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Texas Library Association - Issaquah, WA, United States, 98027
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Job Number 2025-00067
King County Library System (KCLS) is looking for a qualified and service-minded Librarian Services Manager (official title: Librarian and Information Services
Manager).
As a Librarian Services Manager you will have the opportunity to advance the KCLS
mission, vision and values by supervising, mentoring, and supporting librarian staff in all
specialties for service delivery in the library, in the community, and online. In this
leadership role, you will collaborate closely with Operations Managers and Assistant
Operations Managers in your region to provide managerial support and subject matter
expertise to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient library and information services
for a region consistent with KCLS standards, policies, and service directives.
As a member of the KCLS Team, your background in library service will directly inform your
ability to apply a working knowledge of management/supervisory principles and practice,
model, and champion Intellectual Freedom, and thrive in sometimes challenging
situations. You will model cultivating positive relationships with patrons, library staff, and
management and work to ensure that the library is proactively responsive to local
community needs and interests.
This is a regional role; therefore, the schedule may require working in multiple locations
across the region based on business needs.
The positions are available in the Riverview Region, which includes the following libraries
Issaquah
Mercer Island
Newcastle
Renton
Renton Highlands
Skyway
Examples of Duties:
Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily
performed by all incumbents, however, and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent
may be expected to perform.
1. Hires, trains, mentors, evaluates, coaches and disciplines assigned employees
across the region.
2. Coordinates assigned staff activities and functions across region, including
communicating and implementing policies and procedures, programs and projects.
3. Advocates on behalf of staff and patrons’ needs and interests at region and system
levels.
4. Contributes to the overall management of the region as a member of the Region
Management Team.
5. Fosters a cooperative work environment.
6. Participates in region goal setting and strategic planning. Develops and implements
goals and plans for region’s programs, services, events and collections.
7. Coordinates with the system service coordinators for delivery of services.
8. Manages and approves payroll time entries and leave requests.
9. Coordinates with members of Region Management Team about direct reports’ work
schedules to support library operational and service needs.
10. Tracks and monitors assigned budgets and produces reports.
11. Promotes, educates, and supports principles of Intellectual Freedom with staff and
patrons. Resolves related concerns or redirects to appropriate source.
Secondary Duties:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kcls/jobs/4910004/librarian-services-manager-king-county-library-system-riverview-region?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs1. Resolves staff and patron incidents, problems, concerns and conflicts. Ensures the
Code of Conduct is followed or redirects to appropriate source.
2. May be responsible for safe and efficient operations in an assigned facility.
3. Participates in activities such as staff meetings, committee work and training.
4. Engages with the community and special population groups.
5. Initiates, participates and collaborates in the library profession beyond KCLS.
Maintains professional expertise in order to provide relevant public service.
6. Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Desired Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited school of Librarianship, and
Washington State certification as a Librarian. - A minimum of three to five years of certified librarian experience, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity; or
any equivalent combination of education, training or experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position. - Evidence of strong mentoring and/or training experience.
Special Requirements:
- Washington State Librarian’s Certificate
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License