Assistant Manager; Libraries

Assistant Manager (Libraries) role at Arlington County Government.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• An awareness of current trends in public libraries, proficiency in technology, forward‑thinking, and proven innovation.

• 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.
• An awareness of current trends in public libraries, proficiency in technology, forward‑thinking, and proven innovation.

• Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library & information Science from an ALA‑accredited college or university.
• Significant experience in providing library services.
• 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.
• Working cross‑departmentally to collaborate on a major initiative, project, or service.

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

• Work location and hours of work:
  Full‑time, 40 hours per week including regular evening and weekend work. 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Government Administration