Library Manager

Village of Palm Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Palm Springs is seeking a Library Manager to lead the Library Division within the Parks and Recreation Department. The role includes strategic leadership, daily management, budget oversight, staff supervision, and community outreach to strengthen literacy and lifelong learning for a diverse community.

The Manager will oversee programs, collections, digital resources, and partnerships, ensuring modern, accessible services while collaborating with other Village departments and the

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of library science principles, practices, and modern library management.
• Strong understanding of public library operations, including reference services, circulation, cataloging, and youth services.
• Knowledge of current trends in literacy development, digital resources, and community-centered library services.
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate programs that reflect community needs and cultural diversity.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community partners, and the public.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in computers, library systems, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve library services and operations.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods as required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the overall operations, services and staff of the Library.
• Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive library programs, services, and initiatives aligned with community needs.
• Leads efforts to enhance literacy, educational outcomes, and lifelong learning opportunities through targeted programming and services.
• Coordinate with Parks and Recreation Director in budget preparation and management to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Act as the library’s primary spokesperson to the public and maintain relationships with stakeholders, donors, and community organizations.
• Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates library personnel; fosters a positive, high-performing team.
• Expands and modernizes library services, including digital resources and online learning opportunities.
• Oversees selection, development, classification, and maintenance of library collections per professional standards.
• Develops and evaluates library policies and procedures; coordinates initiatives with other Village departments and County Library System.
• Develops youth-focused literacy initiatives and partnerships with Village programs to promote reading and academic success.
• Evaluates services and programs using data and feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
• Develops and maintains relationships with funding bodies, including grants and other opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Public speaking

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in Library Science

Master’s in Library Science preferred

Tools

Library systems

Computers & office tech

Job description

This is a highly responsible professional, supervisory, and administrative position overseeing all operations of the Village's Library Division within the Parks and Recreation Department. The Library Manager reports directly to the Director of Parks and Recreation or assigned designee and is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, and daily management of library services.

This role leads the development of innovative programs, services, and collections that strengthen literacy, support lifelong learning, and reflect the Village's diverse community. The Library Manger ensures the delivery of modern, inclusive and accessible library services while supervising staff, managing resources, and advancing community partnerships.The following duties are normal for this position.

• Directs and manages the overall operations, services and staff of the Library.
• Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive library programs, services, and initiatives aligned with community needs.
• Leads efforts to enhance literacy, educational outcomes, and lifelong learning opportunities through targeted programming and services.
• Collaborate with Parks and Recreation Director in the preparation and management of library budgets, ensuring that financial resources are appropriately allocated to meet the library's objectives and ensuring efficient use of resources and responsible fiscal management.
• Act as the library’s primary spokesperson to the public. Establish and maintain relationships with library stakeholders, governmental agencies, donors, educational institutions, and community organizations.
• Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates library personnel; fosters a positive and high-performing team environment.
• Expands and modernizes library services, including digital resources, technology access, and online learning opportunities.
• Oversees the selection, development, classification, and maintenance of library collections in accordance with professional standards.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of library policies and procedures.
• Coordinates library initiatives with other Village departments and the County Library System.
• Develops and implements youth-focused literacy initiatives, including partnerships with the Village summer and winter camp programs to promote reading and academic success.
• Evaluates library services and programs through data, community feedback, and performance measures to ensure continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with funding bodies, including securing grants and other funding opportunities.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) - accredited program is preferred

Minimum of five (5) years of full-time supervisory and administrative experience in a public library, municipal government, or related field. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Comprehensive knowledge of library science principles, practices, and modern library management.
• Strong understanding of public library operations, including reference services, circulation, cataloging, and youth services.
• Knowledge of current trends in literacy development, digital resources, and community-centered library services.
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate programs that reflect community needs and cultural diversity.
• Strong leadership and personnel management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community partners, and the public.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in computers, library systems, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve library services and operations.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees in this class must possess manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment. This position often requires the employee to sit for long periods of time. Evening meetings are sometimes required for this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an air-conditioned office but may on occasion spend time outside during events communicating with employees and residents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.