Library Manager

LIBRARY MANAGER

Salary
$99,677.00 – $ Annually

Location
LIBRARY SYSTEM, GA

Job Type
LIBRARY

Department
LIBRARY

Opening Date
11/17/2025

Closing Date
1/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade:
26

Description
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UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

BRANCH

LOCATION:

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Library Science; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible experience as a library branch manager or a manager of library support services, to include three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Specific License or Certification

Required:

Certification as a Professional Librarian issued by the State of Georgia to be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Examination:
The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

All applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the Personnel Department.

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to manage multiple branch libraries, divisions, or system-wide programs and services. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans for library services; approving branch and divisional budgets; and developing and maintaining Library collections. This classification is distinguished from Librarian, Principal in that this class oversees the activities of multiple branch libraries or divisions, whereas the latter manages a single branch library or Central Library divisions as assigned.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: makes hiring and termination decisions or recommendations; oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to Library Director.

Advises Director on collection related issues: develops recommendations for changes in management process; reviews patron responses, buying opportunities, technology issues, statistical data, materials budget, and other items/issues; participates in development of system wide policies and procedures;

Oversees development and management of Library collection: analyzes statistical data to determine collection usage; confers with department, branch staff, selectors, and vendors to profile collection needs of communities served by the Library; oversees processes for selection of new materials and removal of outdated ones; and ensures patron access by coordination with Cataloging, IT, and Circulation divisions.

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