Library Director

Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide professional administrative and supervisory work in directing the activities, services, operations, and resources of the River Valley Community Resource Center Library, in conformity with the policies established by the River Valley CRC Board of Directors. The Director is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency effectiveness of all areas under their direction and control while exercising leadership, independent judgment, and initiative; all other related work as required.

Responsibilities

• · Plans, organizes, directs and manages all aspects of the community library services for the River Valley Community Resource Center.

· Develops the annual budget and assumes fiscal responsibility for departmental activities, staff, equipment, and physical space.

· Identifies grant opportunities and initiates grant proposals.

· Leads short and long-range planning activities in anticipation of, or in response to, community needs. Initiates and develops services and programs, making changes as necessary to effectively carry out policies.

· Participates in board meetings; acts as an advisor to the Board on Library matters and keeps them informed of issues and developments impacting the library. Makes policy recommendations to the Board and implements and interprets policies adopted by the Board.

· Supervises volunteers and library employees, developing job direction, assigning tasks and instructions.

· Maintains confidentiality as required related to personnel, patron, and other information.

· Provides leadership in establishing effective working relationships and communication, ensuring high productivity and a positive team environment, while encouraging initiative and creativity.

· Prepares monthly and Annual written reports of all library activities, income and expenditures to be presented to the board.

· Manages the Fine Arts and Historical assets of the library including inventory, appraisal and insurance.

· Facilitates the continuation of programming and community outreach through visual art and music offerings in the library.

· Oversees the maintenance and updates of the library web-based services and website.

· Promotes community use and support of the library and involves the library in community affairs.

· Develops and implements special programs.

· Determines focus, policies, and priorities for collection development.

· Supervises and oversees the care and maintenance of the physical facility. Makes recommendations for preventive maintenance, major repairs, and changes to the Board.

· Maintains regional, professional and network affiliations and attends meetings, seminars, and conferences as necessary. Keeps current with professional library literature.

· Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as situation dictates.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

• · Education – A Bachelor’s degree in a related field relevant to library science, management is required.

· Experience – Two-plus years of progressively responsible professional library experience is preferred.

· Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Proficiency in the procedures and practices of professional library administration and the organization and management of budgetary, personnel, and physical operations. Ability to build a positive team environment, manage and motivate staff. Ability to maintain confidential information which requires the application of appropriate judgment, discretion, and professional protocols. Knowledge of automated information data and retrieval systems essential to providing uninterrupted library services. Strong communication, supervisory, interpersonal, and customer service skills as required in serving the public.

Pay: $25,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Library services: 2 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person