MEADE PUBLIC LIBRARY

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR LIBRARY DIRECTOR

 

JOB TITLE:  Library Director

 

REPORTS TO:  Library Board of Trustees

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Individual must be a high school graduate.  Some clerical business and accounting experience preferred.  Person must have the ability to work well with adults as well as children.  The qualified applicant should have a positive, dynamic personality and be responsible.  Ability to organize, supervise, plan and direct services and programs of the library, work independently under the policies established by the Library Board, make sound decisions, plan, prepare and expend budgets and to communicate effectively.  Knowledge of community needs and interest in relation to library services and administration.  Have the ability to analyze library needs and evaluate library services.  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Library Board, patrons, community leaders, personnel and community organizations.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Responsibilities for monthly board meetings:

 

  1. Act as a technical advisor to the Board.

  2. Recommend needed policies or policy changes for Board action.

  3. Carry out the policies and procedures as adopted by the Board.

  4. Prepare agendas for board meetings in consultation with the Board Chair and attend all board meetings.

  5. Prepare treasurer's report and have payroll and warrant checks written for monthly expenses.

  6. Mail or deliver the signed checks to appropriate parties.

  7. Present library activity reports (Director's reports) and give a current report of expenditures against the budget at each board meeting.

  8. Assist the Board in the preparation of the annual budget.

 

General responsibilities:

 

  1. Hire, supervise and evaluate library personnel, with authority to terminate if deemed necessary.

  2. Responsible for the selection and purchase of books and other library materials and supplies.

  3. Responsible for overseeing the care and maintenance of building and equipment.

  4. Manage and participate in the day-to-day activities of the library including, but not limited to, assisting patrons, checking books and materials in and out, shelving materials, operating computers and office equipment.

  5. Ability to plan and accomplish short-term and long-term goals.

  6. Knowledgeable about local and state laws relating to libraries.  Keep the Board aware of library related legislation.  Actively support library legislation in the local, state and federal governments.

  7. Be prepared to carry-out and fulfill all directives and requests from the Board.

  8. See that the library scrapbook is kept current with clippings from newspapers and photographs.

  9. Strive to maintain an atmosphere of positive service through adequate facilities, staff and resources.

  10. Publicize and promote library activities and services.

  11. Complete annual reports to the Board, State and Southwest Kansas Library System and other reports as required.

  12. Prepare and have information ready for the annual audit.

  13. Participate in Southwest Kansas Library System and State Library meetings and workshops to improve library and local service.  Attend SWKLS assembly and other meetings when possible.

  14. Ensure that the library complies with requirements for State Aid, KanEd, E-Rate and the Extended Service Grant from the SWKLS.

  15. Represent Meade Public Library and Meade County (if County Representative) by attending SWKLS meetings; make use of the services provided by the SWKLS and the Kansas State Library.

  16. Keep aware of current library trends by participating in professional organizations and attending continuing education activities provided by the SWKLS or other state-wide libraries.

  17. Report regularly to the library board and make presentations to the general public.

  18. Send overdue notices to patrons.

  19. Maintain professional appearance and attitude.

 

Technical Abilities:

 

  1. Knowledge of office software.  Learn circulation system, time management program and other library programs and software.

  2. Ability to access the internet and library data bases.

  3. Familiarity with interlibrary loan borrowing and loaning.

  4. Do necessary maintenance for circulation program and for library hardware.

  5. Be familiar with process to complete the cataloging for new books.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

The person who fills this job must have:

*  the ability to lift and carry loads of about 35 pounds and to carry these 100 feet several times in a three hour period

*  the ability to stand for long periods with sitting

*  the ability to kneel, bend and stoop numerous times during a three-hour period

*  the ability to hear patrons speaking in a conversational voice and on the telephone

*  the ability to speak clearly and audibly