Sno-Isle Libraries is recruiting for a Library Manager III!
Public libraries are more useful—and exciting—than
ever. Embark on a meaningful journey where your passion for learning,
commitment to public service, and love for literature converge. Plus, you'll
have access to all you can read books.
Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of over 800,000
residents across two counties. Your journey towards professional growth and
community connection starts here! Our libraries are the gateway to things yet
unimagined, and we want you to help create that experience for future
generations.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, ensuring
equitable access to opportunities for both personal and professional
development. Join us in creating a library experience for our diverse
communities, where your contributions play a pivotal role in building a more
inclusive and connected future for everyone.
About the Opportunity
The Library Manager III position is responsible for
ensuring effective operations and services in one of Sno-Isle Libraries'
busiest buildings, which has an annual circulation and traffic of around
200,000 items and customers.
The library is in close proximity to an elementary
school, middle school, Kamiak High School, as well as the Boys and Girls Club.
Because of its location, the library is excited to host up to a hundred teens
on most afternoons during the school year. 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.
Job Location: Mukilteo, WA
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.
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.
Pay Range: $9,210.93 - $12,845.73 monthly
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.
How to
Apply
Job posting
closing date: August 24, 2025 - 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
Apply online: https://www.sno-isle.org/employment/
Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Sno-Isle Libraries is a large, two-county library district in the beautiful north Puget Sound region of Washington State. District boundaries stretch from rugged timberlands to suburban centers, from rolling farmlands to the ocean vistas. Set in the fastest-growing corner of the state, Sno-Isle Libraries serves more than 800,000 residents through 23 community libraries, online services, Library on Wheels, and our website at sno-isle.org.
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