Northeast Regional Library System Director

NORTHEAST REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTOR

• 1. Coordinate activities between the branchlibraries and the various departments of the HQ library.
• 2. Prepare materials for quarterly regional Board meetings that cover all aspects oflibrary service. Write grants, prepare budgets, assist the Board with policies,and maintain library services.
• 3. Overseethe purchase of all materials and services needed for the operations of the library system.
• 4. Develop and maintain an active public relations program including print, radio andon-line coverage. Engage in speakingengagements that promote library services.
• 5. Participate in professional organizations as possible.
• 6. Attendlibrary conferences, lectures, workshops and other events as part of the Northeast Regional Library continuing education directives.
• 7. Provide professional advice, assistance and supervision to all department heads.
• 8. Representthe library in cultural, civic, educational, business and industrialactivities.
• 9. Keepall necessary records for the library system as required by state law and byrecord retention guidelines.
• 10. Buildand improve the Northeast Regional Library’s collections of materials.
• 11. Scheduleperiodic visits to the branch libraries to foster inter-library cooperation.
• 12. Meetwith county and local boards as needed.
• 13. Prepare reports as needed.
• 14. Continuallyrevise and update the Trustee Policy Manual and provide Trustee Training.
• 15. Employand supervise personnel.
• 16. Recommendpromotions and merit increases if funds allow.
• 17. Hold anannual staff meeting for general discussion and information.
• 18. Followguidelines for library reporting required by MLC – Accreditation Report, Audit,Grant Final Reports, Annual Statistical Report, and Board and Director Evaluations.

• Answer staff questions regarding leave, holidays, andother benefits.
• Approve all leave for staff.
• Check timesheets for each staff member monthly.
• Approve monthly payroll reporting.
• Plan, advertise, interview, and arrange trainingforall open positions as they occur.
• Create monthly staff calendar of deadlines, events,etc.
• Plan and execute training events for staff,particularly yearly Staff Meeting and Summer Library Program training.
• Communicate with staff via email or virtual meeting.
• Resolve conflicts among staff members and issuedisciplinary actions as necessary.
• Meet with other library departments (Technology,Collection Development, etc.) to make sure operations are going smoothly.
• Research HR related issues.
• Review monthly finances to make sure budget is ontrack.
• Approve daily expenses.
• Prepare and organize each year’s NERL budget.
• Arrange for yearly audit.
• Create yearly budget for Corinth Building Board andattend all meetings to ensure correct fiscal and legal actions are being taken. Also give updates to thisboard regarding NERL policies, programs, etc.

• Arrange for publicity for programs and activities.
• Write social media posts for region.
• Write press releases for newspapers and website.
• Communicate with elected officials (town/city, state,national) regarding library issues.
• Build partnerships with others in the community –patrons, schools, businesses, civic groups, etc.
• Select weekly/monthly book giveaways on social media.

• Plan new programs and services.
• Arrange for monthly books giveaways via social media.
• Attend virtual and in-person training events, as wellas watch recorded sessions as possible.
• Write grants as time allows.
• Research new trends in library services.

• Review policies every 3-5 years and amend as necessary.
• Create new policies as need arises.

• Create agenda for meetings.
• Go over financial and circulation reports and documents to present to board at each meeting.
• Stay in contact with board members regarding meetingattendance, upcoming new policies, and any special events.
• Walk board through all points on the agenda atmeetings.
• Plan training for board members for each meeting.
• Orientate new members as necessary.

• Answer phone calls and emails from patrons.
• Address patron comments (whether positive or negative) with…