Library Director

LIBRARY DIRECTOR Full-time position with the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library 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 purc