Chief of Library Operations

Metro Library; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Library in Oklahoma City seeks a Chief of Library Operations to provide executive leadership for resources and environments enabling outstanding public library service. As a member of the Executive Team, this role directs strategic direction and operational oversight of the library's collections, facilities, capital projects, and other organizational functions.

The position, located in the Strategic Planning and Services department at 300 Park Avenue, requires residency within 25 miles or

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library studies/information science from an ALA-accredited institution, and eight (8) years of progressively responsible library experience, including five (5) years of personnel management experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible library experience, including five (5) years of personnel management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership for the resources and environments that enable outstanding public library service.
• Provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the library's collections, facilities, capital projects, and other assigned organizational functions.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Education

Master's degree in library studies/information science

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Summary: The Chief of Library Operations provides executive leadership for the resources and environments that enable outstanding public library service. As a member of the Executive Team, this position provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the library's collections, facilities, capital projects, and other assigned organizational functions. The Chief of Library Operations brings a strong understanding of public libraries and how people use library spaces, collections, and services. This perspective guides decisions about resources and priorities while helping position Metro Library (Metro) for the future.

This position will be assigned to the Strategic Planning and Services department of the Metro Library, which is located at 300 Park Avenue in Oklahoma City, OK. The individual in this position must currently reside or be willing to relocate to within a 25-mile radius of the assigned work location. The hiring salary for this position is $102,980.80 annually. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week and is classified as exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The candidate should be available to work all hours the library is open, including some weekends and evenings.*

*Hours are subject to change based on the needs of the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in library studies/information science from an ALA-accredited institution, and eight (8) years of progressively responsible library experience, including five (5) years of personnel management experience;

or

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible library experience, including five (5) years of personnel management experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of administrative leadership experience in a large, multi-location public library system.
• Experience leading multiple organizational functions and making decisions about library resources, facilities, capital investment, or other systemwide operations.