Library Supervisor

Maricopa County, AZ

$65K — $96K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • One year of professional library experience
  • Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school
  • Experience as a supervisor or lead
  • Experience in a public library
  • Experience presenting and facilitating programs in a library setting

Responsibilities

  • Interview, train, supervise, and evaluate branch staff and volunteers
  • Schedule staff and authorize leave for equitable work distribution
  • Maintain library collections through merchandising techniques and engaging displays
  • Act on behalf of the Large Branch Manager when necessary
  • Identify operational needs and provide improvement recommendations
  • Plan and conduct public programs
  • Oversee maintenance, safety, and security of the branch
  • Serve as liaison to outside organizations and committees

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with library staff and the community
  • Opportunity to lead and inspire a team
  • Engagement in community enrichment programs
  • Involvement in continuous improvement of library operations
  • Professional development opportunities within the library setting
Full Job Description
Posting Date
06/23/26

Application Deadline
07/06/26

Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $65,000 - $80,750 annually
Full Pay Range: $65,000 - $96,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
Library District

About the Position

If you seek to lead people and inspire teamwork, and have a passion for contributing to the success of your community, then the Georgia T. Lord Library Supervisor position is for you!

As the Library Supervisor, you will oversee staff and daily operations for a large branch library under a Branch Manager's guidance.

Join us now to work collaboratively with library staff and the community to enrich the lives of members of our community!

We Require
  • One year of professional library experience
  • Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Associated (ALA) accredited school


We Also Value
  • Experience as a supervisor or lead
  • Experience in a public library
  • Experience presenting and facilitating programs in a library setting


Job Contributions
  • Interviews, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned branch staff and volunteers
  • Schedules staff and authorizes leave to ensure an equitable distribution of work and adequate staffing
  • Maintains vibrant and attractive collections by employing merchandising techniques, presenting engaging displays, and following adopted collection maintenance practices
  • Acts on behalf of the Large Branch Manager in their absence
  • Identifies needs and provides recommendations for improving branch operations (use of space, equipment, staffing, training, etc.)
  • Assists with establishing, evaluating, and revising branch goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
  • Plans and conducts programs for the public
  • Oversees the maintenance, safety, and security of the branch
  • Assists with establishing, evaluating, and revising branch goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
  • Acts as a liaison to outside organizations and serves on standing and/or ad-hoc committees


Working Conditions
  • Work is performed in a library setting, typically consisting of office or administrative work, and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
  • Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, and walk/stand to a significant degree


Selection Procedure
  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile


Apply Now!

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