NOE Branch Manager (Salary)

NORMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY EAST
BRANCH MANAGER

THE POSITION

The manager of Norman Public Library East has the opportunity to lead an energetic and creative staff in East Norman a fast-growing and family-focused community and provide world-class customer addition to supervising staff and overseeing a diverse collection the branch manager is responsible for aligning branch programming and initiatives with the overall strategies and goals of the Pioneer Library System. As a leader in the civic and business community the branch manager works to build and advance partnerships with organizations that support our mission.

THE LIBRARY SYSTEM

The Pioneer Library System as its name reflects helps people explore lifes pathway. Whether developing new skills transitioning to new technologies or finding another great book PLS acts as a catalyst in the lives of our customers and communities.

Since becoming the first multi-county library system in Oklahoma in 1958 PLS has led the state and the industry in innovation and service. Our 12 libraries continue to inspire innovation engagement and learning in our communities.

PLS helps our customers explore lifes pathways in several ways. We work to expand our services finding innovative ways for area residents to secure access to library services. We mobilize to provide an experience that enables customers to take the library with them wherever they go. We accelerate to expand the librarys digital collection and increase the number of customers accessing e-content. We inspire viewing our role in early literacy and youth and teen education as paramount PLS seeks the broad-based participation of families through spaces and experiences that inspire. And we will lead the digital revolution by utilizing technologies to increase internal productivity and reduce costs and we will expand and support digital opportunities for our customers.

THE BENEFITS

The Pioneer Library System offers a strong benefits package. Employer-paid health dental group term life and long-term disability insurance as well as a defined contribution retirement plan. Employee-paid vision care insurance short-term disability and other optional insurance plans and a 457b retirement plan option. To promote the health and well-being of staff members full-time employees are provided with generous paid annual vacation leave in addition to twelve paid holidays annually. Pioneer supports multiple training and professional development opportunities for all staff.

Pioneer Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position: NormanEastBranch Manager

Location: Norman Public Library East Pioneer Library System
3051 E. Alameda Norman OK 73071

Schedule: Full-time position 40 hours per week works a flexible schedule including evenings
andweekendsinaddition up to two weeks of Mandatory New Hire Orientation &
Training located attheAdministrativeOffices in Norman OK.

Salary: Compensation based on education qualifications & experience:
MLIS or Masters Degree preferred: $62800 - $69100/yr
(Plus excellent benefits package)

Open Until Filled - 1st Interviews begin after May 5 2026

JobRequirements:

• MLIS degree from ALA accredited graduate school preferred or Masters degree;
• Bachelors degree required;
• Three to seven years of relevant library or related experience;
• Three years supervisory experience;
• Equivalent technical training education and /or experience may be considered;
• Lift up to 25 lbs. retrieve and replace items from floor to at least 5 ½ feet height;
• Valid drivers license with safe driving record.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to effectively support leadership teams in process improvement change management team development and effectiveness conflict resolution and problem solving;
• Ability to identify create and put into action multiple departmental and organizational improvements and projects while working in a collaborative and consultative manner;
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership and to influence partner with and coach others;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate within all levels of an organization matched with strong verbal written presentation and one-on-one communication skills;
• Strong service orientation with a positive attitude;
• Ability to work independently be flexible and thrive in a fast-paced work environment;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Listens effectively and communicates in concise tactful respectful manner both orally and in writing.

To Apply: Open Until Filled - 1st Interviews begin after May 5 2026.

Résumé alone is not sufficient; completed online application form is required.

Pioneer Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All employees and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious belief sex age national origin disability sexual orientation veteran status genetic information or any other category protected by the law.

Pioneer Library System will make all reasonable accommodations in the application and employment processes.If you need a reasonable accommodation please contact

Elissa Fox at or by email .

Inspiring innovation engagement and learning in our communities