Library Manager

Gfoat; Lancaster, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster seeks a Library Manager to lead daily operations at the Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library, guiding staff, volunteers, programs, and budgets while advancing strategic goals.

Responsibilities include program development, collection planning, grants support, and partnerships with community groups. The ideal candidate has a MLS/ALA-accredited degree and senior management experience to foster a welcoming, learning-centered library.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited university (ALA-accredited)
• Four years of progressively responsible upper-management experience in a related field, including program creation and implementation

Responsibilities

• Oversee library services and staff; ensure high-quality public service.
• Develop programs for residents of all ages and manage collection development.
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget; support grants and funding efforts.
• Coordinate Library Advisory Board meetings and build community partnerships.
• Lead implementation of the Library’s 5-Year Strategic Plan; oversee outreach activities such as bookmobile at City events.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Program planning

Community partnerships

Grants

Strategic planning

Customer service

Public speaking

Education

MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited program

Job description

The City of Lancaster is seeking an innovative, service-minded, and community-focused Library Manager to lead the daily operations, programs, staff, and long-term vision of the Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library.

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and managing library operations, employees, contractors, volunteers, programs, collections, partnerships, budget activities, grants, and strategic initiatives. The Library Manager will help ensure the library continues to serve as a welcoming community hub for learning, connection, technology, creativity, and discovery.

Key responsibilities include overseeing library services and staff, developing programs for residents of all ages, managing collection development and library materials, preparing and monitoring the annual budget, supporting grants, coordinating Library Advisory Board meetings, building community partnerships, and leading the implementation of the Library’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. The position also supports outreach initiatives such as bookmobile participation at City events.

The ideal candidate will be a strong and supportive leader who believes in developing employees, encouraging teamwork, building trust, and creating an environment where staff feel respected, included, challenged, and empowered to do their best work.

At the City of Lancaster, we proudly serve with P.R.I.D.E.:

Productivity – We place accountability, authority, tools, and information in the hands of employees closest to the customer for superior results.
Resourcefulness – We provide cost-effective service while encouraging innovation and continuous process improvement.
Integrity – We act ethically and responsibly because “there’s no right way to do the wrong thing.”
Dedication – We complete our work with passion, professionalism, loyalty, and commitment to the success of others.
Excellence – We work together to build trust, share ideas, and create a high-performing organization.

A Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited university and by the American Library Association is required, along with four years of progressively responsible upper-management level experience in a related field, including program creation and implementation.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication, organizational, leadership, and customer service skills. Applicants should have experience with library operations, staff supervision, budget preparation and management, program planning, collection development, community partnerships, grants, strategic planning, and public-facing customer service.

A valid Class C Driver’s License with a clean driving record is required. Driving is a requirement of this position. The selected candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain continuing education units and any other certifications required for Library Science professionals.

The City of Lancaster is looking for a leader who can serve the community with professionalism, creativity, accountability, and P.R.I.D.E.