Library Manager

We are seeking an experienced Management Consultant to lead a comprehensive assessment of a large public library system’s Technical Services Division. This role will support organizational improvement, operational efficiency, and budget strategy to enhance service delivery in a rapidly evolving digital and physical content environment.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a full organizational review, including staffing, reporting structure, governance, and operational workflows.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of personnel utilization, span of control, and departmental alignment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, cost savings, and modernization strategies.
• Assess the library’s collection budget and benchmark against industry standards.
• Analyze physical vs. digital collection allocation and provide recommendations aligned with changing patron needs.
• Compare current operations to peer library systems and best practices.
• Develop a comprehensive roadmap with findings, recommendations, and implementation strategy.
• Provide guidance on strategic alignment with modern library services and community expectations.

📚 Ideal Background

• Experience with public sector consulting, preferably with libraries, government, education, or cultural institutions.
• Strong background in organizational assessment, operational restructuring, and governance design.
• Expertise in budget analysis, resource planning, and service modernization.
• Familiarity with collection strategy, public library operations, and emerging digital access models is a plus.