Library Operations Consultant

Library Systems & Services, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside County Library System seeks a Library Advisor to serve as a system-wide advisor, implementation leader, and professional resource across its libraries. The role reports to the Assistant Executive Director and collaborates with executive leadership, branch managers, and office staff to support high-quality public library services.

The Library Advisor provides consultation, coaching, training, and implementation support, focusing on organizational effectiveness, executive priority

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; MLIS/MLS preferred.
• Significant public library experience demonstrating expertise in library operations, programming, collections, and customer service.
• Experience supporting organizational initiatives, coaching managers, training staff, leading projects, or implementing operational improvements preferred.
• Strong facilitation, communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate without supervisory authority.
• Ability to analyze operational data and translate findings into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to Branch Managers regarding public library operations, programming, collections, customer service, and community engagement.
• Offers guidance, coaching, recommendations, and implementation assistance as a professional resource.
• Advises on operational incidents and elevates executive actions when needed.
• Supports implementation of executive priorities and organizational initiatives.
• Assists in translating organizational priorities into measurable local actions through implementation planning.
• Identifies challenges and collaborates on solutions.
• Participates in cross-functional projects that advance operational excellence.
• Supports orientation and onboarding of new Branch Managers and management staff.
• Identifies training needs and coordinates learning opportunities.
• Assists in facilitating leadership forums, peer-learning sessions, workshops, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Visits branches to support implementation efforts and analyze operational trends using LibraryIQ.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Influencing without authority

Data analysis

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MLIS/MLS

Public administration

Education/Business background

Tools

LibraryIQ

Integrated library systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Riverside County Library System seeks a Library Advisor to serve as a system-wide advisor, implementation leader, and professional resource across its libraries. The role reports to the Assistant Executive Director and collaborates with executive leadership, branch managers, and office staff to support high-quality public library services.

The Library Advisor provides consultation, coaching, training, and implementation support, focusing on organizational effectiveness, executive priority