Classified Ad Title:
Deputy Director - Akron-Summit County Public Library

Post Date
2/3/2026

Expiration Date
3/31/2026

Details:
ABOUT THE LIBRARY

Since 1874, the Akron-Summit County Public Library (ASCPL) has been an essential community asset. We’ve been recognized nationally as one of the finest public libraries in the United States due to our excellent customer service, collaborative community involvement, and high level of customer and employee satisfaction.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, voluntary benefits (health, dental, and vision), ASCPL-provided life insurance, and retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ASCPL is hiring a Deputy Director to support our Mission Statement to provide resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life.

The Deputy Director assists the Executive Director and performs a variety of administrative duties related to Main and branch libraries, and other supporting departments and functions, including:

· Serving as a key member of management who understands the organization, financials, industry, customers, and strategy.
· Supervising employees, providing direction, coaching, training and developing, hiring, and managing performance to organization goals and expectations.
· Managing budgets and resources effectively and efficiently.
· Managing vendors and outside service providers effectively, including setting expectations and holding them accountable.
· Being responsible for the overall day-to-day public service operations of Main Library and 18 branch libraries, as well as system-wide Adult Services, Collection Development, Security& Safety, Technical Services, and Youth Services agencies.
· Analyzing community needs in order to develop and maintain collections, programs, and services to meet those needs.
· Participating in the selection process for Library management positions.
· Representing the Library in regional, state, and national library associations.
· Serving in the role of the Executive Director in absence of the Executive Director.
· Preparing and recommending Library public services policies, procedures, rules/regulations, and guidelines and implements or directs their implementation.
· Overseeing the development of Library operations systems, forms, procedures, and methods of recordkeeping as related to public services.
· Assuring that the Library’s public service operations, programs, services, and activities are coordinated system-wide, and needed resources are available.
· Directing the planning process for Library programs and services for the public.
· Participating in the Library’s budget process.
· Acting as ex-officio member of the Marketing Communications and Library Services Committee of the Board of Trustees.
· Functioning in an advisory capacity in matters relating to Library public services management.
· Serving as the primary advisor to the Executive Director and a key advisor to the Administrative Team by providing strategic leadership in the area of Library public services management.
· Participating in decision-making and planning as a member of the Library’s Director and Administrative teams.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Required: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. Eligibility for Ohio Public Librarian Certification. At least 10 years of relevant experience. At least 5 years of supervisory experience. Knowledge of library services and operations. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library administration. Knowledge of library public services, collection development, and technical services operations. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertaining to public library work. Knowledge of the principles of intellectual freedom as they apply to public libraries. Skill in establishing and maintaining system-wide standards of consistency and service excellence. Skill in program and project management. Skill in customer service principles, practices, and programs. Ability to plan, implement, and manage change within the agency, division, and/or organization. Ability to use a computer and job-related software or systems applicable to the essential functions of the job. Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. Ability to lift light objects (less than 25 pounds) and carry them short distances (50 feet or less). A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation.

Preferred: Ohio Public Librarian Certification. 15 or more years of relevant experience. 7 or more years of supervisory experience.

THE AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Website:
https://www.akronlibrary.org/about/employment