Assistant Director

Liberal Memorial Library

Main Library

Application Deadline

Apply By Aug 22nd, 2014

Wages

$40,000.00 to $45,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Liberal, KS

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Position is Salaried, Full Time

Primary Function
Assists Library Director in the management, supervision, and administration of the library to provide services to library patrons in accordance with library policy.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, and Skills

  • Spanish language skills, both written and spoken.
  • Completion of a Masters degree in Library Science from an accredited institution.
  • A minimum three years of library experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize.
  • Maintains knowledge of standard library principles and practices and concepts of freedom of speech, intellectual freedom, copyright, collection development, weeding, patron confidentiality, censorship and other library ethical issues.
  • Expertise and proficiency with computers and related hardware, popular library software, internet and digital communications.

Specific Duties

  • Reports to the Library Director
  • Assists in the development, supervision, and training of staff and volunteers.
  • Promotes library services and programs within the library and the community. Assists the Director in the development of library policy and procedures.
  • Plans, organizes, and implements special projects as needed or determined by the Director.
  • Assists in planning, implementation, and evaluation of long and short term goals and objectives.
  • Ensures safe conditions for staff, public, and building operation. Takes appropriate action in building emergencies
  • Assists in budget preparation.
  • Attends professional meetings, workshops, and classes.
  • Performs other related responsibilities as necessary

Pay range: Salary range is $40,000-$45,000 depending on qualifications.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Retirement (KPERS) and Life insurance. Vacation. Sick leave.

Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter, resume, and references as Word or pdf attachments to director@lmlibrary.org

Deadline: August 22, 2014

HR Info

Please send a meaningful cover letter, resume, and three references to Royce Kitts at director@lmlibrary.org

Posted Aug 8, 2014