Library Services Director & Community Impact

City of Kings Mountain; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kings Mountain, Mauney Memorial Library, seeks an experienced library administrator to plan, direct, and oversee all library operations. You will lead programs, services, and staff, with a focus on strategic planning, community engagement, and capital projects.

The role requires MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and 5–7 years of supervisory library experience, with responsibilities spanning budget oversight, grants, and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) required from an ALA-accredited program.
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible professional public library experience, including supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee all library operations, programs, services, and personnel.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term plans in consultation with the advisory board and city management.
• Manage budgets, grants, facilities, technology, and community outreach initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Leadership

Community engagement

Policy development

Education

MLS / MLIS

Tools

Library systems

Job description

City of Kings Mountain, Mauney Memorial Library, seeks an experienced library administrator to plan, direct, and oversee all library operations. You will lead programs, services, and staff, with a focus on strategic planning, community engagement, and capital projects.

The role requires MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and 5–7 years of supervisory library experience, with responsibilities spanning budget oversight, grants, and outreach initiatives.