Librarian Services Manager - Cedar Region
About The Position
King County Library System (KCLS) is seeking a qualified and service-minded Librarian Services Manager (official title: Librarian and Information Services Manager) to advance the KCLS mission, vision, and values. In this leadership role, you will supervise, mentor, and support librarian staff across all specialties for service delivery in the library, in the community, and online. You will collaborate closely with Operations Managers and Assistant Operations Managers in your region to provide managerial support and subject matter expertise, ensuring effective and efficient library and information services consistent with KCLS standards, policies, and service directives. This role involves supporting staff in navigating patron behavior incidents and maintaining a welcoming library environment. The Librarian Services Manager plays an integral role in creating and implementing strategies and supporting programming. Your background in library service will inform your ability to apply management/supervisory principles, champion Intellectual Freedom, and thrive in challenging situations. You will model cultivating positive relationships with patrons, staff, and management, and work to ensure the library is proactively responsive to local community needs and interests. This is a regional role, requiring work in multiple locations across the region based on business needs. The schedule includes Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shifts, with evenings and weekends required. Due to planned remodeling, the Kent Library will be closed until 2027, and this position will be based in the Kent Panther Lake Library until then. The Cedar Region includes Fairwood, Kent, Kent Panther Lake, Maple Valley, and Southcenter libraries.
Requirements
- Masters of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited school of Librarianship, and Washington State certification as a Librarian; or Any equivalent combination of education, training or experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position.
- A minimum of three to five years of certified librarian experience, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity.
- Evidence of strong mentoring and/or training experience.
- Washington State Librarian’s Certificate
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License
Responsibilities
- Hires, trains, mentors, evaluates, coaches and disciplines assigned employees across the region.
- Coordinates assigned staff activities and functions across 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.
- Coordinates 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.
- Resolves related concerns or redirects to appropriate source.
- Resolves staff and patron incidents, problems, concerns and conflicts.
- Ensures the Code of Conduct is followed or redirects to appropriate source.
- May be responsible for safe and efficient operations in an assigned facility.
- Participates in activities such as staff meetings, committee work and training.
- Engages with the community and special population groups.
- Initiates, participates and collaborates in the library profession beyond KCLS.
- Maintains professional expertise in order to provide relevant public service.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
