Assistant Manager; Libraries

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Arlington, VA, United States

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• Locations 1644 North McKinley Street, Arlington, VA, 22205, US

Arlington County’s Public Library is seeking an Assistant Manager to assist the Librarian Supervisor with the daily operations of the Westover Branch and to manage and coordinate the work of Library Associates, Library Assistants and Library Pages.

Specific duties include:

• Planning, organizing, training, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of employees and volunteers in services provided, enforcing standards, serving on selection panels;
• Assisting with the development and implementation of goals for the branch and programs annually;
• Providing service and assistance to library patrons as well as planning, preparing, and conducting programs in area of specialty;
• Assigning tasks to subordinates and helping them resolve non-routine facility and library patron issues;
• Developing and delivering programs and promoting library outreach services for special populations of library patrons; and
• Monitoring/inspecting selected library materials or equipment for replacement /repair/ arrangement.
• Experience as a hands‑on manager, problem solver and strategic thinker;
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, understand and focus on County‑wide and Library system‑wide priorities, work successfully within a team, and communicate effectively; and

An awareness of current trends in public libraries, be proficient in technology, be forward thinking, and a proven innovator.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience as a hands‑on manager, problem solver and strategic thinker;
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, understand and focus on County‑wide and Library system‑wide priorities, work successfully within a team, and communicate effectively; and

An awareness of current trends in public libraries, be proficient in technology, be forward thinking, and a proven innovator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science from an ALA‑accredited college or university;
• Significant experience in providing library services; and
• At least one year of experience as a professional librarian in a relevant subject/service specialty.
• Managing a public library servicing a culturally diverse customer population;
• Developing programs and outreach services in a library setting; and/or
• Working cross‑departmentally to collaborate on a major initiative, project, or service.

Desirables: Preference will be given to applicants with experience in one or more of the following:

Special Requirements:

As part of this application, please include a cover letter or use the space in the supplemental questionnaire to describe in detail how your training, education and experience has prepared you for this position and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.

Additional Information:

Work location and hours of work: Full‑time, 40 hours per week including regular evening and weekend work. Actual work schedule is determined by the needs of the work location; assignment location could change over time. The current vacancy is at the Westover Branch Library, 1644 N. McKinley Rd, Arlington, VA 22205

The official title of this position is Senior Librarian.