Library Director

Weber County•Roy, UT

9h•$62 - $96•Onsite

About The Position

Weber County Library System is seeking an experienced, innovative, and community-minded professional to serve as its next Library Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a highly regarded public library system serving approximately 278,000 Weber County residents through five library locations and a workforce of more than 170 employees. The Library Director is the chief executive and senior professional librarian of the Weber County Library System. Reporting to the Library Board of Trustees and county officials, the Director provides executive leadership for library services, personnel, finances, facilities, collections, technology, programs, and community relations. The ideal candidate will bring strong public library experience, sound administrative judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead a complex organization while maintaining a clear focus on public service and measurable results. We are looking for a director who balances a deep passion for librarianship with the mindset of an executive, someone who sees budgets, modern facilities, and evolving technologies as creative tools to empower our community. You will oversee: Exceptional "Third Space" Facilities: Our five unique locations are designed for hands-on experimentation and community gathering. They feature incredible public amenities including black box theaters, modern makerspaces, tech labs, art galleries, cafes, and outdoor amphitheaters. A Talented, Passionate Workforce: You will lead a dedicated team of more than 170 professionals and support staff spanning public service, technical processing—including cataloging and acquisitions—IT, operations, marketing, and administration. Together, this collaborative workforce is excited to partner with you to continually rethink and elevate what public service can achieve. Rich Collections & Intellectual Freedom: We steward more than 757,000 physical items alongside a rapidly growing digital catalog. Our collections directly reflect our core commitment to education, intellectual freedom, equity, and diverse perspectives. A Natural Culture of Innovation: From being early automation pioneers to deploying our custom BrAIny artificial intelligence services in 2026, our library is an evolving learning platform that shapes how our community works, creates, and communicates. Strong, Stable Fiscal Foundation: Backed securely by property taxes, our 2026 operating budget is $17.2 million, complemented by a Capital Improvement Fund of more than $3,000,000. As the Library’s fiscal officer, you will have the financial runway to maintain excellence and plan meaningfully for the future.

Requirements

Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association-accredited program is required.
A proven record of progressive leadership in a public library system of significant size and complexity.
A minimum of 10 years of professional library experience.
Including at least eight years of administrative experience overseeing personnel, budgets, services, and, preferably, multi-site facilities.
Demonstrated ability to employ management techniques effectively in directing, planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, budgeting, and evaluating the library's operation.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to facilitate discussion and build consensus.
Excellent communication skills, including public speaking ability.
Excellent business and problem-solving skills.
Ability to supervise employees and delegate responsibility, fairly and in accordance with board policies and state and federal laws.
Ability to work productively within lines of authority and to accept decisions made by the board.
Ability to function effectively in a political environment, where real-world compromises are sometimes necessary for the health of the organization.
Ability to think abstractly, understand complex ideas, and see the whole picture.
Ability to think analytically and to manipulate statistical data.
Ability to handle complaints and controversy with objectivity.
Desire to meet and serve the library's user community.
Ability to organize job duties and work independently, handling multiple, competing priorities and accommodating deadlines.
Creativity to envision and communicate directives for library programs and services.
Ability to exhibit good judgment according to a formalist system of ethics and establish a cordial and effective working relationship with the public, support employees, colleagues, board members, and county officials.
Availability for morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and some holiday shifts.
Ability and willingness to engage effectively with individuals from all segments of the community, including those who may be experiencing significant social, economic, or personal challenges.
Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check are required.
Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, hear, balance, and reach.
Must use hands and fingers to operate a computer.
Must be able to lift up to fifteen pounds, and occasionally up to fifty pounds.
Must be able to move about the work area, talk clearly with customers and employees, and hear responses.
Must have excellent close vision and good distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

A second Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) or an equivalent degree is highly valued, particularly with preparation in organizational leadership, finance, and operations.
Executive leadership experience, including demonstrated experience working with elected officials and governing boards, may also be considered.
Fluency in more than one language.

Responsibilities

Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for a dynamic, five-location county library system, working closely with the Library Board of Trustees, county leadership, employees, and the community to advance the Library’s mission and long-term success.
Leads systemwide planning, policy implementation, budgeting, collections, facilities, technology, public services, communications, and organizational development while ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources and compliance with applicable laws and professional standards.
Acts as the Library’s chief executive and public representative, building strong community and governmental partnerships, championing intellectual freedom, identifying opportunities for innovation and funding, and positioning the Library to meet the evolving needs of Weber County residents.
Oversight of the county library system and its 170+ employees.
Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, discipline, and act to dismiss, retain, or promote a competent professional workforce for the achievement and delivery of superior library service.
Analyze workflow, scheduling, and use of leave.