Library Manager - Early Literacy (Library) - (Unclassified Position)

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Public Library is seeking a Library Manager for Early Literacy to oversee division operations, staff, and program delivery. You will lead service excellence for patrons, supervise staff, and coordinate community programs and procurement of materials.

The role emphasizes leadership, data-informed decision making, and collaboration with other library functions, with growth opportunities within the city’s library system.

Qualifications

• Five years of library services experience, including three in supervisory capacity.
• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Equivalency options may satisfy education/experience requirements; see posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for division operations and staff.
• Oversee daily division operations and staffing.
• Address patron complaints promptly and courteously.
• Coordinate programs with other library services and facilities.
• Develop and evaluate collections and readers advisory to serve the community.
• Develop staff schedules and ensure adequate public service coverage.
• Prepare reports and statistics on division activities.
• Train staff and assess performance.
• Collaborate with facilities and security for safety.

Skills

Library leadership

Staff supervision

Customer service

Program development

Communication

Budgeting & reporting

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Master’s in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Library management software

Cataloging/Acquisitions systems

Job description

Library Manager - Early Literacy (Library) - (Unclassified Position)### Library Manager - Early Literacy (Library) - (Unclassified Position)Apply: LIBYOUNG: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 2, 2026 (27 days left to apply): 26-29641**Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.**Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture,we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community.**Job Summary**Library Manager manages, oversees, and provides direction for operations, staffing, and program delivery for a division at Dallas Public Library.**Job Description****Overview**The Library Manager manages, oversees, and provides direction for operations, staffing, and program delivery for a division at Dallas Public Library. The primary role is to provide oversight, supervision and direction to staff ensuring professional delivery of library services to its patrons. **Essential Functions**1. Provides leadership in effectuating staff contributions towards Library system goals, as well as by developing and maintaining a positive, helpful and professional approach to the overall community and individual library customers.2. Manages, directs, and organizes division services and staff and supervises daily division operation.3. Responds to and resolves patron complaints and concerns in a timely and courteous manner; directs customers to the general location of library materials and resources.4. Coordinates activities and programs with other library functions/locations such as adult learning initiatives, meeting rooms, computer classes, acquisition of library materials, marketing, and communications, etc.5. Develops, designs, selects, and evaluates materials collection for readers advisory and to devise appropriate library programming to better serve the community; determines which books should be withdrawn or replaced; selects and evaluates gifts to be added to collection in order to maintain and provide the public with a wide variety of informational resources.6. Develops and coordinates service desk schedule and work schedule to provide adequate coverage to meet the needs of the public.7. Composes reports of location activities and operational statistics, etc.8. Trains staff and submits assessments of performance.9. Liaises with building maintenance to ensure repair and maintenance of facilities.10. Manages safety and security of the division for customers and staff.11. Uses computer programs to create and review statistical reports on circulation data, analyze information, develop conclusions, and determine methods to improve services.12. Keeps abreast of system-wide developments through briefings, meetings and workshops to maintain increased direction and opportunities for professional growth in the field.13. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the library’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** * Ability to manage and oversee library staff performing a wide range of library services and activities producing effective actions for the team.* Knowledge of customer service, library management, and team management.* Ability to supervise and oversee delivery of library programming.* Knowledge related to division duties such as acquisitions of materials, public service, marketing or adult learning.* Ability to conduct research and provide information and manage data.* Ability to perform administrative tasks, account management, and financial accounting procedures.* Ability to set goals and objectives, define and delegate tasks, develop budget, and facilitate operational success.* Ability to use logical and analytical deduction to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches. This includes evaluating the cost effectiveness of potential solutions.* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.* Knowledge of computer programs.* Ability to direct and train others.* Ability to give detailed instructions, to coordinate and assign work schedules.* Ability to adapt to change quickly and effectively.* Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, employees, and the general public.* Ability to prioritize by selecting from multiple options or activities to achieve a goal.* Reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations to stay abreast of trends and news in libraries and library science, including technology, customer service issues, and management trends.* Ability to manages time wisely to complete assignments on time, as well as to maximize productivity. **Minimum Qualifications** **Experience**Five (5) years of experience in library services or frontline customer-service including three (3) years of experience in supervisory capacity. **Licenses and Certifications**None **Education**Master’s in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution. **Equivalency**A combination of three (3) years of experience in supervisory capacity or coordinating of system-wide library initiatives and three (3) years in frontline customer service in a library or a related field may fulfill the experience requirement.A combination of a Bachelor's degree, seven (7) years of experience in library services, frontline customer services, supervision, or system-wide library initiatives may fulfill the education and experience requirement.**Salary Range**$58,801.60 - $70,574.40The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.