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Library Manager 3

Salary

$90,767.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

26060E

Department

Public Library

Opening Date

09/26/2025

Closing Date

10/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

This Library Manager 3 is a Civil Service position located at Nashville Public Library. Position performs supervisory and administrative duties. When located in Branch Services the position oversees the daily operations of a large 20-25,000 sq. ft. library branch and may oversee multiple community library branches. When located at the Main Library this position oversees the daily operations of a system-wide function in a major area of the division.

A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year — and a collection of almost two million items — Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City’s gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows, and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, NAZA, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.

Typical Duties

+ Supervises direct report employees at a large area branch or division and the supervisors at the selected community branch libraries or divisions.

+ Schedules work hours to ensure that all public areas are covered.

+ Evaluates employees, counsels with and disciplines employees as needed, and approves leave requests.

+ Performs difficult or complex professional work in his/her area.

+ Develops and maintains library materials collections.

+ Assesses staffing and physical resource needs of their area.

+ Works with administrative staff to prepare the budget.

+ Provides Reference and Reader’s Advisory service to the public.

+ Receives and resolves complaints from the public.

+ Performs administrative duties, writes reports and performs statistical analyses.

+ Plans programs and activities.

+ Attends meetings as required.

+ Promotes programs and services for the library in the community.

+ Keeps abreast of new trends in Library and Information Science.

+ Adheres to library Customer Service Guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Master’s in Library Science or Master’s in a Library Science field, degrees must be accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional library experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.

*No Substitution

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of library service, library resources and collections

+ Strong public relations and customer service skills

+ Strong leadership abilities

+ Ability to keep accurate records and write detailed reports

+ Ability to allocate resources

+ Fluent bilingual language skills

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ No diploma

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

02

If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below. If none, answer "N/A"

03

Is Degree accredited by the American Library Association (ALA)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

How many years of professional library experience do you have?

+ No experience

+ One year

+ Two years

+ Three years

+ Four years

+ Five years or more

05

Briefly describe your professional library experience. If none, answer "N/A"

06

How many years of experience do you have acting in a lead or supervisory capacity?

+ No Experience

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years or more

07

Are you bilingual?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you are bilingual, use the area below to list the language(s) and the level of communication.

Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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