Library Manager - Central Services (Library) - (Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas

11d•$70,075 - $87,610

About The Position

The Library Manager – Central Services manages and oversees Central Library operations, staffing, program delivery, and some systemwide library services. The role oversees event planning, adult learning programs, customer service, staff development, scheduling, collections, budgets and staffing needs, reporting, facility care, and building safety. The manager directs work through managers, coordinators, and specialized staff, collaborates on programs and public initiatives, and helps ensure library services meet community needs.

Requirements

Seven years of job-related experience, including at least three years with supervisory responsibilities and at least three years in a library environment.
Master's degree in Library Science from an A.L.A.-accredited university, or a bachelor's degree in English, Business, Arts, History, Humanities, or an information-related field.
Knowledge of regional library management and personnel management.
Knowledge of library administration, library accounts, payment processing, and circulation activities.
Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and equipment.
Ability to supervise systemwide library programming and service delivery.
Ability to conduct research, provide information, and manage data.
Ability to perform administrative, account, and financial management.
Ability to set goals and objectives, delegate tasks, develop budgets, and facilitate operational success.
Ability to manage multiple library staff and facilities providing a wide range of services, programs, and education.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Equivalency: A bachelor's degree combined with nine years of job-related experience, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity and at least four years of library experience, may fulfill the experience and education requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee Central Library event planning, art and music programs, and other services; support grant applications and identify program goals.
Oversee Adult Learning programs.
Direct work and planning through managers, coordinators, and specialized staff; coach staff, implement plans and schedules, set priorities, and adjust resources and work plans as needed.
Train and provide professional development for library staff, volunteers, and program facilitators.
Manage customer service activities and ensure consistency in service delivery, programming, and facility care.
Coordinate staffing schedules to meet facility, patron, programming, circulation, and reference needs; work with the meeting room coordinator on event and room usage.
Develop regional service goals and objectives; determine staffing, budget, and material needs; oversee collection curation, sharing, and transfers.
Prepare and present library usage reports and evaluate month-end reports, service logs, statistics, school visits, outreach, and community engagement.
Ensure services meet community needs, address service issues, oversee facility maintenance, and manage building and patron safety and security.
Oversee interviewing, selection, reference checks, background evaluation, and processing of new employees.
Collaborate with program administrators to develop and implement events, public art displays, and other Central Library initiatives.
Communicate with staff and clients about upcoming events.
Perform other assigned work.