District Library Director

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the services of the library network to provide for the education,
• reading, entertainment and information needs of the citizens of the library district. This
• Is performed under the general direction of the District Library Board.
• Develops policies for Library Board approval to guide library operations.
• Responsible for building and maintaining the library's collections
• Supervises library staff, prepares and administers the budget, and performs other administrative functions
• Works with Management Team with Assistant Director for Technical Services and department heads.

Other Duties Include:

Provides recommendations and administers the budget as approved by the Library Board, preparing periodic financial reports and recommending adjustments throughout the year

Keeps abreast of funding sources available for continuation of existing services and development of new service areas, making recommendations to Board as needed, preparing applications and administering grants as needed

Works with Board and staff to establish library objectives and policies then plans and administers programs and procedures governing library services to achieve the objectives and reflect the policies

Oversees maintenance of library buildings and equipment

Plans and makes recommendations for expansion, alteration or relocation of any of the library facilities

Responsible for collection development through selection, regular sorting, replacement and repair of books, periodicals, and other material formats including electronic resources

Interviews and hires, trains, evaluates, counsels and terminates employees as required

Monitors and evaluates service and personnel issues, i.e. circulation, public service hours, community needs, inter-loan, information access, staffing and employee benefits

Consults and collaborates with community officials and members on library issues and community interests and needs with which the library can assist

Responsible for marketing the services of the library through press releases to media, presentations and conferences with civic, educational and interested groups, programs at the library and other methods as deemed appropriate and effective

Presents necessary reports to county commission and participating municipalities

Attends all District Library Board meetings making recommendations and providing technical assistance to the Board concerning library service needs and improvements

Provides staff support to the Library Board by assisting with meetings, preparing reports and implementing policy decided by the Board.

Administers personnel policies and procedures for library employees, including training, development, scheduling and evaluation, either directly or through appropriate delegation

Maintains knowledge of new developments in the library profession, including technological advances, through professional reading and professional development opportunities

Work Approach

-Highly collaborative team leader that has excellent written and verbal communication skills

-A Service oriented management attitude with active listening skills for both employees and patrons.

-A socially perceptive understanding for the community.

-A self starter that has an eye for detail and an ability to lead with the big picture in mind.

-Engages with challenges and change with calm, analytical and quick decisive leadership

-A dynamic problem solver that looks to move obstacles away daily goals. .

-A Customer facing, positive outlook that enjoys working with the public and providing a positive atmosphere in and around the library grounds.

-Adaptable, dependable honest, ethical and transparent with a genuine concern for the Patrons of the Library and the integrity of the historical building(s).

-A professional presenter at board meeting with high emotion intelligence.

Computer Skills required.

Microsoft or Google

Database Management Systems

Presentation and Graphics

Excel Spreadsheets

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include but are not limited to, the following requirements and working conditions.

Stooping, bending and kneeling to shelve or retrieve books

Ability to travel to various library locations for meetings, training workshops and other purposes

Ability to enter and access information in a terminal

Ability to access all areas of the library

Exposure to books and other materials with molds, mildews and dust

Work hours may be varied, including evening and weekend hours

**Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements:

Education Requirements:

Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school..

Five years of progressively-responsible experience in library administration.

Other Possible Requirements:

Permanent Professional Certificate as required for a Class 6 library from the Library of Michigan

Possession of a Valid Driver's license