Librarian

-Town of Signal Mountain

Position Description

Title: Librarian

Division/Department: Library

The Town of Signal Mountain is seeking a Librarian to direct operations and staff of the Library in consultation with the Library Board to set the tone as a friendly, helpful facility that welcomes citizens, offering them educational and recreational resources, promoting reading for all ages, creating programs that address multiple interests, informing citizens of other local programs that celebrate reading and writing and encouraging them to attend. This position is under the supervision of the Town Manager and the Library Board.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Supervise staff and volunteers, including establishing staffing standards, organizing, selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending terminations.

· Write comprehensive job description for any new position or change in an existing position to submit to the Town Manager for review and/or recommendation to the Town Council for approval.

· Develop and present Library budget, oversee and approve departmental expenditures, and create annual report.

· Select and order books for inclusion in Library by previewing multiple sources as well as patron requests and review book donations to determine if they should be added to inventory.

· Develop long-range plans, policies, and procedures for operations, instruct staff on policies and procedures, evaluate results to ensure compliance and to identify deficiencies.

· Plan and conduct programs for the Library.

· Promote Library and handle news releases to local media, taking photos at Library events, writing thank you letters to donors.

· Attend training and management classes and technical or professional classes, seminars, and conferences to improve professional skills.

· Oversee administrative matters, including preparing surveys and reports, conducting special studies, writing grants, developing, and administering training or providing for staff technical and/or professional improvements.

· Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

-Knowledge of local, state and federal codes, policies, laws and regulations as they relate to Library operations.

-Knowledge of books and other library materials, sources, and references used in selecting books.

-Knowledge of cataloging, library computer system, and modern library procedures and practices.

-Ability to keep detailed records and prepare reports.

-Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with public, other employees, and children to create a friendly and stimulating library that meets needs of citizens.

Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Library Sciences or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements:
- At least three years of community library experience.

• The Town offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

-Sick and Vacation leave
-Ten paid holidays
-Medical, dental, and vision insurance
-Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
-Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
-Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan
-College tuition reimbursement and professional development

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,968.09 - $52,761.71 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person