Librarian Services Manager - Cedar Region

About the role

The Librarian Services Manager oversees, mentors, and supports librarian staff in delivering library and information services across the region. This role requires collaboration with Operations Managers and Assistant Operations Managers to ensure consistent service delivery aligned with KCLS standards.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, mentors, evaluates, coaches, and disciplines assigned employees across the region.
• Coordinates assigned staff activities and functions across the region, including communicating and implementing policies and procedures, programs, and projects.
• Advocates on behalf of staff and patrons' needs and interests at region and system levels.
• Contributes to the overall management of the region as a member of the Region Management Team.
• Fosters a cooperative work environment.
• Participates in region goal setting and strategic planning.
• Develops and implements goals and plans for region's programs, services, events, and collections.
• Collaborates with the system service coordinators for delivery of services.
• Manages and approves payroll time entries and leave requests.
• Coordinates with members of Region Management Team about direct reports' work schedules to support library operational and service needs.
• Tracks and monitors assigned budgets and produces reports.
• Promotes, educates, and supports principles of Intellectual Freedom with staff and patrons.
• Solves related concerns or redirects to appropriate source.

Requirements

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited school of Librarianship, and Washington State certification as a Librarian.
• A minimum of three to five years of certified librarian experience, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Evidence of strong mentoring and/or training experience.

Qualifications

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited school of Librarianship, and Washington State certification as a Librarian.
• A minimum of three to five years of certified librarian experience, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Evidence of strong mentoring and/or training experience.

Skills

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to resolve staff and patron incidents, problems, concerns, and conflicts.
• Experience in fostering a cooperative work environment and promoting Intellectual Freedom.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and monitor budgets and report on progress.
• Knowledge of library service delivery and community engagement.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

TBD.

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, with specific hours varying by location.