the UPV Library Board for providing quality service and maintaining professional standards according to approved policies and the mission of UPV Library.

Benefits we provide:

• Starting salary of $45,100.00 - $47,300.00 per/year
• Work schedule: 37 hours per week
• Generous paid time off
• Low-cost group health and dental insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability and Accident Insurance
• Retirement Plan – 2 options
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications:

• Must hold the minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, 5-7 years of previous work experience including at least 3 years of experience working in a library setting, and must be willing to become a Provisional Librarian within 18 months from the date of hire or hold a Master’s degree in Library Science and a minimum of 1 year of previous work experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience with evidence of progressively increasing responsibility is required.
• Must possess a familiarity with library automation systems.

Potential employment is contingent upon the submission of the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background Check. Completion of PA State Mandated Reporter Training within 30 days of hire is also required.

Qualified candidates, please visit our website to complete the employment application and view the full job description at http://mnl.mclinc.org/employment/.

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,100.00 - $47,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Library services: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person