Librarian III - Adult Services Manager (20659018)

What's the Role and What You'll Do

Burlingame Public Library is looking for a motivated and experienced Library Manager to lead our Adult Services Division. In this hands-on leadership role, you will guide a passionate team of full-time and part-time staff dedicated to delivering innovative programming, and managing dynamic, inclusive collections that reflect the diverse and evolving needs of our community. You will also play a key role in mentoring, coaching, and building the skills of current staff to foster a supportive and growth-oriented team environment. If you thrive in a creative and collaborative setting and are eager to shape meaningful library services, this opportunity is for you.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, mentor and evaluate staff while fostering a culture of growth, innovation and accountability.
• Guide inclusive programming aligned with community needs.
• Engage with the Burlingame community; represent the Library at events; ensure a welcoming, responsive environment.
• Oversee adult collections to ensure diversity, relevance and accessibility using data-driven practices.
• May lead tech upgrades and digital initiatives that enhance outreach, access and service delivery.
• Manage division budgets and monitor program and service performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee special projects and coordinate with the City Librarian.
• Deliver clear reports and presentations; work cross-divisionally to support adult services and community partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with other library divisions to ensure high-quality public service.

Are We a Match?

• You are friendly, approachable, have emotional intelligence and work effectively as part of a team.
• You appreciate and value different work styles and can get things done with people who see the world differently.
• You are knowledgeable in adult literature and library services.
• You are passionate about excellent customer service.
• You enjoy connecting with other City staff, organizations, and community groups to offer innovative programs.
• You are a strong collaborator and work effectively with peers and staff on new solutions to challenges.
• You are flexible, embrace change, and actively solicit ideas for new and creative ways to deliver library services in response to changing community needs.
• You have an open mind about how library collections can evolve to meet future needs.
• You have the highest ethical standards and are sensitive to the visible role local government plays in our community.
• You are an open and honest communicator, your reports are clear and well-written, and you are comfortable giving presentations to a variety of audiences.
• You are an excellent mentor.
• You strive for excellence through creative approaches, all while having a good sense of humor.

QUALIFICATIONS (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Obtaining a Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school and at least three years professional library experience in a public library setting including some supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to work in a standard library environment; ability to stoop, sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, reach, and twist, climb stairs; ability to use independent judgement and initiative. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.

For more detailed information regarding the essential functions of the position, please review the Librarian III job description:

Job PDF:

https://www.calopps.org/sites/default/files/Librarian%20III%20%28PDF%29.pdf

Benefits

The City of Burlingame offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The monthly salary range for this position is currently $9,623.96-$11,685.34.

This position is part of the Burlingame Middle Managers Association(BAMM) Memorandum of Understanding. Please refer to the BAMM MOU located here:
AFSCME Local 829 - BAMM

Special Instructions

This recruitment will close Friday, October 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. or upon receipt of the first 100 applications, whichever occurs first.

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application.

Please note attachments need to be in a PDF format. If you are having difficulty attaching documents in CalOpps, please email
hr@burlingame.org
for assistance.

Unless otherwise specified, all correspondence will be conducted via the email address provided on your application.

SELECTION PROCESS

All applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job related qualifications. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process. Based upon a review of employment applications and resumes received, a limited number of the qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the examination process.

The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless abolished sooner.

The hiring managers will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a department interview. The departments will make the final appointment.

Note: The City of Burlingame reserves the right, at its discretion, to limit the number of qualified candidates invited to the selection process.

Closing Date/Time: 10/3/2025 at 5pm or until 100 applicants

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