Angelou/Evergreen Library Branch Manager

Angelou/Evergreen Library Branch Manager

Salary

$66,342.00 - $94,184.00 Annually

Location

Evergreen Branch Library, KS

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

SR LIBRARIAN Angelou/Evergreen

Department

Library

Division

LIBRARY Administration

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

7/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

Bargaining Unit

1000

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The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

If you are looking for an opportunity to be a vital member of an innovative and customer focused organization where you can use your expertise to help take our Library services to the next level and make a difference in the lives of people every day; you may be just the person we are looking for! The Wichita Public Library has an immediate opening for an energetic, service-minded branch manager responsible for the Evergreen Branch and Maya Angelou Northeast Branch in South Central Wichita Kansas. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish Preferred.

The neighborhood surrounding the Angelou branch is characterized by smaller, single-family homes, a large Boy's and Girl's Club of America facility, Wichita State University's campus, and countless small businesses and churches. The majority of library users come from adjacent neighborhoods. Market segmentation information includes African Americans in their 20's to early 30's who rank at the national average in income from salaries but also have public assistance income rates of 2.5 times the national average for the community. A majority of residents are single parents with low incomes frequently working in blue-collar positions. Many residents are high school graduates, but the number without high school diplomas is twice the community average.

The neighborhood surrounding the Evergreen branch is characterized by lower income areas, areas with seniors, and neighborhoods that are comprised of the largest concentration of Hispanic residents in and around Wichita. The Evergreen Community Center and Library facility is a multi-cultural, multi-generational resource center in Wichita's historic North End neighborhood where community residents can access information, city services, educational opportunities, small business development assistance, family support, and connection to a variety of other resources in a bilingual, welcoming and safe environment. The facility includes the Evergreen Branch Library, Neighborhood Resource Center, Empower Evergreen non-profit center and other partner organizations.

The Wichita Public Library has a strong commitment to providing extraordinary customer service in person, online, and in the community. The Wichita Public Library serves 400,991 citizens through a network of 7 unique locations. WPL is committed to the following strategic drivers;

• Advancing literacies for life to empower residents
• Elevating awareness of library resources to empower residents
• Building partnerships to expand impact

The Wichita Public Library's mission is to CONNECT. DISCOVER. LEARN. THRIVE.

The Wichita Public Library's Vision is to be INCLUSIVE. RESPONSIVE. COLLABORATIVE. YOUR LIBRARY MAKES YOUR COMMUNITY LIMITLESS.

Trust and Service are City of Wichita Values that influence our interactions and decisions. We recognize that Wichita Public Library, as a social institution, has a duty to advance equity through library services to ensure all residents experience a sense of belonging. To support this work, we are guided by the following values:

Community: We embrace our role as a community builder. Our services evolve to meet the needs of our residents.

Diversity: We respect, reflect, and value differences. Our services are inclusive and actively affirm the varied needs and interests of everyone.

Opportunity: We support curiosity, exploration, and learning for all individuals. We actively seek opportunities for our staff and community to learn, grow and thrive.

Workdays and hours: Exempt minimum 40 hours per week, some weekend and evening coverage may be required.

Bargaining Unit: Employees Council

Examples of Work Performed

To be a successful member of our team you must embrace WPL's "customer first" mindset, have a passion for making a difference in new and different ways, work with patience, courtesy, strong judgment and empathy during all customer interactions; communicate pleasantly and effectively; and think quickly, logically and critically to expedite effective responses to customer inquiries. In addition, you must enjoy interacting directly with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds and be adept at understanding the changing needs of Library customers. It is important that you have the ability to thrive in a constantly changing work environment and are able to identify and implement process improvements.

Specific duties of the position include but are not limited to:

• Conducting community outreach and building community relations in the branch service areas.
• Maintaining onsite supervision and management of the assigned branch locations.
• Ensuring consistent, high quality service delivery from the assigned branch location.
• Developing and overseeing programs and services that meet the evolving needs of community residents within the branch service area.
• Implementing activities in support of the library's strategic plan as it relates to service from branch locations.
• Implementing process improvement techniques to provide continuous improvement as it relates to branch operations and work processes.
• Resolving operational issues and customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Selecting, scheduling, training, supervising and coaching staff assigned to the branch location.
• Recommending library materials collection additions to fulfill needs and expectations of branch users.
• Coordinating assigned activities with other branches and sections of the library.
• Actively participating in work of the library's supervisory team.
• Collaborates across library divisions to ensure a strategic approach to library services.
• Focusing on outcomes; prepares and submits evaluations, reports and statistics.

A skilled Leader:

• Prioritizes service and day to day work in a busy branch environment.
• Maintains outstanding and timely communication and supervisory skills.
• Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fosters staff cooperation, commitment, and motivation by inspiring and coaching team members to accomplish goals.
• Sets service tone for the branch, fosters teamwork, guides new staff and keeps more senior staff motivated, builds consensus.
• Exemplifies excellent public service and social skills.
• Possesses a vision and understanding of library service with an eye to both the future and the contemporary needs of the public.

Technologically savvy:

• Maintains a strong knowledge of current trends and emerging technologies, including electronic devices such as e-readers and tablets.
• Possesses a strong working knowledge and use of Microsoft operating system and software, Internet software and media applications, digital technologies, android, iOS, and other software.
• Possesses ILS systems experience, preferably Polaris/Leap.

Professionalism:

• Maintains current knowledge of the Library profession and applies awareness to work.
• Actively participates in committee and team work.
• Collaborates effectively with other Library and City agencies and administrators.
• Represents the Library in a positive and professional manner.

Community and Cultural Awareness:

• Works to close the gap in equitable service delivery to marginalized populations of the service area.
• Conducts community engagement to ensure comprehensive and responsive service delivery.
• Plans, prepares, and conducts programs for market segments in the branch service area.
• Embodies cultural awareness and respect for all individuals.

Requirements of Work

• Thorough knowledge of library principles, methods, practices, and materials.
• Thorough knowledge of books, authors, and reader interests.
• Knowledge of standard computer keyboard configurations and ability to access, interpret, and record information using a video display terminal and electronic keyboard.
• Knowledge of counseling, interviewing and personnel procedures.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend measures to bring about a solution.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, in writing, and/or by whatever creative means are necessary to cross communication barriers.
• May require ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas drivers license.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

• Graduation from an American Library Association accredited institution with a masters degree in library science.

• Three years of professional library experience.

• Two years of supervisory experience.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which will include drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a police records check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES

Deferred Compensation Investment Program

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events

01

Do you possess a Masters Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

02

I have the following years of professional library experience:

• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 to 2 years experience
• 3 to 4 years experience
• 5+ years experience
• I do not have professional library experience.

03

I have the following years of supervisory experience

• Less than 6 months experience
• 6 months - 1 year experience
• 2 - 3 years experience
• 4 - 5 years experience
• 6+ years experience
• I do not have any supervisory experience.

04

Describe your experience supervising library staff, including the number of employees supervised and your responsibilities related to hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management. If none, type N/A.

05

Are you able to communicate professionally in both English and Spanish?

• Fluent
• Conversational
• Basic
• No Spanish proficiency

06

If you speak Spanish, describe how you have used bilingual skills to serve patrons, staff, or community partners. If none, type N/A

07

Why are you interested in serving as Senior Librarian (Branch Manager) for the Evergreen and Maya Angelou Northeast Branches, and how would your experience help advance the Wichita Public Librarys mission of Connect. Discover. Learn. Thrive.?

08

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Wichita

Address 455 N. Main

Wichita, Kansas, 67202

Phone 316-268-4531

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wichita