Bookmobile Manager/Librarian

  Bookmobile Manager/Librarian

Date Prepared: November 2025
Reports to: Director
Basic Function: Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the bookmobile. Oversees all bookmobile operations.
Subordinates: Bookmobile Drivers 
Level: 108 or 110(MLIS)
Status: Non-exempt

Nature and Scope: This individual manages all aspects of the Bookmobile Department and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the bookmobile.

Principal Duties: 

  • Manages daily operations of the Bookmobile Department

    • Develops and manages the schedule of stops and drivers' schedules

    • Determines department needs (supplies, computer equipment, vehicle maintenance)

    • Understands the budgets assigned and makes appropriate decisions on expenditures

    • Assures bus is prepared for each day’s route

  • Supervises drivers

    • Participates in the hiring and training of drivers

    • Prepares monthly driving schedule

    • Assures library policies and procedures are followed

    • Monitors and evaluates staff performance 

    • Ensures punctually 

  • Maintains Bookmobile in a safe and working condition

    • Schedules routine maintenance

    • Evaluates vehicle for non-routine repairs

    • Maintains vehicle maintenance records

  • Provides direct service to Bookmobile patrons

    • Participates in community outreach events

    • Resolves patron account questions and complaints

    • Answers reference questions correctly and completely

    • Performs routine circulation duties

    • Has a positive and solution driven disposition for all visiting the bus

    • Shelves materials

  • Orders a variety of formats for the Bookmobile collection and discards materials as needed

    • Awareness of trends, including bestsellers and popular authors

    • Performs basic repair to materials

    • Understands CREW weeding guidelines

    • Evaluates the condition of materials in the collection and handles them accordingly 

  • Establishes and maintains partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders to expand library access throughout the county

  • Additional duties

    • Prepares reports including a monthly narrative and statistical report

    • Reports issues and concerns to the director

    • Participates in department head meetings

    • Attends trainings and workshops approved by the director

  • Additional duties appropriate to the classification may be assigned as necessary

Acceptable Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and experience with delivery of bookmobile and outreach services

  • Knowledge of routine vehicle maintenance

  • Highly organized

  • Ability to:

    • Work with limited supervision

    • Communicate effectively, both orally and written

    • Adapt to change

    • Work in a fast-paced environment

    • Deal tactfully and courteously with the public; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public as well as co-workers

  • Experience with computers and other common office equipment

  • Extensive knowledge of established library policies and procedures, as well as the ability to anticipate needed changes due to changing technologies and patron needs. 

  • Physical agility and strength to bend, reach, lift, and carry 40 pounds

  • Work in close quarters with other staff members and the public

  • Maintains a neat appearance appropriate for work on the Bookmobile

Education/Certification/Demonstrated Skill Requirements:

  • Valid Ohio Driver’s license and a clean drivers abstract

  • Four-year degree from an accredited college or university required; Master’s in Library and Information Science degree preferred  

  • Any combination of experience and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.