Library Manager, Early Literacy Programs

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

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.