Central Library is hiring: Central Library Manager in Tulsa

Tulsa City-County Library, a valued partner in the Tulsa County community since 1961, is seeking a dynamic Central Library Manager who is forward-thinking, creative, and has proven results of sustaining customer engagement through pioneering programs, activities, and collections for people of all ages and backgrounds. Creating an environment where excellence, high performance, and innovation thrive, this work requires initiative, considerable independence of judgment, and the ability to make sound decisions within broad general policies and procedures.

The Central Library Manager will recommend and implement strategies that promote a positive customer experience and provide for continued community growth and sustainability. They will be responsible for developing programs that promote the library’s culture, mission, values and tenets; and will identify trends and new technology necessary to keep the organization relevant over time.

Minimum Requirements:

• MLIS required;
• Seven or more years progressive management experience in a large library system.

Qualified individuals must have strong analytic skills and a proven ability to remain flexible and engaged. Must also have a strong understanding of:

• branch operations
• project management
• emerging technology
• change management

Featured services of Central Library include: a children’s garden; digital literacy lab; maker space and audio lab; over a dozen meeting rooms of various shapes and sizes; 74 public computers and a 30-seat computer lab; circulating and reference collections; self-check kiosks and smart returns; and a five-story parking garage.

Located in the Arena District of downtown Tulsa, this TCCL flagship location requires that this position guide Central Library staff in outreach opportunities to, and relationship development with, arts, educational, economic, governmental, and social agencies in the community.

Salary: $6,650.00 - $9,750.00 per month. Compensation commensurate with experience.

A full benefit package (medical, dental, retirement, paid time off) is offered with this position.

Status: Exempt - Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm; some weekends and evenings as needed.

Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in current policies and practices as well as future trends, technology, and information in the library profession;
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and market creative and effective public library programs, events, collections, and services;
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of public library collection development, maintenance, marketing, and display;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with supervisors, staff, the community, and members of the public;
• Displays good judgment in analyzing and promoting ideas to benefit customer base and communities served;
• Proven ability to remain flexible and engaged during peak periods of organizational transformation;
• Ability to effectively present information in a variety of settings;
• Proven success in managing change through both short- and long-range planning;
• Strong understanding and support of organizational culture;
• Solid understanding of budget and an overall business mindset;
• Ability to think strategically and make good decisions under pressure;
• Superior analytical skills and knowledge of performance metrics;

Physical Activity & Environmental Conditions:

Work occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional light lifting, such as three or four reams of paper, four or five books, or other materials (up to 20 pounds) may be required.

Work is typically conducted indoors with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

Routine in-town travel with occasional out-of-town trips.

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