Job Description
Director
This is a highly professional, administrative, and supervisory position, working under the guidance of the Board of Trustees. The Director is responsible for managing the daily functions of the library, both directly and through delegation, and for working with the Board in setting goals and objectives for future library projects and services.
Primary Responsibilities
• Supervises the library staff, directly or through delegation, to create a harmonious team environment
• Administers personnel policies and procedures for library employees, including training, development, scheduling, and evaluation, either directly or through delegation
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of library personnel
• Responsible for developing print and non-print collections, including selection, organization, maintenance, preservation, withdrawal, and disposal of materials
• Prepares and presents library budget proposal for approval, and monitors and approves expenditures from the official operating budget
• Confers with the Library Board of Trustees to establish operating policies and to review the library services
• Develops short-term and long-range goals and plans for collections, services, and programs in keeping with the library's mission statement and operating policies; studies and plans development of library services to meet present and future community needs
• Participates in the planning, organization, and management of technical and automation services for the library
• Directs a public relations program to promote and publicize the library's collections, services, and programs within the community
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the library profession, including technological advances, through professional development opportunities
• Interacts with the appropriate employees for the maintenance of the library's building, furnishings, and equipment
• Prepares regular narrative and statistical reports for the Library Board of Trustees
• Serves as head of the Reference or Children’s department, based on the needs of the library and the experience of the librarian
• Establishes priorities as determined by need
Additional Responsibilities
• Reviews and evaluates the library's services and programs on a regular basis
• Prepares grant requests to state and federal agencies and non-profit foundations with assistance from a Trustee Grant Committee; administers grant funds upon award
• Prepares specifications for purchase of equipment and supplies
• Assists with direct patron services, as needed
• Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings and reads professional literature to stay informed on issues related to library management and services
• Serves on professional and community committees, as requested, to advance the library and the library profession
• Performs other duties, as required
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program required
• Three years of increasingly responsible library experience, with at least one year supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
No health benefits. Accrued vacation & holiday time.
Additional Info & Requirements
- Lots of variety in the job. Challenging. Supportive Board of Trustees.
- Optimal Candidates: (1)Someone who is just learning about administrative library work or (2)Someone who is already retired from full-time employment who wants to stay in the profession.
The Community
Small suburban village in the town of Burrillville in northwestern corner of RI. Mixture of educational backgrounds, earnings, white-collar & blue-collar, lots of small businesses. https://www.pascoaglibrary.org/
HR Info
Pascoag Public Library: Director (Part-time/26 hrs./wk.) Please direct all responses to: info@pascoaglibrary.org ATTN: Trustee President Lambert. Please include: cover email, a resume, & at least 2 references. Will also consider candidates with less experience; would be considered "in training" status. (May also send in hard copy format to The Library/ATTN: Pres. Lambert, 57 Church St., Pascoag, RI 02859.) Will start interviews as soon as convenient.