Available Positions
Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Full-Time Assistant Director of Library Services
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Starting Salary: $50,000 to $55,000 based on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Available, subject to the terms of the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library Employee Benefits Program
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Library Services will assist the Executive Director in the daily management of the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library by providing operational leadership, supporting staff, library services, and representing the library in the community. This position will assist with managing daily public service operations during scheduled hours, approve employee time and leave requests, strengthen community partnerships, and promotes the library through outreach and public engagement. The Assistant Director will be trained, mentored, and supported to perform all functions of a Mississippi Library Director management role.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Operations & Staff Leadership
- Assist the Executive Director with the daily leadership and operational management of the library services, programs, and partnerships.
- Serve as Director in charge in the absence of the Executive Director.
- Assist with operational reports, statistics, and special projects.
- Attend leadership and staff meetings.
- Assist to recommend process, procedure, and policy improvements to library operations and customer service for board review and approval.
- Assist with managing employee timesheets, leave requests, and schedule adjustments in accordance with library policies.
- Assist with staff scheduling and duty rosters to ensure adequate public service coverage.
- Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.
- Provide leadership and support to library staff during scheduled work hours.
- Ensure library policies and procedures are consistently followed.
- Address routine operational issues and communicate significant concerns to the Executive Director.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused work environment.
- Lead technical services and collection development projects.
- Assist with project management of library collection ordering, acquisitions, and collection maintenance.
- Supervise technical services workflow and book processing staff.
- Assist with managing Library digital collections and electronic resources.
- Assist with managing BookSystems Atriuum ILS coordination and staff training.
- Assist with Information Technology support projects and planning.
- Assist with E-rate reimbursements and technology projects.
- Ensure library policies and procedures are consistently followed.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and customer-focused work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications
- A Master of Library Science degree or related degree and library experience preferred
- A Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate experience in a public library setting is preferred.
- Previous supervisory, management, or leadership experience preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to build positive relationships with staff, patrons, and community partners.
- Proficiency with standard office software and technology.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Leadership and staff development
- Community relations
- Public speaking and networking
- Customer service excellence
- Event planning and coordination
- Time management and organization
- Conflict resolution
- Professional communication
- Team building
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to twenty-five pounds.
- Ability to travel locally for community events and outreach activities.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Applications must be received by October 12, 2026.
How to Apply
Download and complete the MLCPL Job Application.
Email your completed application and résumé to director@meridian.lib.ms.us
OR
Mail your completed application and résumé to:
Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library
2517 7th Street
Meridian, MS 39301
MLCPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
