Branch Manager & Assistant Director - Lead Programs

Illinois Library Association; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

4 weeks paid vacation

120 hours sick leave annually

15 paid holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Six Mile Regional Library District seeks an Assistant Director who also manages the Delmar Avenue Library. The role includes daily operations, staff supervision, and participation on the library's management team.

Responsibilities cover reference and readers advisory services, program development, collection development, and active community engagement. Applicants should hold an MLS with at least four years as a librarian, including supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program and at least four years as a librarian, including two years in a supervisory role.
• Experience managing human resources and/or public policy is preferred.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective daily operations of the adult and customer service functions.
• Schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage at all times and manage people.
• Staff the reference desk occasionally and provide reference and readers advisory services.
• Participate in programs, services, and collection development; make recommendations.
• Engage with community groups, partnerships, boards, and committees.

Skills

Staff supervision

Community engagement

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Master of Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

Six Mile Regional Library District seeks an Assistant Director who also manages the Delmar Avenue Library. The role includes daily operations, staff supervision, and participation on the library's management team.

Responsibilities cover reference and readers advisory services, program development, collection development, and active community engagement. Applicants should hold an MLS with at least four years as a librarian, including supervisory experience.