Librarian and Information Services Manager -- King County Library System

Greater Western Library Alliance Inc; King, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Library System is seeking a Librarian Services Manager to join the Cascade region’s management team, supervising staff, mentoring librarians, and guiding service delivery across the library, community, and online.

You will work with the Regional Management Team to provide strategic support, program oversight, and policy alignment—emphasizing Intellectual Freedom and strong patron relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising librarian staff across specialties.
• Ability to apply management and supervisory best practices.
• Commitment to Intellectual Freedom and inclusive service.
• Strong relationship-building with patrons, staff and management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support librarian staff across all specialties.
• Provide strategic support and subject-matter expertise to regional team.
• Lead development and execution of region-wide programs and projects.
• Communicate and implement policies, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with Regional Management to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Supervising experience

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication

Policy implementation

Job description

Librarian and Information Services Manager -- King County Library System

King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a service-minded, strategic-thinking Librarian Services Manager (official title: Librarian and Information Services Manager) to join the Cascade region’s management team.

As a Librarian Services Manager, you will advance the KCLS mission, vision, and values by supervising, mentoring, and supporting librarian staff across all specialties. Your leadership will help ensure high-quality service delivery in the library, in the community, and online.

In this role, you will work closely with the Regional Management Team to provide strategic support and subject-matter expertise. Together, you will help ensure that library and information services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with KCLS standards, policies, and service directives.

You will guide assigned staff activities across the region, including communicating and implementing policies, procedures, programs, and projects. The Librarian Services Manager plays a key role in developing and executing strategies and supporting programming.

As a member of the KCLS team, your background in library service will inform your ability to apply management and supervisory best practices, champion Intellectual Freedom, and navigate challenging situations with confidence. You will model positive relationship-building with patrons, staff, and management, and help ensure the library remains responsive to community needs and interests. Experience building and leading a team of direct reports and providing clear expectations and direction is a strong plus.

Salary: $111,009.60 - $135,075.20 Annually