What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Manager III position at Sno-Isle Libraries?
Closing Date: March 22, 2025 - 11:59 p.m.
Pay Range: $9,210.93 - $12,845.73 per month
Job Status: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Employment Type: Regular
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Mill Creek
Job Summary
The Library Manager III position is responsible for ensuring effective operations and services in one of Sno-Isle Libraries' busiest libraries, which typically have an annual circulation of more than 500,000 items and annual traffic of more than 250,000 visitors. This level of customer activity creates complexity requiring a high level of managerial expertise.
This position contributes to the Library District’s effective operation, providing library services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.
We Value Lived Experience
Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.
We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.
Benefits
All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno-isle.org/employment.
Essential Functions
Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
1. Align behavior with the library's mission, values, and strategic focus in serving a diverse stakeholder community.
2. Manage the assigned library to provide effective and efficient service to its customers. Included are such actions as: planning, developing and directing programs that serve the needs of the library's service areas and promote the mission and objectives of the Library District; directing the operation of the library's physical facilities and equipment, arranging for maintenance and repairs as required; directing effective information services for the Library District including developing methods of presenting reference materials.
3. Provide effective direction to assigned library staff. This includes such actions as: interviewing, selecting and training staff; scheduling and assigning staff to tasks and services; coaching staff and arranging for or giving continuing training; applying Library District personnel policies and procedures to such matters as granting and scheduling leave, resolving grievances and discipline matters; and promoting and terminating staff members.
4. Assure the fiscal soundness of the library's operation. This includes developing budgets for operations, staffing, training, equipment and short and long range capital acquisitions; negotiating and obtaining budget approval from local government officials; monitoring expenditures compared to budget and taking necessary corrective action; directing daily accounting for library cash transactions; reviewing and approving purchases.
5. Perform effective community relations and library promotion activities to enhance the public stature and usefulness of the library to its communities. Included are presentations and business negotiations with local government officials as well as presentations to a wide variety of organizations in the public to promote the library and its programs.
6. Address disruptive customer issues to include all behaviors which disrupt other customers or staff and take appropriate action.
7. Perform effective library collection management to provide for a materials collection appropriate for the needs and interests of library's customers. Included are such actions as: researching customers interests; materials availability and collection content; implementing a collection maintenance plan.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
1. Act as Sno-Isle's contact with city staff; liaison to local library board and staff support for local Friends of the Library.
2. Represent the library in the community as required.
3. Provide support to Library Board Members as directed.
4. Serve on various library committees as assigned.
5. Coordinate library volunteers as needed.
6. Prepare correspondence and reports.
7. Train new staff as needed.
8. Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as assigned.
9. Assist with special projects as required.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision
The position reports to an Assistant Director of Community Libraries. The incumbent directs the work of supervisory, professional, and clerical staff in performing a full range of library work.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
1. Thorough knowledge of established practices and procedures for library operation and administration.
2. Knowledge of library resources, programs and services in a public library.
3. Knowledge of advanced reference and bibliographic search methods and systems, collection management, fiscal administration, and community relations.
4. Strong customer service and communication skills.
5. Strong organization and attention to detail.
6. Ability to uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community.
7. Ability to work independently and to set priorities.
8. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
9. Ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective interpersonal skills with the public and co-workers.
10. Ability to handle and resolve disruptive behavior effectively.
11. Ability to operate relevant computer systems including hardware and software, such as Microsoft Word, electronic databases, e-mail, and internet navigation in addition to other office equipment and security systems.
12. Ability to provide a valid driver's license from the State of Washington required.
Education and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position can be acquired by a combination of experience and education including:
1. Master's degree in library science from an accredited university is required.
2. Five years related professional librarian experience required or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
3. Two years of supervisory or management experience required.
4. Provide a Washington State Librarian certificate within 60 days of hire.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most of the work of incumbents is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent must identify and organize library materials such as books, audiobooks, and DVDs based on small-print numbers and alphabetical characters on spine labels; remain stationary at times and move about the building or outdoors at others; and operate computers for extended periods of time. An incumbent may occasionally move objects or materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
There is constant interpersonal contact with staff members and with customers of various ages and social groups. These contacts and situations are deemed to be generally safe, but require incumbents to be cordial, helpful, and skilled in effective interpersonal skills with others both in the public and within the Library District. At times these interactions may involve hostile, disruptive, or disgruntled members of the public. These conditions are not deemed to be inherently dangerous but may be disagreeable on occasion.
Incumbents may travel to various sites in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions. To accomplish this travel, the incumbent must be able to drive and hold a valid Washington State driver's license or to make independent arrangements for such transportation.
The following questions will be asked during the application process and will be considered during the application evaluation:
1. Describe how your experience and skills meet the education and experience requirements for this position as listed on the job posting. Provide specific examples.
2. Describe any experience in being in charge of a building or facility.
3. Describe one example of your experience in engagement work/relationship-building with an organization or community group. Please include in your response: strategy, how the group or organization was chosen and why, initial engagement, and communication.
4. Describe your experience in supervising others, including hiring, performance management, and corrective actions. Provide specific examples.
5. Describe your leadership style and how you work with a staff team to achieve goals.
Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all Sno-Isle Libraries' positions are subject to transfer.
Pay Range: $9,210.93 - $12,845.73 per month
Job Status: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Employment Type: Regular
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Mill Creek
Job Summary
The Library Manager III position is responsible for ensuring effective operations and services in one of Sno-Isle Libraries' busiest libraries, which typically have an annual circulation of more than 500,000 items and annual traffic of more than 250,000 visitors. This level of customer activity creates complexity requiring a high level of managerial expertise.
This position contributes to the Library District’s effective operation, providing library services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.
We Value Lived Experience
Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.
We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.
Benefits
All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno-isle.org/employment.
Essential Functions
Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
1. Align behavior with the library's mission, values, and strategic focus in serving a diverse stakeholder community.
2. Manage the assigned library to provide effective and efficient service to its customers. Included are such actions as: planning, developing and directing programs that serve the needs of the library's service areas and promote the mission and objectives of the Library District; directing the operation of the library's physical facilities and equipment, arranging for maintenance and repairs as required; directing effective information services for the Library District including developing methods of presenting reference materials.
3. Provide effective direction to assigned library staff. This includes such actions as: interviewing, selecting and training staff; scheduling and assigning staff to tasks and services; coaching staff and arranging for or giving continuing training; applying Library District personnel policies and procedures to such matters as granting and scheduling leave, resolving grievances and discipline matters; and promoting and terminating staff members.
4. Assure the fiscal soundness of the library's operation. This includes developing budgets for operations, staffing, training, equipment and short and long range capital acquisitions; negotiating and obtaining budget approval from local government officials; monitoring expenditures compared to budget and taking necessary corrective action; directing daily accounting for library cash transactions; reviewing and approving purchases.
5. Perform effective community relations and library promotion activities to enhance the public stature and usefulness of the library to its communities. Included are presentations and business negotiations with local government officials as well as presentations to a wide variety of organizations in the public to promote the library and its programs.
6. Address disruptive customer issues to include all behaviors which disrupt other customers or staff and take appropriate action.
7. Perform effective library collection management to provide for a materials collection appropriate for the needs and interests of library's customers. Included are such actions as: researching customers interests; materials availability and collection content; implementing a collection maintenance plan.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
1. Act as Sno-Isle's contact with city staff; liaison to local library board and staff support for local Friends of the Library.
2. Represent the library in the community as required.
3. Provide support to Library Board Members as directed.
4. Serve on various library committees as assigned.
5. Coordinate library volunteers as needed.
6. Prepare correspondence and reports.
7. Train new staff as needed.
8. Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as assigned.
9. Assist with special projects as required.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision
The position reports to an Assistant Director of Community Libraries. The incumbent directs the work of supervisory, professional, and clerical staff in performing a full range of library work.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
1. Thorough knowledge of established practices and procedures for library operation and administration.
2. Knowledge of library resources, programs and services in a public library.
3. Knowledge of advanced reference and bibliographic search methods and systems, collection management, fiscal administration, and community relations.
4. Strong customer service and communication skills.
5. Strong organization and attention to detail.
6. Ability to uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community.
7. Ability to work independently and to set priorities.
8. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
9. Ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective interpersonal skills with the public and co-workers.
10. Ability to handle and resolve disruptive behavior effectively.
11. Ability to operate relevant computer systems including hardware and software, such as Microsoft Word, electronic databases, e-mail, and internet navigation in addition to other office equipment and security systems.
12. Ability to provide a valid driver's license from the State of Washington required.
Education and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position can be acquired by a combination of experience and education including:
1. Master's degree in library science from an accredited university is required.
2. Five years related professional librarian experience required or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
3. Two years of supervisory or management experience required.
4. Provide a Washington State Librarian certificate within 60 days of hire.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most of the work of incumbents is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent must identify and organize library materials such as books, audiobooks, and DVDs based on small-print numbers and alphabetical characters on spine labels; remain stationary at times and move about the building or outdoors at others; and operate computers for extended periods of time. An incumbent may occasionally move objects or materials weighing up to 35 pounds.
There is constant interpersonal contact with staff members and with customers of various ages and social groups. These contacts and situations are deemed to be generally safe, but require incumbents to be cordial, helpful, and skilled in effective interpersonal skills with others both in the public and within the Library District. At times these interactions may involve hostile, disruptive, or disgruntled members of the public. These conditions are not deemed to be inherently dangerous but may be disagreeable on occasion.
Incumbents may travel to various sites in all kinds of weather and traffic conditions. To accomplish this travel, the incumbent must be able to drive and hold a valid Washington State driver's license or to make independent arrangements for such transportation.
The following questions will be asked during the application process and will be considered during the application evaluation:
1. Describe how your experience and skills meet the education and experience requirements for this position as listed on the job posting. Provide specific examples.
2. Describe any experience in being in charge of a building or facility.
3. Describe one example of your experience in engagement work/relationship-building with an organization or community group. Please include in your response: strategy, how the group or organization was chosen and why, initial engagement, and communication.
4. Describe your experience in supervising others, including hiring, performance management, and corrective actions. Provide specific examples.
5. Describe your leadership style and how you work with a staff team to achieve goals.
Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all Sno-Isle Libraries' positions are subject to transfer.
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