Branch Librarian Lead – Community Services & Operations

Abilene Zoological Gardens; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Public Library in Abilene, Texas, seeks a results‑oriented Branch Manager to oversee daily operations, staffing, public services, and program delivery for the North Branch. You will coordinate with Library administration, Technical Services, and City departments to ensure services, collections, and facilities meet community needs and policy standards.

The role emphasizes supervision, training, budgeting input, performance management, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for diverse

Qualifications

• Directs branch staffing and scheduling.
• Oversees reference, readers’ advisory, circulation, and public services.
• Coordinates with administration and other city departments.
• Maintains collections and coordinates acquisitions.
• Prepares reports and supports budget planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, evaluate, and schedule branch staff.
• Oversee daily branch operations and service standards.
• Provide reference and public library services; respond to patron questions.
• Maintain materials collection and coordinate with Technical Services.
• Assess community needs and propose materials and programs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public service

Budgeting input

Training and development

Communication skills

Policy adherence

Education

Master’s in library science

ALA accreditation

Tools

Automated library catalogs

Online databases

Job description

Abilene Public Library in Abilene, Texas, seeks a results‑oriented Branch Manager to oversee daily operations, staffing, public services, and program delivery for the North Branch. You will coordinate with Library administration, Technical Services, and City departments to ensure services, collections, and facilities meet community needs and policy standards.

The role emphasizes supervision, training, budgeting input, performance management, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for diverse