Library Director
City of Eagle Pass
Job Description
SUMMARY
Plans, directs, and integrates the operations of a comprehensive, full service library that serves the community as well as outlying areas under the supervision of the Community Development Executive Director. Organizes, develops, and directs a library staff engaged in customer services activities such as circulation, reference, computer labs, inter-library lending, and technical activities such as collection development.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, organizes, manages, and evaluates the operations and administration of the City’s library system. Ensures that operations and administrative support are organized and delivered to optimize customer service.
- Participates with the development and implementation of strategic plans for the library, including long-range planning, research and development of future services.
- Develops goals and objectives, formulates services and programs to accomplish goals, allocates resources, establishes priorities, and develops and implements procedures, processes, standards, and systems to deliver service.
- Directs, monitors, and reviews the work of library employees. Establishes standards for performance and service, hours of operation that optimize the use of approved staffing, and facility resources. Reviews performance of assigned staff.
- Assumes a leadership role in working with and using community-based advisory boards.
- Oversees and participates in the development of the library collections. Establishes long range goals, prepares action plans, and assigns responsibility for specific elements of the collection to the appropriate library staff.
- Oversees and participates in library circulation and reference, performing advanced services in each area. Oversees an active computer lab for patrons
- Directs and participates in community promotional and education programs designed to increase patron usage of library services.
- Participates in, and facilitates budget preparation and administration. Prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations. Researches and submits budget proposals.
- Monitors and controls expenditures.
- Proposes new services and new service approaches in a Library-wide context, develops and implements strategies for integrating same into established policies and procedures.
- Develops and implements special programs and projects, contracts, and grants.
- Researches and prepares applications/proposals for grants. Administers approved grants.
- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Additional Info & Requirements
Four years of progressively responsible library management experience. Competency in Spanish language is desired.
HR Info
E-mail: ccampos@eaglepasstx.us
Fax: (830)773-3581
Mail: Attn: Human Resources, 100 S. Monroe St., Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Please submit an application and attach any supporting documents (e.g. resume).