Supervising Librarian

City of Sioux Falls • City of Sioux Falls, SD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Supervising Librarian to lead both the Prairie West and Humboldt Branch locations. This position oversees, supervises, and maintains the daily operations of a branch library. This position also coordinates branch services with other Siouxland Libraries branches and uses hospitality to perform in-depth library service involving extensive public contact. If you possess effective leadership skills and have the passion for coaching and developing a team through goal setting, regular feedback, and fostering positive working relationships, you may be a good fit. The position is in a professional environment guided by the following Core Values: Safety: protecting quality of life, Teamwork: collaborating to serve, Innovation: driving growth and development, Character: doing the right thing, Respect: honoring the dignity of others.

Requirements

• Graduation with a master’s degree in library science from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of three (3) years of library experience with demonstrated areas of progressive responsibility.
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Skilled at communicating effectively and appropriately, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledgeable about how an organization, especially libraries, works and knows how to get results using both formal and informal channels.
• Ability to relate well and build appropriate rapport and relationships with a variety of people.
• Uses diplomacy and tact and can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Must be willing to work evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays as required.

Nice To Haves

• Future-oriented, can articulate vision of possibilities and likelihood of their success.
• Has broad knowledge and perspective.
• Effectively copes with change, comfortably shifts gears, and manages risk and uncertainty.
• Decisive and action oriented without having the total picture.
• Has a desire and ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Recognizes and understands the culture of an organization.
• Understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, supervises, and maintains the daily operations of a branch library.
• Coordinates branch services with other Siouxland Libraries branches.
• Performs in-depth library service involving extensive public contact.
• Coaches and develops a team through goal setting, regular feedback, and fostering positive working relationships.
• Sets and maintains clear expectations consistent with the mission and values of Siouxland Libraries.
• Resolves conflict equitably and timely.
• Addresses issues as they arise and inspires success.

What This Job Offers

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