Library Strategy & Implementation Advisor

Anaheim Public Library; Jurupa Valley (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverside County Library System seeks a Library Advisor, a non-supervisory librarian who serves as a system-wide advisor, implementation leader, and professional resource for library services.

Reporting to the Assistant Executive Director, the Advisor collaborates with Executive leadership and Branch Managers to support high-quality public library services, provide training, coaching, and implementation support.

Qualifications

• MLIS/MLS from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent qualifications.
• Significant public library experience in operations, programming, collections, and customer service.
• Experience coaching managers, training staff, leading projects, or implementing operational improvements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to Branch Managers regarding public library operations, programming, collections, customer service, community engagement, and professional library practices.
• Serves as a professional resource by offering guidance, coaching, recommendations, and implementation assistance.
• Advises on operational incidents and recommends appropriate responses; matters requiring executive action are elevated appropriately.
• Supports implementation of executive priorities and organizational initiatives.
• Assist Branch Managers with implementation plans translating organizational priorities into measurable local actions.
• Identifies implementation 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.
• Serves as a mentor and professional resource.
• Visits branches to support implementation efforts on behalf of executive leadership direction, organizational initiatives, operational assessments, and continuous improvement.
• Use LibraryIQ and other approved tools to analyze operational trends and provide recommendations.
• Maintain awareness of current library trends and emerging practices.
• Partners with various departments and encourages Branch Managers to work with subject-matter experts.
• Supports partnerships, Friends of the Library, programming initiatives, and community engagement.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Project management

Training

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS)

Tools

LibraryIQ

Job description

The Riverside County Library System seeks a Library Advisor, a non-supervisory librarian who serves as a system-wide advisor, implementation leader, and professional resource for library services.

Reporting to the Assistant Executive Director, the Advisor collaborates with Executive leadership and Branch Managers to support high-quality public library services, provide training, coaching, and implementation support.