Library Director, Livingston-Park County Public Library (MT)
Position: Library Director
Salary Range: $35,000-$37,500 annually (DOQ) with excellent benefits. This is a permanent full-time position with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2010.
Open until June 30, 2010. Applications must be received by June 30, 2010.
The Livingston-Park County Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking an experienced, innovative and service-oriented director to lead the continuing development of library services in a large rural county. The library is located in Livingston, Montana, a renowned fly fishing and outdoor recreation center 56 miles north of Yellowstone National Park on the Great Bend of the Yellowstone River.
Responsibilities: The director manages all aspects of library operations, including finances, facilities, collection development, and services to the public. For a complete description of responsibilities, visit www.livingstonpubliclibrary.org/employment.
Qualifications: an MLS from an ALA accredited library program. Three years of progressively responsible library experience, including serving in a supervisory capacity. Working knowledge of library technologies. Demonstrated skills in budgeting and fiscal management. Effective communication and public relations skills. A strong philosophy of customer service.
Application: Please submit a letter of introduction, a Public Employment Sector Application and a resume with three references to Search Committee, Livingston-Park County Public Library, 228 W. Callender St., Livingston, MT 59047. Application forms are available at the Job Service Center, 220 East Park, Livingston, MT 59047 or online at http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/livingston
For Additional Information: Contact Board President Robyn Albright. ralbright@fib.com or (406) 222-2950 or refer to the complete job description below.
Job Description:Â Library Director
Department: City-County Library
Accountable to: Board of Trustees
Summary of Work: supervises and administers the delivery of library services to the community, supervises staff and volunteers, prepares budgets and schedules, and is responsible for the facility, its equipment, and materials.
Nature of Work
This position involves extensive administrative, supervisory and professional duties, which include, but are not limited to
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keeping informed about new developments in the delivery of library services
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developing clear and visionary objectives for providing evolving library services to the community
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preparing and administering library budgets
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preparing grants for the funding of special projects
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managing library automation
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selecting library materials
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overseeing building and equipment maintenance
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serving as liaison to the Friends of the Library and Library Foundation
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serving on appropriate city, county and state committees
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hiring, supervising, training, evaluating and discharging staff
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providing continuing education opportunities for staff
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promoting an effective volunteer program
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providing public relations for the library, including speaking to community groups
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performing routine librarian duties as necessary
Job Requirements
Knowledge
This position requires a thorough knowledge of effective library
practices, including programs, procedures and techniques; a working
knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations, as well as city and
library policies; familiarity with the principles and techniques of budget
preparation, personnel management, and building maintenance; and
computer literacy.
Skills
Requires skills in the use of library equipment, resources and
computers, as well as skills in communicating with the public and
in understanding patron needs.
Abilities
Requires the ability to work well with people, to plan, direct, and
regulate library services, to demonstrate initiative, to solve problems, to
maintain confidentiality, to keep current with new legislation and
information technology trends, to prepare accurate reports, to communicate
effectively orally and in writing, and to establish effective working
relationships with staff, trustees, volunteers, representatives of other
agencies and the public.
Education and Experience
A Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an A.L.A.
accredited institution plus five (5) years of progressively responsible
experience in library work, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.
Performance Standards
Examples of job performance criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:
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establishes realistic goals for library service and works to achieve them
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maintains and applies thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of modern librarianship and public library administration in meeting the objectives of the library as established by the Board
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plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates library functions
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effectively analyzes and develops plans for improving library services
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effectively studies the community’s needs and works to fulfill such needs
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effectively prepares and administers budgets and grants
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prepares and presents clear, concise and comprehensive reports as required
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maintains an adequate inventory of books, periodicals and other library materials within the confines of a budget
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maintains an orderly and usable catalog, shelving system and records system
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effectively supervises, trains and evaluates employees
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develops and maintains a working climate in which all personnel are motivated to perform to the best of their abilities
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delegates appropriate authority to staff and volunteers
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establishes, maintains and fosters positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
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exercises good judgment, flexibility, creativity and sensitivity in response to changing needs
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maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
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meets and deals tactfully and courteously with the public