Library Services Manager

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of temporary (not-to-exceed three months) Library Services Manager at the Berkeley Public Library. Working closely with the Central Supervising Librarians, Circulation Services Manager, and the Acting Deputy Director, this person will support operations at the Central Library. Working with the Circulation Services Manager and Supervising Librarians, this person will facilitate the transition to a new vendor that provides security guards for library buildings. This person will also meet weekly with three Central Supervising Librarians to support them in coaching their teams. The Central Library Services Manager will also respond to incidents in the Patron Incident Tracking System by issuing suspensions and providing support to staff. Lastly, this person will contribute to shaping weekly Leadership Team meeting agendas as well as semi-monthly Library Council agendas. See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105181 A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with a Master's degree in Library Science and five (5) years of experience in the supervision of library programs and services, including at least two (2) years of employee supervisory experience.

Other requirements:

Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Applications must be received by Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5:00 pm PT and must include a completed application and resume. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov . Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format. The exam process will include, but may not be limited to: Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents (qualifying experience will be calculated based on the application close date) Competitive review and assessment of applicants' education, training, and experience Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral, or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing, and analytical skills; problem-solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability, or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment-eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations:

The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.