Req ID

2025-29568

Dept

Boston Public Library

Position

Regular Full-Time

Location

BPL: CONNOLLY BRANCH

Salary Min

73,526.65

Salary Max

95,670.33

Union

PSA

Openings

1

Posting End Date

8/20/2025

Contact Email

emclaughlin@bpl.org

Basic Function: Under the direction of the Neighborhood Services Manager, to assume responsibility for the administration and programs of a branch library.

Reports to: Neighborhood Services Manager.

Supervises: The staff of a branch library.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Executes the policies and practices of the Library as they pertain to the Branch Library.
• Assumes primary responsibility in one service area or more, depending on current staffing and community needs, when necessary.
• Provides reference and reader's advisory services and programs that may involve all age groups.
• Stimulates library use for all age groups within a defined neighborhood through the development of programs, collections, and community outreach.
• Supervises the development and maintenance of the branch library's collections within the framework of Library policies.
• Supervises, trains, and develops each staff member to realize his/her full potential and use that developed potential to provide the best library service.
• Works collegially with other Branch Librarians, department heads, and staff throughout the Library.
• Demonstrates familiarity with and ability to apply collective bargaining agreements, as needed, to carry out the responsibilities as supervisor of branch staff.
• Maintains the appropriate liaisons with regard to the Branch building.
• Maintains working relationships with Friends of the Library, educational institutions, churches, social and community groups, and businesses in the community served.
• Assumes responsibility for administering funds within the Branch.
• Makes oral presentations and written reports on activities within the Branch.
• Actively participates in system-wide committees, training, and other professional activities.
• Represents the Library on citywide and statewide committees if called upon to do so.
• Performs other related and/or comparable duties as required.

• A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university and a master's degree in library science from an accredited library school. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training, and/or experience may be substituted for part or all of the educational requirements.
• Four (4) years of pertinent professional library experience and/or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience are sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.
• Administrative insight and broad professional outlook; demonstrated progressive professional development.
• Broad knowledge of library policies, practices, and procedures and willingness and ability to execute them effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of book and non-book materials; comprehensive knowledge of bibliographical tools and sources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate technology and broad knowledge of library collections.
• Proven skills in oral and written communication.,
• Superior ability and willingness to assume responsibility.
• Initiative in generating new ideas.
• Proven ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Continuing interest in and ability to improve existing work techniques and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with staff and the public alike.
• Commitment to library leadership within the neighborhood served; willingness and proven ability to work with patrons of all age groups.
• Professional demeanor, tact, dependability, and courtesy.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: PSA/P-3

Hours per week: 35

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