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Library Director

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Ogden, USA
Full-time
Director · 10+ years experience
Onsite
$61.76
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Experience

  • A proven record of progressive leadership in a public library system of significant size and complexity, with a minimum of 10 years of professional library experience, including at least eight years of administrative experience overseeing personnel, budgets, services, and, preferably, multi-site facilities.
  • Preferred Education and Experience: A second Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) or an equivalent degree is highly valued, particularly with preparation in organizational leadership, finance, and operations. Executive leadership experience, including demonstrated experience working with elected officials and governing boards, may also be considered.
  • Please submit a current resume and a thoughtful cover letter showing your leadership philosophy and vision for public library service. Also include in your submittal three current professional references who can speak to your leadership experience and qualifications for this position. References should include current library supervisor, governing authority, elected official, board chair, or other individual to whom you currently directly report. References will be contacted only if you are being seriously considered for appointment.
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):
  • Knowledge of:
  • Substantial working knowledge of public library trends, theories, and major services and programs
  • Substantial working knowledge of the principles and practices of library science including reference services, collection development, readers’ advisory service, cataloging, and technology services
  • Substantial demonstrated experience with the provision of library services to all demographics, including the elderly, children, students, adult learners, and those living in poverty
  • Substantial working knowledge of public service management theory and practice, including customer satisfaction, strategic planning for results, staff development and supervision, time management, organizational skills, community relations, and publicity and promotion techniques
  • Thorough knowledge of and ability to develop and interpret library board policies and administrative procedures
  • Understanding of the relationships and responsibilities of library divisions and buildings
  • Understanding of library vision, mission, and roles (guiding principles), and the general role of public libraries within a community
  • Understanding of librarianship and its foundational documents, including the Library Bill of Rights, Code of Ethics, and the Freedom to Read Statement
  • Skills and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to employ management techniques effectively in directing, planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, budgeting, and evaluating the library's operation
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to facilitate discussion and build consensus
  • Excellent communication skills, including public speaking ability
  • Excellent business and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to supervise employees and delegate responsibility, fairly and in accordance with board policies and state and federal laws
  • Ability to work productively within lines of authority and to accept decisions made by the board
  • Ability to function effectively in a political environment, where real-world compromises are sometimes necessary for the health of the organization
  • Ability to think abstractly, understand complex ideas, and see the whole picture
  • Ability to think analytically and to manipulate statistical data
  • Ability to handle complaints and controversy with objectivity
  • Desire to meet and serve the library's user community
  • Ability to organize job duties and work independently, handling multiple, competing priorities and accommodating deadlines
  • Creativity to envision and communicate directives for library programs and services
  • Ability to employ management techniques effectively in directing, planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, budgeting, and evaluating the library's operation
  • Ability to exhibit good judgment according to a formalist system of ethics and establish a cordial and effective working relationship with the public, support employees, colleagues, board members, and county officials
  • YOUR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Availability for morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and some holiday shifts
  • Ability and willingness to engage effectively with individuals from all segments of the community, including those who may be experiencing significant social, economic, or personal challenges.
  • Preference given for fluency in more than one language
  • Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check are required
  • Remote work not authorized
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, hear, balance, and reach. Must use hands and fingers to operate a computer. The employee is required to lift up to fifteen pounds, and occasionally up to fifty pounds. Must be able to move about the work area, talk clearly with customers and employees, and hear responses. Must have excellent close vision and good distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The Library Director works primarily in an office environment but regularly visits Library facilities and interacts with employees, Library users, community members, county officials, Board members, and community organizations.
  • The position requires flexibility to work morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and holiday hours as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of a system-wide executive.
  • Local, regional, and national travel may be required for internal and external meetings, professional conferences, and other Library business.
  • Professional employees may be required to adjust their responsibilities to address emergencies, special projects, and other organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred Education and Experience: A second Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) or an equivalent degree is highly valued, particularly with preparation in organizational leadership, finance, and operations. Executive leadership experience, including demonstrated experience working with elected officials and governing boards, may also be considered.

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