Library Supervisor

Anoka County

Library Supervisor overseeing daily operations, staff, circulation, cataloging, and patron services for Anoka County’s public library system. Supporting community access to print, digital, and non-print resources.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeBlaine • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,480 - $90,230 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in library operations, including circulation, cataloging, and customer service, while effectively leading and training staff and volunteers. Proficient in financial transactions and troubleshooting computer issues to enhance library services.

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Library Operations ManagementCustomer Service ExcellenceStaff Training and DevelopmentFinancial Transaction ProcessingComputer Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Circulation DutiesCataloging OperationsOperational Metrics ReviewMaterial RoutingPrint and Digital Collection ManagementPayment ProcessingCash Drawer ReconciliationBending and LiftingDriving County VehicleBackground Check Compliance

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationConflict ResolutionTeam LeadershipCustomer Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Library SoftwareStandard Office EquipmentComputer SystemsPhones

Industry Keywords

Library PoliciesVolunteer ManagementPatron Resource ConnectionCounty Library OperationsPhysical Activity Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure smooth daily library operations
Create a welcoming environment and provide excellent customer service
Hire, evaluate, train, develop, and direct employees and volunteers
Supervise processing, cataloging, and circulation operations
Provide circulation and catalog search training across Anoka County Library locations
Perform circulation duties, including checkouts, returns, damage assessment, reporting, and material routing
Organize and maintain print, non-print, and digital collections and catalogs
Connect patrons with appropriate resources
Assist individuals and groups in locating, obtaining, and using library materials and services
Determine and review operational metrics for improvement
Place orders, process payments, and reconcile cash drawers
Troubleshoot and resolve computer software and hardware issues
Maintain, interpret, and communicate county and library policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of job-related experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis
Previous leadership experience preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work Monday-Friday during open library hours, every other Saturday, and two Sundays per quarter
Ability to perform varied physical activity, including bending, stooping, reaching, wrist and finger manipulation, walking, and standing
Ability to occasionally push carts weighing over 300 lbs.
Ability to occasionally lift 20–50 lbs.
Ability to troubleshoot computer software and hardware issues
Ability to perform financial transactions, process payments, and reconcile cash drawers
Occasional travel to other county work sites; ability to drive a county or personal vehicle as needed
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualification checks may be required
Ability to work with uncooperative, angry, or hostile clients
Ability to use computers, phones, and standard office equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days of paid flexible time off
Up to 12.5 paid holidays in the first year
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
Employee-exclusive medical and dental clinic
Pension plan
Other retirement investment options
Advancement and professional development opportunities
Work-life balance