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LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Twinsburg, OH ยท On-site

$90K - $105K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description The Twinsburg Public Library (TPL) Board of Trustees seeks its next Library Director - an experienced, innovative, and community-focused library professional who leads ...

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Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$26.93 - $32.61/hr

Seattle Public Library - Central Library, WA Job Type: Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Full-time Job Number: IC #34-26 Department: The Seattle Public Library Opening Date: 06/05/2026 Closing Date: 6 ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time chicago public library in the United States is $64,190.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $78,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Job ResponsibilitiesFull scope of librarian duties, programming, outreachAssisting patrons, basic library tasks
CredentialsMLS or MLIS often requiredMay require fewer credentials or none

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Infographic showing various Full Time Chicago Public Library job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 18% As Needed, 25% Full Time, and 57% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,190 per year, or $30.9 per hour.
Assistant Community Library Manager - Long Island City

Assistant Community Library Manager - Long Island City

Queens Public Library

Queens, NY โ€ข On-site

$73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

Queens Public Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service. Our mission is to transform lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities. Queens Public Library welcomes innovators and leaders to contribute to a long history and dynamic future of serving the most diverse county in the United States. Queens Public Library is a private, non-profit corporation serving 66 locations.


With considerable freedom and latitude for independent action, the Assistant Community Library Manager position at this Principal Library location represents an exciting and challenging promotional opportunity. This position will manage one of the busiest community libraries within our organization in terms of annual circulation, gate count, programs, and/or program attendance.

Major Responsibilities

  • In partnership with the Community Library Manager, the Assistant Community Library Manager plays a critical role in maintaining the Principal Library designation and status of his/her agency.
  • In partnership with the Community Library Manager, the Assistant Community Library Manager has overall responsibility for the leadership and supervision of all staff, including the objective feedback of performance in a timely manner, fostering the learning and development of staff, as well as for providing and modeling exceptional public service to all age levels.
  • The Assistant Community Library Manager is the immediate supervisor of the Customer Service Supervisor and Librarians.
  • In the absence of the Community Library Manager, assumes the responsibility of managing the library including materials selection, programming, physical maintenance, meeting attendance, regular reports, records, and overall direction of staff.
  • In the absence of the Customer Service Supervisor, the Assistant Community Library Manager directly supervises clerical operations.ย 
  • Must demonstrate leadership competencies, including initiative, flexibility in approaching daily responsibilities, cooperative teamwork and modeling exemplary customer service.
  • Prepares reports and statistics.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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The schedule for this position will include Saturdays and evenings.


Required Education, Certifications and Experience

  • Requires an ALA accredited Masterโ€™s degree and a New York State Public Librarianโ€™s Certificate.
  • A minimum of one year of managerial experience including the performance management & supervision of full-time librarian staff is required.
  • At least one year of standard or above performance at the senior librarian level required.
  • Must have demonstrated knowledge of library policies and procedures.
  • Commitment to serving all communities in the most diverse area of the country.ย 


This is a union position, represented by District Council 37. The starting annual salary is $73,297.00. The Queens Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Queens Public Library is a national and international leader in the delivery of public library service. We transform lives by cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong communities. Queens Public Library welcomes innovators and leaders to contribute to a long history and dynamic future of offering pioneering programs and services to the most diverse county in the United States. Queens Public Library is a private, non-profit corporation with 1,400 employees serving 66 locations.
Queens Public Library has been named one of Americaโ€™s Best Midsize Employers by Forbes Magazine!