Library Services Manager jobs in Austin, TX

The City of Cedar Park

• Passionate library advocate
• Creative collaborator
• Strong communicator
• Bridge-builder
• Skilled manager
• Technology enthusiast

• Building our team as we look forward to an exciting new library building opening in the Fall of 2024
• Transforming and modernizing library services and programs to serve our diverse community
• Growing opportunities to learn, create and have fun

The Position

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  Oversees and manages a major Library division including hiring, training, supervising and evaluating employee performance;
• Develops division goals, objectives, priorities and procedures for area of responsibility, as well as participating in the development of department policies, short- and long-range plans, and City initiatives;
• Performs and oversees Library staff in planning, managing, and implementing both year-round programs and special events,;
• Manages an annual program budget and monitors expenditures in their area of responsibility;
• Manages collection development, including reviewing and selecting materials for acquisition by, and removal from, the Library;
• Performs and oversees customer service and reference services for their area of responsibility, including responding to information needs using available resources and readers advisory;
• Responds to patron communications and concerns relative to Library staff and division activities;
• Represents the City of Cedar Park and the Cedar Park Public Library to the public, including serving on the Leadership Team, participating in community organizations, maintaining effective communication with community partners, and providing outreach services to community stakeholders;
• Writes and administers grants to support Library services;
• Participates in professional meetings and workshops to discuss Library topics and follows current Library trends;
• Assists with the Library's website administration, social media outlets and other Library communications;

• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

Supplemental Information

The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our benefits.