Public Services Leader for Expanding Library System

VLA; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamsburg Regional Library in Williamsburg, VA, seeks an experienced Assistant Library Director for Public Services to help guide growth and transformation as WRL expands to three locations.

You will oversee daily public service operations, lead staff development, partner with community groups, and help plan budgeting, technology integration, and innovative services such as makerspaces and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited library school.
• Significant public library supervisory experience.
• Reliable transportation to work site(s).
• Knowledge of library services, personnel management and customer service standards.
• Proficiency with computer software including MS Office Suite.
• Ability to plan, organize, supervise staff and meet deadlines with diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of library public service divisions as a management team member.
• Supervises and evaluates division directors as required by the org chart.
• Assists in annual library budgeting and financial planning.
• Keeps abreast of technology advances and improves public services with data reporting.
• Develops staff through training, meetings and cross-site visits.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Public Services

Data Analysis

Technology

Customer Service

Education

Masters of Library Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Williamsburg Regional Library in Williamsburg, VA, seeks an experienced Assistant Library Director for Public Services to help guide growth and transformation as WRL expands to three locations.

You will oversee daily public service operations, lead staff development, partner with community groups, and help plan budgeting, technology integration, and innovative services such as makerspaces and hands-on learning.