Assistant Branch Manager (Full-Time): Pearl Public Library, Pearl, MS

Misslib; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Misslib is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager for the Pearl Public Library in Pearl, MS. The role involves supporting daily operations, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality customer service. The Assistant Branch Manager will also assist in community outreach and programming initiatives.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or a related field, with a strong preference for an MLS/MLIS degree. The role offers an annual salary of $38,000 and includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or related field is required.
• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution strongly preferred.
• Public library experience preferred; three or more years strongly preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising and training branch staff.
• Provide excellent customer service, including circulation and reference assistance.
• Support collection development, including selecting and weeding library materials.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or related field

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Assistant Branch Manager (Full-Time): Pearl Public Library, Pearl, MS

The Assistant Branch Manager supports the daily operations of Pearl Public Library by assisting with staff supervision, public service, programming, collection development, and community engagement. This position works closely with the Branch Manager to ensure efficient branch operations and high-quality customer service. The Assistant Branch Manager may assume responsibility for branch operations in the absence of the Branch Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising, training, and supporting branch staff
• Help communicate information from management meetings to branch employees
• Assist with conducting staff meetings and monitoring staff schedules and leave usage
• Provide excellent customer service, including circulation and reference assistance
• Handle routine patron concerns and refer complex issues to the Branch Manager
• Assist with planning and implementing library programs and displays
• Support collection development, including selecting and weeding library materials
• Promote library services and participate in community outreach activities
• Assist with maintaining accurate cash handling and revenue records
• Monitor facility conditions and report maintenance concerns as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or a related field is required
• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution strongly preferred
• Public library experience preferred; three or more years strongly preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Computer literacy required
• Ability to support and work collaboratively with staff
• Ability to work a schedule within the hours of the branch, including evenings and weekend – 40 hours per week
• Ability to lift 30–40 pounds and perform shelving tasks

Salary and Benefits

$38,000 annually (paid monthly)

Includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, and PERS participation.

Contact

Central Mississippi Regional Library System (CMRLS)

Serving Rankin, Scott, Simpson and Smith counties