Library Deputy Director

Position Description

Tacoma Public Library (TPL) is currently accepting applications for the position of Library Deputy Director. TPL is a vibrant , urban municipal library with eight locations: a large Main building in downtown Tacoma and seven branches distributed throughout the city. Our patrons are diverse, representing many cultures, languages, and socio-economic levels. We value innovative . patron-centered customer service and engagement; the successful candidate will share that commitment.

Reporting to the Library Director, this individual will help oversee the operations, strategy, programs, and services across the library system.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in the overall management and administration of library services, across all neighborhood libraries
• Support and enhance the library's role as a community-centered resource, ensuring services are responsive to the evolving needs of Tacoma’s residents
• Collaborate with the Library Director in the development and execution of strategic goals and objectives
• Act as a representative of TPL, fostering relationships with community organizations, local government, and other stakeholders
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of library services
• Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities within the library profession, positioning TPL as a leader in public library services
• Oversee key departments such as public services and collections & technical services
• Work with the Library Director and other senior staff to identify funding opportunities and manage grant applications
• Represent the Library to internal leadership, elected officials, the Library Board of Trustees and outside agencies
• Make interpretive decisions on behalf of the organization regarding the means for executing the goals established by the Library Director and Library Board of Trustees, subject to constraints imposed by available technology and resources
• Attend meetings with city officials, community agencies, partners and local organizations
• Develop performance metrics, policies and procedures; evaluates current and/or proposed policies, practices and metrics to determine effectiveness; ensures compliance to policies, practices and regulations
• Participate in budget development by assisting the Director with budget preparation and management
• Research, compile and analyze complex and sensitive financial, strategic, operational or related data

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
A Master of Library Science (MLS) or a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from an accredited library science program.

Minimum Experience*
8 years of library experience including prior managerial experience.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Washington State Librarian's Certification is required within 60 days of hire

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter describing your responsibilities as it relates to this position.

Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in an interview.

Tacoma Public Library Stands Against Racism and White Supremacy
Tacoma Public Library is opposed to white supremacy in all of its forms and is committed to fostering an organization that is actively anti-racist. We believe that Black Lives Matter. We are grieving with our black community and all communities of color who continue to be harmed by institutionalized racism. We are committed to being a trusted community resource available to all and will provide resources and public programs that seek to reflect the values of anti-racism and elevate the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).

Tacoma Public Library
Tacoma Public Library (TPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for more than 125 years. TPL's neighborhood libraries originated with Andrew Carnegie's visionary philanthropy at the turn of the 20th century and are being transformed into true centers of educational innovation and service--and vital community hubs--that continue to provide far more than free books and materials.

Learn more about the Tacoma Public Library and the services we provide at www.tacomalibrary.org and connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and LinkedIn to stay up to date on exciting things happening at the library, and to be notified of other career opportunities with us.

The Tacoma Public Library offers a generous package of employee benefits including:

• Additional compensation as approved by the Library Board of Trustees
• Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses/domestic partners and dependents, including children up to age 26
• Vision and Dental coverage for eligible employees
• Personal time off
• Management leave
• Voluntary Employee Benefit Association
• Paid holidays
• A great pension plan

Communication from the Tacoma Public Library:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

For assistance with the NeoGov application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. ( For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system , call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00am and 5:00pm Pacific Time.)

Insurance Plans: You may participate in one of several group health insurance programs. Employees and their dependents are covered by a medical-surgical-hospital plan, vision plan, dental plan, and employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance and Deferred Compensation options are also available.
Employees are covered by the State Industrial Insurance Act.

Paid leave: Library Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).

Retirement: All employees of the Library except part-time Pages, temporary employees, and certain project employees, are included in the City of Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacorna.org or by calling (253) 502-8200. All members of the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System are also covered by Social Security.

The Tacoma Public Library is not a department of the City of Tacoma and the Library's employees are not employees of the City. The Library is a separate entity with its own governing body. The Library's governing body is the Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees.

Employees of the City of Tacoma who accept employment with the Tacoma Public Library will lose their City of Tacoma employee seniority. They will also find that their leave accruals, and some of the benefits enjoyed as employees of the City of Tacoma do not carry over when they are hired for a position with the Tacoma Public Library.

Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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• City of Tacoma

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