Library Manager — Early Literacy & Community Impact

City of Dallas; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Library Manager for the Dallas Public Library. This role provides direction for operations, staffing, and program delivery within a division, ensuring professional library services to patrons.

Key duties include supervising staff, coordinating services with other library functions, and developing engaging programming. A Master’s in Library Science is required, with substantial supervisory experience and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in library services, including three years in supervisory capacity.
• Frontline customer service experience.
• Experience directing division services and staff; coordinating programs and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for division services and staff to support system goals.
• Direct and organize division operations and staffing.
• Resolve patron complaints and guide customers to resources.
• Coordinate programs with other library functions and locations.
• Develop and evaluate materials and programming to serve the community.

Skills

Staff supervision

Customer service

Library management

Communication

Data analysis

Budgeting

Education

Master's in Library Science (ALA accredited)

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking a Library Manager for the Dallas Public Library. This role provides direction for operations, staffing, and program delivery within a division, ensuring professional library services to patrons.

Key duties include supervising staff, coordinating services with other library functions, and developing engaging programming. A Master’s in Library Science is required, with substantial supervisory experience and a commitment to customer service.