Library Director

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Library Director serves as the City of La Marque Public Library’s primary public representative to the community; this is a highly administrative and management position with responsibility for the daily operations of the library. 

The library director plans, coordinates, directs, and evaluates operations and activities of the library, oversees the physical building, programs, services, and budget, supervises library personnel, works in cooperation as a liaison to the Library Advisory Board and Friends of the Library Board. 

The library director is also responsible for statistical reporting to State and County entities, developing policy recommendations, planning for future needs and serving as the Outreach Librarian to the community. 

Essential Job Functions (Must be performed with or without accommodations):

• Adhere to all City policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook, in particular:
  1. Attendance Policy
  2. All Safety Policies and Procedures
  3. Appropriate business attire for office personnel and proper uniform attire for those departments that are so designated (Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments);

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operation of all aspects of the Library in a manner that supports the overall goals of the Library.

• To include program development, acquisitions, collection development, Outreach and Marketing, and Circulation.
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments in the library field;
• Review library goals and objectives;
• Establish cataloging policies and procedures for the proper addition and deletion of items for the bibliographic database;
• Direct preparation of brochures and other materials on services, policies, and special events;
• Prepare annual report for distribution to patrons;
• Operate inter-library loan service between libraries and implement cooperative projects with city and school libraries;
• Develop and implement technology plan, automated system and electronic resources for staff and public 
• All other duties as assigned. 

• Develop collections of library materials;
• Approve all selections of library collections (Children’s, Juvenile, Young Adult, Adult and Reference; 
• Select all materials for Reference (Print and Electronic)
• Manage eBook selection, ordering and record imports

• Ensures appropriate programming is provided for all areas of the library (Children, Teens, Young Adults, and Adults) 
• All other duties as assigned.

• Promote and publicize the library to the public

• Works with the school and other community organizations to provide collaborative programming;
• Maintains and Approve all information on the Library’s Website and other Social Media Sites;
• Prepares and Approves all brochures, fliers, and press releases;
• Meet with peers in business, community and other government entities to encourage cooperative problem solving and joint approaches to problems;
• Deliver speeches or presentations representing the City as assigned;
• Provide information to media as needed; 
• Work with citizens and citizen groups to resolve problems; and,
• Ensure quality customer service 
• All other duties as assigned. 

• Collect and analyze department data and information;
• Identify and quantify problems;
• Formulate potential solutions:
• Prepare cost analysis of optional solutions; 
• Develop and deliver presentations, agenda reports, ordinances and resolutions;
• Provide professional advice; and,
• Take appropriate action to implement policy 
• All other duties as assigned. 

• Financial Management:

• Develop and appropriately defend long range and annual department budget; 
• Effective use of the City’s Financial Management Software is required for:
• Budget Preparation and Forecasting
• Online Purchase Order Entry
• Purchase Management and Requisition
• Cash Receipts and Revenue Counting
• Monitor revenues and expenditures (for City and County); 
• Take appropriate action with unexpected project adjustments; and,
• Ensure integrity of systems which collect or expend funds; 
• All other duties as assigned. 

• Develop department work program;
• Assist integration of department program into city-wide work program; 
• Assign staff to work within resources; 
• Develop and monitor department job descriptions assuring assignments within job limits; 
• Assist/develop hiring process to maintain staff levels; 
• Provide performance evaluations; 
• Administer Corrective Actions as necessary; 
• Assess and budget training needs; 
• Assure appropriate training, relative to work performance;
• Develop work schedules as appropriate; supervise performance; and,
• Review and approve library staff time sheets and leave requests
• Recruit, interview, and assign volunteers 
• All other duties as assigned. 

• Prepare and implement long range capital plans, 6 year and annual capital budgets relative to plans;
• Ensure appropriate maintenance and legal use of city property and equipment; and
• Maintain accurate inventory records on equipment, furnishings, etc.
• All other duties as assigned. 

• Attends local and State meetings to ensure current knowledge of library administration and services. 
• Participates in professional development as recommended by the State to fulfil a minimum of ten hours of continuing education credits annually. 

• Prepare materials, research or options needed for Library Advisory  Board recommendations; 
• Assist Library Advisory Board in operating within responsibilities set by law, City Council and/or City Manager; 
• Assist group in problem solving; 
• Assist in framing issues, providing optional solutions, and strengths/weaknesses of potential solutions; 
• Ensure businesslike open public meetings; and,
• Assist chair to develop agendas; ensure appropriate, timely minutes, and recommendations to City Manager 
• All other duties as assigned

• Master's degree (MLS.) from an accredited college or university; 
• 5 years related experience and/or training;
• 2-4 years Supervisory and administrative experience required; or,
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Possession of a county Librarian Certificate from the Texas State Library.  
• Possession of a valid Driver License issued by the State of Texas.

EMERGENCY OPERATION CLASSIFICATION: Tier 1– Essential: Employees with specific responsibilities that remain in the City on the job alternatively, at a designated location during an emergency.