Library Director

Full-Time Library Director

North Sioux City Community Library
North Sioux City, South Dakota

Position Summary

The City of North Sioux City is seeking a Library Director to lead the North Sioux City Community Library, a small public library serving as a vital community hub. This position is responsible for the overall administration, operations, and public service functions of the library. The Library Director serves as both an organizational leader and a working director, actively involved in day-to-day library operations while providing strategic direction and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all library operations, including public service, programming, collection development, technology, facilities, and administrative functions.
• Provides hands-on leadership in a small-staff environment, including direct assistance to patrons and support of daily library activities.
• Prepares and manages the library budget; oversees purchasing and financial tracking.
• Works collaboratively with the Library Board, City Administrator, and City departments.
• Ensures compliance with applicable state library standards, accreditation requirements, and city policies.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with community members, schools, and local organizations.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates library staff.
• Plans and implements programs and services that reflect community needs.
• Oversee library policies, procedures, and long-range planning efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in library science, education, public administration, humanities, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible public library experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a public library setting, preferably in a small, rural, or single-branch library.
• Demonstrated experience performing a wide range of library functions, including direct public service.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a resource-limited environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a library director, branch manager, or lead staff member in a small or rural public library.
• Experience working with a library board or governing body.
• Familiarity with municipal operations, budgeting, and public-sector procedures.
• Knowledge of state library services, standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to long-term community engagement and public service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to balance administrative leadership with hands-on operational responsibilities.
• Strong customer service skills and a public-service mindset.
• Practical understanding of the role of a small public library as a community resource.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to perform a broad range of duties as required in a small-staff environment.
• Work is performed primarily in a public library setting and includes frequent interaction with the public. The position may require standing, walking, lifting materials, and assisting with physical library tasks.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time position
• Evening and weekend hours are required as needed.
• Salary range: $49,420 to $67,475 per year

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• South Dakota Retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to: library@northsiouxcity-sd.gov

Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2026.

The City of North Sioux City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,420.00 - $67,475.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person