Job Description
Responsibilities may include:
a. Directs the operations of all departments of the Holbrook Public Library.
b. Prepares the annual departmental budget and presents and defends the budget before the Trustees, Finance Committee and Town Meetings.
c. Directs and controls the expenditure of departmental fund allocations within the constraints of approved budgets.
d. Confers with Town officials and general public to provide information and to resolve problems and complaints.
e. Evaluates and administers library programs.
f. Directs the training of library staff in technical and administrative library skills.
g. Directs the development and maintenance of the public library’s collection of books, periodicals, audio-visual and all other library materials.
h. Directs and participates in personnel such as hiring, termination, assignments, staff meetings, evaluations and labor relations.
i. Directs and oversees programming and public relations.
j. Represents the Library on regional and state committees and serves as the Town’s authority on library issues.
k. Prepares various kinds of statistical reports on finances, circulating stock, computer usage, and circulation.
l. Confers with State agencies, other public libraries, corporations and community groups in the development of library programs for the Town and assists in coordinating interlibrary program efforts.
m. Provides assistance to patrons in selection of materials and reference information in all areas.
n. Assists and instructs patrons with use of technology.
o. Supervises all professional, support and volunteer staff.
p. Is the primary person responsible for hiring, disciplinary and termination decisions; prepares
staff performance evaluations; maintains confidential personnel files.
q. Provides instruction in library skills for staff and library users.
r. Is responsible for planning, organizing, operating and managing technology driven resources
and the automated network system.
s. Oversees preventive maintenance, security, back-up and disaster recovery procedures for all
staff and public workstations.
t. Maintains library website and other related sites.
u. Is responsible for long-range planning, financial management, budget preparation, collective
bargaining agreement issues and development of recommendations for library policies and
procedures.
v. Works on cooperative ventures with town-wide groups, keeps informed on trends in the
literature and role of department services, takes active role in professional groups and attends workshops and conferences.
w. Directs the development, repair and maintenance of the library building and grounds.
x. Drafts and recommends policy to the Trustees and plans for the implementation of
public library goals and objectives.
y. Provides staff support to the Trustees to assist with meetings, prepare reports, and
implement policy decided by the Board. Attends meetings of the Library Board of Trustees.
z. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Board.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Full benefits package.
Additional Info & Requirements
The Holbrook Public Library Board of Trustees in Holbrook, MA are looking for a dynamic candidate to fill the position of the recently vacated Library Director position. Under the direction of the three-member board of trustees, the library director will oversee a staff of 9, including two Assistant Directors. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of facility management, a broad knowledge of municipal practices and policies, and have proper managing skills of members of a collective bargaining unit. EOE/AA
HR Info
Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to: trustees@holbrookpubliclibrary.org