Public Library Director - $2,000 Hiring Bonus

Performs professional level managerial work in directing the provision of library services in the community and serves as the primary spokesperson for the library.  This position is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and management of the main library and the West Branch Library. This position oversees the work of several professional librarians in the Divisional areas of Circulation Services, Adult Services, Youth Services and Technical Services.  

An employee in this class plans, organizes and directs the library services designed to meet a variety of community needs and interests.  Work includes planning on long- and short-range basis including facilities and collection expansion, establishing goals and objectives, developing, and maintaining the budget, supervising personnel, making professional librarian decisions on collection development, and establishing administrative policies and procedures for library operations in accordance with the Town’s policies and state requirements.  Work involves regular meetings with the Assistant Town Manager or Managing Director, the Friends of the Library, and other appropriate department and divisional managers in business and professional decisions as well as the marketing and promotion of public library services.  Independent judgment, initiative, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with the public are required.  Work is performed in accordance with professional standards and state requirements.   Work is performed independently under the general administrative supervision of the Assistant Town Manager or Managing director and is evaluated through conferences, program accomplishments and public feedback.

Plans for serving the needs of patrons in the Town and surrounding communities; consults with management and staff; and establishes goals and objectivities; establishes standards, policies, and procedures within the library, incorporating State standards as appropriate.

Prepares annual preliminary budget proposals and multi-year capital budgets; confers with State Library on project budgets and grants; prepares invoices; approves purchases and monitors library accounts for revenues and expenditures; and establishes a process for handling and accounting for fees collected.

Plans, researches, recommends and supervises implementation of expansion and/or improvements in library services, facilities, resources and technology utilization such as Internet, catalog automation and future hardware and software needs; confers with State Library and other libraries to expand services through Interlibrary loan and automation links with the county library.

Develops collection; seeks recommendations from staff; previews materials, selects and purchases books, videos, and other library materials; reviews patronage needs and collection usage; and screens donated books and materials.

Manages personnel; establishes effective work processes and assigns staff as appropriate; recruits and recommends hiring to the Assistant Town Manager or Managing Director; evaluates performance; coaches, trains and discipline employees following Town policies.

Prepares annual statistical report and others required by the State Library for library aid; reviews and analyzes reports on circulation, requests for informational services, collection purging and development, programs offered, and other activities.

Coordinates maintenance of building and grounds with other Town departments; negotiates service and purchase contracts seeking premium pricing; prepares invoices for authorization of payment.

Performs related duties as requested.

Master’s of Library Science Degree from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association, seven to ten years of supervisory experience in a public library setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.