Library Manager - Gere and South Branches

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nebraska department of health human servicesLincoln (NE)

Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Libraries and Archives

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About the role

Library Manager Are you a passionate library professional who enjoys leading teams, building community partnerships, and creating exceptional library experiences? Lincoln City Libraries is seeking a Library Manager for the Gere Branch and South Branch Libraries.

Schedule: Full time (40+ hours per week as scheduled, Sunday through Saturday). As the Library Manager, you'll lead a dynamic and innovative team while overseeing branch operations, collections, facilities, and public services. In addition to branch management, you will work alongside system coordinators and managers to develop and implement impactful library programming. You will be an active participant in system-wide initiatives and special projects that advance the mission of Lincoln City Libraries. Building and maintaining relationships with community partners will be an integral part of this role, especially as the needs of our patronage change with the growth of the city. This is an opportunity to shape the future of library service by mentoring staff, championing outstanding customer experiences, and collaborating with colleagues across the library system to deliver engaging programs and services.

Qualifications:

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library science program.
At least two years of professional library experience, including supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
We know that great candidates bring a variety of experiences. If you're excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every preferred qualification. To learn more about the position, please review the Library Manager Classification Document
About Lincoln City Libraries

Lincoln City Libraries proudly serves the residents of Lincoln and all of Lancaster County through a network of welcoming libraries, innovative programs, and exceptional public service. As a department of the City of Lincoln, we are committed to enriching our community through lifelong learning, literacy, and access to information.

Benefits: We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!30 days of Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave$70,000 of Life Insurance$1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment. Optional benefits include: Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Allstate Voluntary Plans, Supplemental Term Life, Deferred Compensation Plans

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