Policy Statement: Library Manager shall be knowledgeable in library procedures.

Guidelines and Procedures:

1. Collection Development
   1. To evaluate the library collection for the purposes of addition and/or deletion of titles and report to the board.
   2. To Select and order all library materials including reference and periodicals.
   3. To maintain the collection in good repair and order.
   4. To do a yearly inventory.
   5. To keep an up-to-date automated catalogue.
   6. To weed out materials periodically.
   7. To correlate book orders to patron requests in a timely fashion.
2. Programs and Patron Services
   1. To assist patrons in locating and using library materials and services.
   2. To carry out circulation services to the patrons: checking books in and out of the library, levying overdue book fines accordingly, re-shelving books, and keeping shelves clean and tidy.
   3. To determine need for, plan and carry out appropriate library related programming for all ages.
   4. To maintain an active public relations program, in conjunction with the Board.
   5. To maintain records of all library activities, both statistical and descriptive.
   6. To process interlibrary loans.
   7. To develop and maintain a volunteer program.
   8. To train, supervise, and evaluate temporary and volunteer staff.
3. Relations with the Board
   1. To act as a technical advisor to the Board.
   2. To recommend policies to the Board.
   3. To carry out all approved policies of the Board.
   4. To attend all board meeting and present report.
   5. To keep the Board fully and regularly informed on all aspects of library operations and programs.
   6. To consult with the Board on instances of out of the ordinary expenses.
   7. Shall present a summary of what has occurred and how projects are progressing at each board meeting.
4. Other responsibilities
   1. To prepare the annual report and survey and assist the Board in preparing the annual budget.
   2. To know provincial and local library legislation.
   3. To maintain a regular program of professional development.
   4. To be alert to opportunities for alternate sources of funding.
   5. To submit all necessary documentation to NLLS and Libraries Section.
   6. The library manager shall coordinate all library records as it pertains to the Freedom of Information Act.
   7. Petty cash report as part of the monthly library manager report at each board meeting.