Senior Librarian — Collections, Programs & Leadership

City-of-New-Orlean; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

New Orleans Public Library seeks a professional with supervisory library experience to manage a special collection, technical services operation, or major system function. Responsibilities include cataloging or ordering rare materials, participating in selections, and staff scheduling.

The role also involves developing programs, training staff, and evaluating branch services, with focus on expanding library offerings and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited graduate library school.
• Four years of full-time professional library experience, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage a special collection, technical services operation, or major library system function.
• Perform cataloging or ordering of rare books and specialized materials; participate in materials selections.
• Develop and evaluate programs and staff training; supervise branch staff and scheduling.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Librarian I/II experience

Staff training

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

Job description

New Orleans Public Library seeks a professional with supervisory library experience to manage a special collection, technical services operation, or major system function. Responsibilities include cataloging or ordering rare materials, participating in selections, and staff scheduling.

The role also involves developing programs, training staff, and evaluating branch services, with focus on expanding library offerings and customer engagement.