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.