Library Services Director

City of Duluth; Duluth (MN); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Duluth seeks a Library Manager to provide strategic leadership and direction for the Duluth Public Library system, guiding a team of library professionals and collaborating with supporting organizations. If you are committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming community space, this role offers an opportunity to drive innovative services.

The position emphasizes advocacy, policy development, budgeting, and representing the library at city and community events, while partnering with the

Formación

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from American Library Association accredited school, AND a minimum of five (5) years of related education and/or full-time, verifiable professional library experience to include supervision and/or management as a primary responsibility.
• At least two (2) years of experience must be in a supervisory/lead position of similar complexity and level of responsibility.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, direct, supervise and evaluate library operations and services at the main and branch libraries.
• Establish short- and long-range goals and objectives within budgetary constraints.
• Develop and monitor division budget.
• Maintain awareness of changing trends and technology in public library operations to aid in formulating, recommending, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of new or revised methods and plans to increase productivity, improve performance, and reduce costs.
• Supervise the development, organization, and coordination of work plans by Library Supervisors in their respective areas.
• Review and evaluate service levels, needs, and interests of the community and determine how to meet those needs. Develop and implement programs/projects.
• Work with library staff and Library Board to develop policies and ensure policies are upheld in day-to-day operations.
• Prepare various reports, records, and correspondence to meet City and State requirements, community needs, and applicable laws.
• Represent the library at professional, governmental, and community events and meetings.
• Supervise assigned staff and serve as a resource to Library Supervisors in coaching, disciplining, and reviewing their assigned staff.
• Evaluate and effectively respond to requests and complaints from the public, City staff, and other entities.
• Provide for effective utilization of the media to communicate library programs, services, issues, and needs to the community.
• Maintain awareness of pertinent legislation, regulations, and professional developments that may affect library or City operations and disseminate information to appropriate personnel.
• Act as City's liaison to the advisory Duluth Library Board, the Friends of the Library, and the Duluth Library Foundation Board.
• Coordinate with other City divisions, such as Property & Facilities Management, Fleet Services, and Information Technology on library's capital and operational needs.
• Manage employee performance, and provide training, coaching, and mentoring for employees.
• Provide clear, sufficient, and timely direction and information to the employees about plans, expectations, tasks, and activities.
• Demonstrate highly-effective leadership by promoting and supporting the mission and vision of the organization, recognizing and defining issues, and taking initiative towards improvements.
• Recommend the hire, transfer, assignment, promotion, employee grievance resolution, discipline, suspension, or discharge of assigned personnel.
• Provide for ongoing training of employees in emerging methods, trends, technologies, and proper and safe work methods and procedures.
• Coordinate with various City departments, other government agencies, and community groups to develop methods of sharing resources, minimizing duplication, and simplifying procedures.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationship with the employees by maintaining two-way communication, producing consistent results, advocating for the team when appropriate, and offering expertise to improve processes, systems, and the organization.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Conocimientos

Library leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Policy development

Community engagement

Educación

Master's Degree in Library Science

Descripción del empleo

The City of Duluth seeks a Library Manager to provide strategic leadership and direction for the Duluth Public Library system, guiding a team of library professionals and collaborating with supporting organizations. If you are committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming community space, this role offers an opportunity to drive innovative services.

The position emphasizes advocacy, policy development, budgeting, and representing the library at city and community events, while partnering with the