Library Director

Open: March 27, 2024

Closes: April 18, 2024

Library Director

(Full-Time)

GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs professional administrative and managerial duties related to planning, organizing, and directing the County library system for the citizens of Uintah County. Ensures the library's mission and goals are implemented through the oversight and performance of a wide range of administrative and technical duties requiring full performance knowledge of the major functions of a public library system. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the county library. Performs daily library duties associated with general operations as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the broad policy guidance of the County Commission and Library Board.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Provides close to general supervision to Library Clerk(s) I and II (full-time and part-time).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the services provided by the county library; develops, implements, and monitors work plans to achieve library board goals and performance measures; directs the development of and monitors performance measure; directs the development of and monitors performance against the annual budget; manages and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of library programs, plans, processes, systems, and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and performance measures consistent with the quality and citizen service expectations.

Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the performance of staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development and training targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; provides compensation rewards, and takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with County human resource policies.

Administers board policies and works closely with library board and elected leadership in setting and carrying out the vision, mission, and objectives of the library system; makes policy recommendations to the board; provides staff support and information to board; provides coordination and policy direction to Library Clerk(s) in defining services to local patrons; monitors success related to goals and mission of overall county system.

Coordinates public relations and publicity; coordinates library tours, summer reading programs, and story hour for children, prepares quarterly librarian seminars, directs the preparation of bulletin boards, conducts seminars and presentations, prepares materials.

Prepares department budget for Library Board approval; plans and attends board meetings; purchases departmental supplies, equipment, special collections, and maintenance supplies; monitors and approves expenditures as directed by the Library Board; administers gifts and federal monies; accounts for all library revenues according to established procedures; prepares and submits various monthly reports showing activities, statistical and financial data.

Directs the development and implementation of a long-range technology plan for the library operations. Confers with technology-related staff, contractors, and state personnel to ensure communication equipment and programs effectively support the library's mission and operations.

Evaluates library services and makes recommendations for improvements; works with elected officials, school officials, and civic organizations to develop programs and resolve problems including security issues.

Oversees development of library collection; orders, reviews, and gives final approval to all books and other materials selected for purchase; assists with book cataloging; responds to reference questions; assists patrons and staff in all areas of the Library.

Participates in library conferences, locally and nationally; operates computer; prepares backup files; does day-end processing.

Maintains a variety of files and records as required in entering all information pertaining to library records for existing and newly acquired collection items.

Accepts suggestions for book orders, assist in maintaining circulation files and compiling statistics; coordinates inter-library loan requests with state library facilities.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:
    A. Graduation from college with a master's degree in Library Science;

         AND

    B. Five (5) years of library experience,  one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory                              capacity;
         OR

    C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of theories, principles, and objectives of library service; management concepts and methods related to team building, empowerment, and participative leadership; information services and collection development; current trends and developments in library services;  and principles of supervision; training and staff utilization principles; legal and political issues affecting library operations and management; budget development and fiscal responsibility requirements; resource development related to grants, donations, trusts, etc.; principles of negotiation and problem-solving. Considerable knowledge of computer technologies affecting the future of library operations and services.

Ability to direct the work of others; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; communicates effectively, verbally and in writing; implements cooperative problem-solving processes; anticipates changing needs for services and facilities; operates personal computer and various software applications for word processing, collection management, library automation systems (SirsiDynix), and spreadsheet information; accesses e-mail and effectively functions in a computerized communications environment.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must be a certified Librarian (administration, collection development, cataloging, referencing).

Valid Utah Driver's License.

4. Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to the performance of essential functions. Common eye, hand, finger, leg, and foot dexterity also utilized in performance of daily tasks.
Occasional exposure to changing environmental conditions due to local automobile travel. Mental application utilizes memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem-solving

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer