Assistant Library Director - Manassas Park, VA

Library Systems & Services, LLC; Manassas Park (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Library Systems & Services, LLC is seeking an Assistant Library Director to oversee Circulation and Technical Services, supervise staff, and enhance patron experiences. You will present the library to the community in meaningful ways to boost visits and usage.

The role requires MLS credentials, supervisory experience, and a track record in managing programs and data. Flexibility for evenings/weekends and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science degree required.
• One to three years of public library experience preferred.
• Management/supervisory experience required.
• Experience tracking usage statistics, data collection and excel reports.
• Ability to build strong staff teams and develop staff.
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Accommodate a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent technical skills, including familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Suite, and knowledge of various technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Technical Services team and Circulations Services team to hire, train, schedule, assign tasks, motivate, evaluate, and develop staff.
• Help manage library Collection.
• Supervises and provides leadership for day-to-day operations of the library.
• Develops, plans, promotes, and participates in programs and events.
• Gathers and maintains data for reports documenting activities under responsibility.
• Writes and implements program grants.
• Provides effective communication on procedures to staff and public.
• Assist with HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Responds to and resolves patron issues, including account questions and policy enforcement.
• Maintains an attractive, organized library, incl. displays and shelving order.
• As needed, work customer service points.
• Know and administer ALA Library Bill of Rights and related statements.
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
• Provides backup to the Library Director as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff Leadership

Customer Service

Data Reporting

Program Development

Team Hiring

Library Technology

Communication

Education

MLS degree

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position reports to, and works closely with, the Library Director in overseeing the operations of the library. This is an ideal position and opportunity for someone with previous success in a supervisory position or an experienced librarian in the public library space.

The Assistant Library Director will have direct oversight of the Circulation team and ensure that exceptional customer service is provided to all patrons.

The Assistant Library Director will present the library to the community in a meaningful and enriching manner that will enhance the patron experience and increase visits and usage.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

• Manages both the Technical Services team and Circulations Services team to include hiring, training, scheduling, assigning tasks, motivating, evaluating, and development
• Help manage library Collection
• Supervises and provides leadership for day-to-day operations of the library
• Develops, plans, promotes, and participates in programs and events
• Gathers and maintains information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility
• Writes and implements program grants
• Provides effective communication on procedures and processes to staff and public
• Assists with the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures, and processes
• Responds to and resolve patron issues, including account questions and policy enforcement
• Maintains an attractive, organized, and well-used library, including creating displays, shelving order, providing thoughtful programs and events, and feedback to the Director on the needs of the community
• As needed, work customer service points.
• Know, understand, and administer the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library; in addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies).
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records
• Provides backup to the Library Director as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science degree required
• One to three years of public library experience preferred
• Management/supervisory experience required
• Experience tracking usage statistics, data collection and excel reports
• Ability to build strong staff teams and develop staff
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Accommodate a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Excellent technical skills, including a familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Suite, and knowledge of various technologies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
• Occasionally lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, books, and other materials.
• Tuition Assistance
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)