Job Description
Description of the Job:
The Library Director is an exempt position, requiring advanced knowledge in the field of library science and the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. This position is responsible for the administration and management of the library; and plans, directs and supervises all library programs and services. The job involves responsibility for strategic planning, library accreditation, fiscal management, information technology, collection development, personnel supervision, public relations, and facilities planning. The Library Director reports to the City Manager.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Responsible for work performed in all areas of the library including administration, acquisition, cataloging, circulation, children, teen, and adult services, reference, technology, federal and state documents, programming, and public relations;
Reviews, evaluates, and purchases materials of all types for the collection; - Formulates and implements library goals and objectives and interprets these to the public and local government officials;
Works directly with five-member advisory Library Board appointed by City Council; - Consults and confers with the Library Boards, other libraries, academics, citizens, and community groups to help develop services based on the needs of people of diverse ages, backgrounds and interests;
- Develops library policies for Library Board and City Council approval;
- Develops and administers annual library budgets;
- Participates in the recruitment process to fill open positions in the department, which includes application review, interviews, and making recommendations to the City Manager concerning hiring, promotions, demotions, reassignment and dismissal of personnel;
- Directs, supervises, and evaluates library staff;
- Responsible for monitoring employee’s schedules and approval of payroll, including the preparation of personnel action as it relates to discipline or a performance improvement plan;
- Develops and supervises the promotion and marketing of the library, its resources, services, and programs;
- Collaborates and cooperates with other educational, cultural, and social agencies serving the area;
- Oversees purchases for the department and prepares invoices for the claims process;
- Manages and directs the library’s automation system (in collaboration with the ONELibrary Consortium), Internet access, and other technologies.
- Participates in professional development organizations and training programs and attends professional meetings and conferences;
- Represents the library in community and professional organizations and volunteer groups;
- Maintains quality customer service for diverse population;
- Reviews library collection regularly for discard, updating, and replacement;
- Plans and coordinates improvements of the library facility;
- Develops training programs for staff and assists with answering complex reference questions;
- Develops and interprets policies and procedures for editing bibliographic and authority data for all public catalogs;
- Articulates, supports, and promotes policies, procedures, and library vision in written statements and manuals;
- Prepares job instruction tools and training manuals;
- Assists with cataloging using OCLC copy when needed;
- Prepares or supervises the preparation of clear, concise, and timely reports as required by the City, State, and Government Printing Office;
- Establishes statistical collection methods and analyzes data;
- Assists with customer service delivery (reference, reader’s advisory, circulation) when necessary;
- Assist with related duties in cooperation with any division or department as assigned;
- Regular attendance and punctuality required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with co-workers, city staff, Council Members and the public;
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of outside agencies, and the public;
- Ability to work with citizens, elected officials and other city employees in a positive, professional, and supportive manner at all times;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Strong commitment to excellent customer service;
- Knowledge of current trends in library development, trends in library technology, and public library operation;
- Ability to deal pleasantly and tactfully with customer complaints;
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously in a work environment which includes constant interruptions;
- Willingness to work outside of normal office hours, which may include working evenings or weekends;
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds with the ability to lift lesser weights repetitively;
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, use fingers to handle objects, ability to operate necessary office
- equipment. Occasionally required to kneel, crouch and stoop.
How to Apply
Application: https://cms6.revize.com/revize/scottsbluff/document_center/EMPLOYMENT/Application%20packet-Libr%20Dir..doc.pdf
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
The City of Scottsbluff is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Info & Requirements
ALA Accredited Masters in Library or Information Science or the ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time. Valid Driver's License
The Community
Scottsbluff is a friendly community with a population of 15,000. The bordering cities of Gering and Terrytown increases the population to 24,000. Scottsbluff is the home of the beautiful Scotts Bluff National Monument, Western Nebraska Community College and Regional West Medical Center. Enjoy live theatre, museums and the Riverside Discovery Center Zoo. Excellent highways to Wyoming, Colorado and eastern Nebraska and daily airline service to and from Denver. The Scottsbluff community staunchly supports the library.
HR Info
Cami Kite at 308-630-6211