Senior Library Manager

Live Oak Public Library • Savannah, GA

4d • $65,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Library Manager provides professional, supervisory, and administrative work, including public service and direction of the day-to-day operation of a large branch and multiple library departments or branches within the Live Oak Public Library system. The role leads and manages staff and building resources to achieve library goals and objectives for an assigned location. Under general direction, the manager performs professional library work at a large branch and system-wide, supervises librarians and support staff, assists the Director of Public Services with policy and procedure analysis, may participate in or chair system-wide committees, and helps train new branch managers. The position handles varied operational details and aligns branch initiatives with LOPL strategic plans.

The position is based at Islands Library in Savannah, Georgia, and reports to the Director of Public Services. It is a full-time, exempt role with a stated salary range of $65,000 to $80,000 per year and travel of up to 25%. The manager must be able to work nights and weekends and perform duties at other library locations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited university.
• At least 5 years of library or related professional experience.
• Previous Library Manager experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience managing people.
• Experience with staff development, including setting clear objectives, assigning challenging work, developing progress measures, and providing effective feedback.
• Ability to work nights and weekends, stand for extended periods during the workday, and perform duties at other library locations.
• Physical ability to operate job-related machines and office equipment and move or carry job-related objects and materials.
• Transportation to travel between library locations.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff, patrons, and community members across socioeconomic, educational, literacy, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to build team morale, foster open dialogue and belonging, empower others, invite input, and share ownership and visibility.
• Process-management skills, including organizing people and activities, simplifying complex processes, and identifying opportunities for synergy and integration.
• Problem-solving skills, including honest analysis, identifying less obvious issues, and investigating multiple sources for answers.
• Ability to express oneself effectively and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead employees at the assigned library in managing day-to-day operations.
• Delegate tasks, respond to questions and complaints, and gather data for communications and reports.
• Serve as the location’s primary contact with other Library departments.
• Develop, coach, and train staff; set performance measures and hold staff accountable.
• Manage, hire, orient, and evaluate staff.
• Communicate system initiatives to staff and customers and coordinate objectives at the individual library level.
• Project the resources and personnel needed to meet established goals and objectives.
• Resolve local problems and assist with system-level problem solving.
• Take ownership of customer complaints through resolution.
• Interpret and communicate LOPL policies and procedures to staff and customers.
• Coordinate, initiate, and approve paperwork and documentation for fiscal and regulatory control.
• Assist with preparation of the library budget and manage to the budget.
• Assist in delivering customer services at all service points.
• Maintain skills in library collections, technology, reference, and circulation.
• Use computer applications and library equipment and maintain current knowledge of system-wide and location-specific procedures, processes, policies, and operations.
• Use email, voicemail, and other Library technology to maintain communication.
• Ensure the library building and grounds are properly maintained.
• Prepare operational reports and library statistics.
• Attend local, state, and national conferences or meetings as required.
• Act as the library’s point of contact for supply orders, maintain sufficient supplies, and ensure appropriate inventory.
• Perform additional assigned duties, including leading projects and serving on task forces or committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior