Director

Marshall County Public Library System
Job Description

Title: DIRECTOR
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Salary: Based on experience and education

POSITION SUMMARY
The Library Director is responsible for providing a vision for the Library and staff in accordance with the library’s Mission Statement. Oversees day to day operations of the library. Conducts long-range planning and budgeting. Creates, implements, and evaluates programs and services. Manages personnel including training, development, supervision, and performance evaluation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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• Provide vision for the Library and the staff in accordance with the Library’s Mission Statement.
• Plan and direct a balanced program of library service to all residents of Marshall County.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of library service in relation to the changing needs of the community.
• Formulate and recommend to the MCPL Board of Trustees new policies and changes in existing policies.
• Implement and monitor present and future policies approved by the Board of Trustees.
• Initiate planning for current and future activities.
• Oversee day to day operation of the Library.
• Maintain awareness of trends in the field and develop programs so that MCPL takes advantage of new services and products to provide enhanced services.
• Oversee physical facilities and recommend new construction, coordinate site selection, design and construction of new buildings.
• Oversee preparation of the annual budget.
• Approve all Library expenditures.
• Monitor monthly budget expenditures.
• Report monthly to the Board of Trustees on the operation of the library system and keep
• Trustees informed regarding the Library’s program of service.
• Oversee the library’s technology and its development.
• Oversee human resource management including recruitment, employment, compensation, and performance development; exercise administrative direction over all library staff either directly or through subordinate supervisors; provide leadership in establishing effective working relationships and communication, ensuring high productivity, and encouraging initiative and professional growth.
• Determine the management structure of the organization and evaluate the performance of managers.
• Review performance evaluations of staff members as appropriate.
• Administer, with staff, an effective public relations program.
• Serve as a key spokesperson for the Library or designate staff members to do so as necessary.
• Oversee a public relations program to ensure community awareness of library services and to provide positive local, regional, state, and national recognition of the library.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, civic and community groups and the general public.
• Represent the Library system to a larger library professional community including active involvement in appropriate local, state and national associations.
• Address public complaints that cannot be resolved at a lower level *

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
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• Management experience required.
• Must obtain Professional Certification from the Kentucky State Board for the Certification of Librarians within three (3) years of hire date. *

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain productive and collaborative relationships within the Library and community
• Demonstrated effective organizational, decision-making, and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to diversity and staff development
• Strong commitment to patron services
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a changing environment
• Successful budgetary management skills
• Willingness to travel locally and nationally to conduct library business and represent the library
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage multiple projects
• Understanding of the role and potential of technology in the delivery of library services
• Proficiency with Windows-based PC’s, Microsoft Office products, Web searching, email, and related products and procedures
• Valid driver’s license *

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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• Light to medium work [lifting, pushing or pulling 20-50 lb. maximum]
• Movement throughout the facility locating/retrieving materials and assisting users
• Reaching, bending, kneeling and crouching to retrieve and replace library materials, supplies, and files
• Handling and manipulating library materials; fingering pages, cards, forms, etc.
• Operating computer and audiovisual equipment
• Visual acuity sufficient to identify materials on shelving up to 90 inches in height and to read primarily typed or printed text in a variety of type sizes**

NOTE*:
Any variance in requirements would be made by the library’s Board of Trustees and only with unanimous approval.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Application Question:

• Must be able to obtain Professional Certification by the Kentucky State Board for the Certification of Librarians within three (3) years of hire date. This will require an Master’s Degree.