Position Title:

Library Manager (Supervisory Librarian)-DC Public Library

Position Description:

 The Supervisory Librarian also known as the Library Manager is responsible for the efficient and customer service-oriented operation of the branch. This position plays a leadership role in system wide projects; interprets and assists with the development of DC Public Library policies in managing the branch or a central library department. Consults with the supervisor on complex situations but generally functions independently. Using independent judgment and initiative, the incumbent directs, organizes and plans the operation and activities of the local branch library.

DCPL is seeking two (2) Library Managers for the Bellevue and Benning library locations in Washington D.C. We are seeking managers who are strong team-builders with deep experience serving diverse populations in changing neighborhoods.

Join the DC Public Library team to help build a dynamic, inclusive experience throughout the library system. Our participants reflect a wide range of socioeconomic, cultural and religious affiliations within their countries, including people with disabilities, and we encourage people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

The incumbent must possess a Masters-Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution or related field (Education, Social Services, Community Development, Public Administration, Public Health in addition to a minimum of three (3) years of experience or at least 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level. In addition, the candidate must have the ability to the following:

· Leading the development of services and programs to diverse population in an urban setting to include working with community partners and government agencies

· Supervising, training, developing and evaluating staff of diverse abilities.

· Designing and implementing improvements to processes, services, programs and initiatives.

· Facilitating and leading trainings on programs and services for children, teens and adults

· Advising on principles of programming and services for youth, teen and families, including implementation of best practices

Application Process:

https://careers.dc.gov/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U 

Deadline:

12/23/2020