The Public Library, Albuquerque and Bernalillo County is hiring a Library Manager.
Position Summary
Direct, manage, supervise and coordinate assigned operations and/or public services of one or more library facilities, programs or units; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Director, Library.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
POSTING CLOSING DATE: July 31, 2025
For full details and to apply: City of Albuquerque Jobs
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Master’s degree in library or information science from an American Library Association (ALA) certified institution; and
Four (4) years of managerial experience in an academic, public, bookstore or special library; and
To include three (3) years of supervisory experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within ninety (90) days from date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
Preferred Knowledge
- Principles and practices of library management, program development and administration
- Operational characteristics, services and activities of a cataloging program
- Principles and practices of effective and efficient patron services
- Principles and practices of materials collection, replacement and de-selection
- Local, regional and national information resources and retrieval systems
- Principles and practices of library circulation, reference, adult services and children’s programs
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation and selection of staff
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
- Principles of business letter writing and report preparation
- Principles and practices of modern computer operations
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Oversee and participate in the management of the operations, services and activities of a library or a library program
- Plan, direct, evaluate and coordinate the work of lower level staff
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
- Oversee the implementation of support services at the library
- Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedures
- Interpret, explain and enforce City policies pertaining to library operation and function
- Operate a variety of library and office equipment in a safe and effective manner
- Perform analysis of patron service operations and recommend modifications, analyze problems and identify alternative solutions
- Plan and prepare future library services
- Prepare and administer a large and complex budget
- Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports
- Respond to requests and inquiries from department personnel
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Maintain the confidentiality of the information received
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work