Job Description
About Our JobJoin our team at the beautiful Elsie Quirk Public Library! This location is part of our 10-branch library system and is heavily utilized, serving patrons and hosting intergenerational programs. As our Manager you'll play a key role in planning, budgeting, directing and supervising the operation of the branch. This position starts out paying $74,484.80 and benefits start within 60 days of hire. Take the next step in impacting our community - apply today!
Oversee daily library operations including participating in budget and business plan development and administration.
Develop, communicate, and implement strategic plans, and establish both long and short range goals for the branch library.
Evaluate building, equipment, and repair needs.
Promote the value, mission, products, and services of the library and throughout the community.
Create and maintain community partnerships.
Track the quality of material collections for the branch, maintain awareness of library collections, and continually analyze and evaluate the collection based on changing community needs.
Oversee the monitoring and expenditure of library budget.
Ensure effective communication of information to all internal and external customers.
Monitor staffing needs for the unit, holding interviews and selecting candidates for hire.
Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings and one on one meetings with each employee.
The Community
The library serves a diverse population from the City of Sarasota, Siesta Key, and the Town of Longboat Key, as well as seasonal visitors. Special Genealogy and Government Documents collections and the Music Archives draw patrons from throughout the region. The library staff welcomes approximately 500,000 visitors per year.
Since opening in 1976 on the Sarasota Bayfront, the library has served as a center for lifelong learning. Generous gifts from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation secured the name, and made possible capital enhancements when the current two-story, 74,000 SF library opened in 1998.
The library hosts periodic art exhibits and features public art both inside and outside the building. An arched saltwater aquarium serves as the entryway to the Youth Library, as the “Just Browsing” kinetic piece by Tim Prentice ripples in the rotunda. The bronze sculpture “Sharing” by Bruno Lucchesi depicts a family reading together.
The creative, dedicated Selby Library staff plans and presents numerous educational and enrichment programs, including author appearances, concerts and community events, such as the annual INSPIRESARASOTA! celebration of arts and culture. Many of the special events are developed in collaboration with community partners; this collaboration is a hallmark practice of the Sarasota County Public Libraries.
A 2011 renovation included the addition of a popular Teen Center, designed by teens for teens, and a reconfigured public computing space, group study room and the installation of an automated check-in/sorting conveyor system.
Through the years the Friends of the Library continue to champion excellent service through their generous support. Their gifts make possible outstanding programs for all ages. Fundraising activities conducted by the Friends include the management of a bookstore and the annual Crystal Ball. Loyal volunteers contribute 10,000 hours per year, assisting staff with day-to-day operations as well as special projects.
For more information www.scgov.net/library
The library serves a diverse population from the City of Sarasota, Siesta Key, and the Town of Longboat Key, as well as seasonal visitors. Special Genealogy and Government Documents collections and the Music Archives draw patrons from throughout the region. The library staff welcomes approximately 500,000 visitors per year.
Since opening in 1976 on the Sarasota Bayfront, the library has served as a center for lifelong learning. Generous gifts from the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation secured the name, and made possible capital enhancements when the current two-story, 74,000 SF library opened in 1998.
The library hosts periodic art exhibits and features public art both inside and outside the building. An arched saltwater aquarium serves as the entryway to the Youth Library, as the “Just Browsing” kinetic piece by Tim Prentice ripples in the rotunda. The bronze sculpture “Sharing” by Bruno Lucchesi depicts a family reading together.
The creative, dedicated Selby Library staff plans and presents numerous educational and enrichment programs, including author appearances, concerts and community events, such as the annual INSPIRESARASOTA! celebration of arts and culture. Many of the special events are developed in collaboration with community partners; this collaboration is a hallmark practice of the Sarasota County Public Libraries.
A 2011 renovation included the addition of a popular Teen Center, designed by teens for teens, and a reconfigured public computing space, group study room and the installation of an automated check-in/sorting conveyor system.
Through the years the Friends of the Library continue to champion excellent service through their generous support. Their gifts make possible outstanding programs for all ages. Fundraising activities conducted by the Friends include the management of a bookstore and the annual Crystal Ball. Loyal volunteers contribute 10,000 hours per year, assisting staff with day-to-day operations as well as special projects.
For more information www.scgov.net/library
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