Library Strategy & Implementation Advisor

King William County Library System; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside County Library System invites a Library Advisor to serve as a system-wide consultant, implementer, and resource for library services across the county. The role collaborates with executive leadership, branch managers, and office staff to ensure high-quality services and coordinated initiatives.

Responsibilities include coaching, training, and guiding branches through organizational priorities, while promoting operational excellence through collaboration and professional expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Significant public library experience in operations, programming, collections, and customer service.
• Experience 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.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly throughout Riverside County.

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 elevate matters requiring executive action.
• Supports implementation of executive priorities and organizational initiatives.
• 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 and analyze trends using LibraryIQ and other approved tools.
• Maintains awareness of current library trends and emerging practices.
• Partners with departments and supports community engagement initiatives.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Project leadership

Education

MLIS/MLS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Integrated Library Systems (ILS)

Microsoft Office

LibraryIQ

Job description

Riverside County Library System invites a Library Advisor to serve as a system-wide consultant, implementer, and resource for library services across the county. The role collaborates with executive leadership, branch managers, and office staff to ensure high-quality services and coordinated initiatives.

Responsibilities include coaching, training, and guiding branches through organizational priorities, while promoting operational excellence through collaboration and professional expertise.