Assistant Library Director

Michigan Library Association; South Lyon (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Deferred compensation

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance

Dental and optical coverage

MLA/ALA membership

Job summary

The Lyon Township Public Library is seeking an Assistant Library Director to join our team at the new Lyon Township facility. The role oversees operations, helps implement policies and strategic initiatives, coordinates staff development, and serves as acting library and building manager in the Director's absence.

Direct supervision of Circulation and Technical Services is included. Qualified candidates hold an MLIS/MLS from an ALA-accredited program, have at least four years of management

Qualifications

• MLIS/MLS from an ALA accredited school.
• Four years of management experience, including direct supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a public library environment.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, budgeting, and staff engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management of the Circulation and Technical Services Departments, including supervision, evaluation, training and hiring of staff.
• Serve as the Library Director’s primary second-in-command, providing leadership and decision-making support across the library.
• Assist in creating, updating and communicating library policies and procedures.
• Participate in Strategic Planning process.
• Foster a culture of customer service excellence.
• Provide expertise in Shared System rules and policies of the library cooperative, and maintain active involvement in cooperative committees.
• Work collaboratively across departments to achieve library goals, and foster a welcoming workplace for all employees.

Skills

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Communication

Team leadership

Education

MLIS/MLS from an ALA accredited school

Job description

Public Library

Job Posting: Assistant Library Director

Hours: 40 hours/week, including weekend and evening shifts

Pay: $72,000 - $78,000

Benefits: Paid holidays, pension, deferred compensation plan, flexible scheduling, generous PTO, Employee Assistance Program, amazing co-workers, health insurance (including optical & dental), membership in MLA & ALA

Applications accepted: Until November 5, 2026

The Lyon Township Public Library is searching for an Assistant Library Director to join us at our new, beautiful facility in Lyon Township. The Assistant Director assists in overseeing operations, implementing policies and strategic initiatives, coordinating staff development and training, and serves as the manager of the library and building operations in absence of the Director. The Assistant Director is also the direct supervisor of the Circulation and Technical Services Departments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide day-to-day management of the Circulation and Technical Services Departments, including the supervision, evaluation, training and hiring of staff.
• Serve as the Library Director’s primary second-in-command, providing leadership and decision-making support across the library.
• Assist in creating, updating and communicating library policies and procedures.
• Participate in Strategic Planning process.
• Foster a culture of customer service excellence.
• Provide expertise in Shared System rules and policies of the library cooperative, and maintain active involvement in cooperative committees.
• Work collaboratively across departments to achieve library goals, as well as fostering a welcoming workplace for all employees.

Required Qualifications

• MLIS/MLS from an ALA accredited school
• Four years of management experience, including direct supervisory experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a public library environment
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, budgeting, and a commitment to staff engagement
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to public library service
• Ability to manage, coach, hold accountable and lead designated staff
• Ability to quickly understand and utilize new systems, technologies and processes
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Sense of humor