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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Franklin-Springboro Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Springboro Branch Manager, Full-Time<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Date of Posting:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'> March 10, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Job Title:<i> </i></span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Branch Manager<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Hours:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'> Full-Time (37.5 hours per week), Exempt<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Location: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Springboro Branch, 125 Park Lane, Springboro, Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Reports to:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'> Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Library Overview<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>The Franklin-Springboro Public Library system serves over 54,000 residents in northwestern Warren County, Ohio. The Library operates two locations. The Franklin Library, which first opened in 1923 and operates out of a 24,800-square-foot building that opened in 2002, and the Springboro Branch, which opened in 1989 and operates out of a 13,935-square-foot building. The Springboro building was expanded in 1999 and 2023. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>About this Position<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>The Franklin-Springboro Public Library is seeking a full-time Branch Manager for the Springboro Branch. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the effective day-to-day operation and management of the Springboro location. The ideal candidate must foster a positive work environment, possess strong leadership skills, be customer-service focused, adept at building strong teams, and have excellent problem-solving abilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Staff Leadership & Management:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'> Interview, hire, train, supervise, and schedule staff; ensure that all staff possess a working knowledge of relevant Library policies and procedures. Oversee the implementation and execution of Library policies and procedures to maintain system-wide consistency; in collaboration with trained staff, handle patron behavior issues and general incidents on Library property; maintain proper documentation of all Library happenings including staff and patron based interactions and situations; in collaboration with the Library Director or management, handle staff performance issues, related documentation, institute and oversee training/re-training initiatives, focusing on consistency while maintaining staff privacy and decorum; foster a positive work environment promoting unity across both branches; effectively communicate with patrons, staff, and administrators in a timely manner. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Operations & Service Delivery:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'> Manage day-to-day Library operations, demonstrate and ensure excellent customer service, provide technology assistance, perform readers’ advisory, and resolve complex issues. Work cohesively with the Technology Coordinator to ensure consistent training, usage, and risk aversion techniques are employed system-wide.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Community Outreach & Programming:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'> Ensures the</span><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:black'> efficient, effective, and customer service-oriented delivery of services and programs to branch Library patrons. Assure services are responsive to community needs. Promote community awareness of the Library by establishing and maintaining effective communication and partnerships with community groups, organizations, and individuals.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Facility & Resource Management:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'> Monitor branch facility needs. Initiate maintenance and repair of the branch building, equipment, furniture, and grounds in cooperation with the Building Operations staff and the City of Springboro to ensure that the facility is safe, secure, and accessible. Oversee branch collection management in coordination with the Collection Development Team and Shelving Supervisor (e.g., cleaning, weeding, curation, repair, cancellation, redistribution). <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Administration & Planning:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:black'>Assist in the development of policies and procedures in cooperation with administrative staff. Serve as the liaison between the administration and staff. </span><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Communicate and collaborate with administration on system-wide initiatives, issues, and decision-making through consistent information sharing and regular attendance at managers’ meetings. </span><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></b></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;background:#FEFEFE'>A Bachelor’s degree is desired or a combination of education, training, and significant work experience.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;background:#FEFEFE'>Supervisory experience required. </span><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record. Maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record to ensure insurability. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Ability to effectively and efficiently plan, direct, schedule, and oversee branch operations and personnel.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Ability to learn and demonstrate a comprehensive and functional understanding of professional library principles, theories, concepts, platforms, technology, resources, policies, and procedures.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Utilize Library policies and procedures to ensure professionalism, consistency, and effective resolution when managing confrontation, complaints, or challenges. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Constructively addresses patron feedback. Investigate, follow up, and resolve issues.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Maintain composure and emotional balance while dealing with the public and staff.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Present the Franklin-Springboro Public Library and its services positively and adhere to best practices as established by the Library.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Handle issues as they arise, including cleaning, basic plumbing, and maintenance tasks. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Comply with work scheduling and attendance requirements, including dependability, punctuality, and flexibility. The Library operates seven (7) days a week and requires staff members to work a flexible schedule. Work on call as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNoSpacing style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;background:white'>Performs other duties as required.</span><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>BENEFITS:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'> This is a full-time exempt position. The hourly pay rate starts at $25.55 for this position and is dependent on qualifications. Benefits include sick and vacation leave, health, vision, dental, and life insurance and membership in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>TO APPLY: </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>Submit a letter of interest and c</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>omplete an application form available at either FSPL location or at </span><a href="http://www.fspl.org/content/employment-opportunities"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>www.fspl.org/content/employment-opportunities</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>. Applications may be submitted at either branch or emailed to </span><a href="mailto:fspl@fspl.org"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>fspl@fspl.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>.</span><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></u></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'>DEADLINE:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif'> Applications received before March 31, 2026, will receive preference. Position will remain open until filled. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#344240'>--<b><br></b></span><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#00529B'>Martha Bush </span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#555759'>| Library Director</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#344240'><br>Franklin-Springboro Public Library<br>44 East 4th Street, Franklin, OH 45005<br><a href="mailto:bushma@fspl.org">bushma@fspl.org</a> | (937) 746-2665</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>