Head Librarian – Library Services & Operations

Mobile Public Library; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public library in the United States is seeking a Librarian III to direct the activities of a major library department. Responsibilities include managing staff, preparing budgets, and overseeing library services. Candidates should have a master's degree in library science and extensive library experience, including administrative consulting roles. This position offers an opportunity to lead library operations and ensure efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in responsible professional library work.
• Minimum of one year’s administrative and supervisory work at the level of Librarian II.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, manages and evaluates the work of library staff.
• Coordinates activities of division and section libraries.
• Prepares annual budget projections and requests.
• Develops and implements library programming.
• Oversees development and maintenance of the library collection.

Skills

Knowledge of professional library principles

Knowledge of library administration practices

Knowledge of automated library systems

Ability to analyze library needs

Ability to supervise and coordinate staff

Ability to maintain relationships with stakeholders

Education

Master's degree in library science or related field

Job description

A public library in the United States is seeking a Librarian III to direct the activities of a major library department. Responsibilities include managing staff, preparing budgets, and overseeing library services. Candidates should have a master's degree in library science and extensive library experience, including administrative consulting roles. This position offers an opportunity to lead library operations and ensure efficient service delivery.