Job Description

Library Director- Bertha Bartlett Public Library Library Director

Job Description Overview Under the direction of the Library Board, the Library Director is responsible for identifying, planning, organizing, executing and evaluating an effective program of library service to the community.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensures that library services are appropriately and effectively provided, in accordance with the mission statement and the goals of the Bertha Bartlett Public Library.
• Develops, creates and maintains relations and services with any contracted communities or branch locations, such as Gilbert.
• Develops and maintains the collection through developing a collection plan, initiating orders and supervising the ordering, cataloguing, classification and maintenance of the library collection.
• Ensures that a high quality of community programming is provided, based on assessed needs as opportunities arise, staff and financial resources permitting.
• Ensures that standards are met annually and Library Board is aware of requirements for maintaining the Library's Accreditation with the State Library of Iowa.
• Develops the library’s ability to provide excellent quality reference service through staff training, reference collection development and customer training.
• Maintains an effective public relations program, represents the library’s interests to appropriate community groups, the media, and the Cities of Story City and Gilbert.
• Maintains contact and cooperates in sharing of resources with the community of libraries on a state and county level.
• Ensures proper liaison and support is provided to volunteers.
• Manages the library facility through ensuring effective maintenance, security and use of the building.
• Provides support and expertise to the Board in preparing a strategic plan and an annual budget.
• Develops and executes plans for automation of library routines and services.
• Provides reference enquiry and reader’s advisory service.
• Reports monthly to the Board, and serves as a liaison to the staff.
• Ensures the effective use of library employees through effective hiring, assignment of duties, discipline and dismissal. Maintains appropriate staff records, conducts regular performance appraisals, and determines training needs.
• Plans and executes staffing requirements including selection, orientation, training, development and scheduling.
• Applies for and administers grants to supplement and extend the library’s services.
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting.
• Develops policies for approval by the Library Board.
• Serves as the Library’s ambassador to the community. Required knowledge, ability and skills
• Experience in staff management, budget administration and working in a non-profit, community based environment.
• Excellent public relations skills with the Library patrons, the general public and the media.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Board and staff.
• Extremely well developed organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of and ability with computerized library methods and services.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices.
• A very good knowledge of literature, modern and classic.
• Knowledge of Dewey Decimal cataloguing procedures, Library of Congress subject headings, and MARC techniques.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours and travel on occasion.
• Maintain a list of vendors and maintenance people to help handle emergency repairs.

Required training and experience • B.S. or B.A. or higher degree and OR

• Masters in Library Science OR State Library of Iowa Endorsement OR
• Five years of progressively responsible experience including administrative responsibilities in addition to a B.S. or B.A. or higher degree Salary and Benefits The Library Director is a full-time, city employee, and as such is entitled to benefits offered to full-time department heads within the city.

Starting annual salary range is $39,500-$49,500, commensurate with experience.

To Apply Submit cover letter, resume, and references to us directly by email from applying to this job posting, or via mail: City Clerk Attn: Library Search Committee 504 Broad Street Story City, Iowa 50248

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