Supervising Librarian

Supervising Librarian

We are seeking a Supervising Librarian to lead both the Prairie West and Humboldt Branch locations.

Are you an experienced and motivated public service leader with a heart for people and who takes ownership of your work? If so, then we want you to join our team. This position oversees, supervises, and maintains the daily operations of a branch library. This position also coordinates branch services with other Siouxland Libraries branches and uses hospitality to perform in-depth library service involving extensive public contact. If you possess effective leadership skills and have the passion for coaching and developing a team through goal setting, regular feedback, and fostering positive working relationships, you may be a good fit. Do you want to work in a professional environment guided by the following Core Values:

• Safety: protecting quality of life
• Teamwork: collaborating to serve
• Innovation: driving growth and development
• Character: doing the right thing
• Respect: honoring the dignity of others

Siouxland Libraries will be seeking candidates with the following qualifications and competencies:

• Future-oriented, can articulate vision of possibilities and likelihood of their success. Has broad knowledge and perspective.
• Effectively copes with change, comfortably shifts gears, and manages risk and uncertainty. Decisive and action oriented without having the total picture.
• Skilled at communicating effectively and appropriately. Articulate orally and in writing. Has a desire and ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Knowledgeable about how an organization, especially libraries, works and knows how to get results using both formal and informal channels. Recognizes and understands the culture of an organization. Understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures of the organization.
• Ability to relate well and build appropriate rapport and relationships with a variety of people in all levels of the organization, as well as people outside the organization. Uses diplomacy and tact and can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Sets and maintains clear expectations consistent with the mission and values of Siouxland Libraries and resolves conflict equitably and timely. Addresses issues as they arise and has an ability to inspire success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a master's degree in library science from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three (3) years of library experience with demonstrated areas of progressive responsibility, and a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
• Must be willing to work evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays as required.