The position in this class functions as the paraprofessional librarian in charge of the largest branch libraries in the County library system. Duties include the circulation of library materials, the registration of library patrons, the furnishing of information to library users and oversight of library building maintenance, repairs, and cleaning. Work is performed under the general supervision of the library director or an assigned library supervisor, and is reviewed on the basis of conferences, reports, and patron satisfaction.
Supervision is exercised over a small staff of branch library assistants and various volunteers.
Employees in this classification have extensive contact with the respective city administration, community groups, and Friends of the Library in tailoring library services to the needs of the community patrons served. Close contact is maintained with the headquarters library, particularly with regard to reference questions and the coordination of circulated materials between the headquarters library and the respective branches. Responsibility is for the operation and direction of either of two branches of the of the County Library System. This is the second level of a two-level series. Positions are distinguished from the lower level Branch Librarian I by the size of the library facility and staff, higher patron and usage, greater circulation of materials, and greater decision making responsibilities.