Library Director

Flagstaff City/ Coconino County Library District

The City of Flagstaff/Coconino County Library Director position is looking for an individual that has the professional expertise and background to manage the functions of the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County Library District that includes several branches. This position assures that the library district meets the informational, social, cultural, and recreational needs of the communities we serve. A vital aspect of this position is the administrative nature and the responsibility of all library functions and facilities.

Another important aspect of this position is its accountability to not only the City of Flagstaff municipality, but also to Coconino County municipalities, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, and the State of Arizona Board of Library Examiners. This position has direct reports that include the IT Manager, Deputy Library Director for City Services, Deputy Library Director for County Services, and an Executive Assistant.

This position reports to the Economic Vitality Director who reports to the City Manager.

By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on community we serve.

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
• Directly supervises the Information Technology Manager, Executive Assistant, City Services Deputy Library Director, and County Services Deputy Library Director
• Has overall supervisory responsibility for the library staff, including professionals, paraprofessionals, clerks, pages, IT and clerical staff
• Direct responsibility for the Flagstaff Libraries and the Coconino County Library District including the Downtown Flagstaff Library, East Flagstaff Community Library, Preschoolers Acquiring Literacy Skills (PALS) mobile, Tuba City Public Library, Grand Canyon Community Library, Correctional Facility Library, Coconino County Bookmobile, Forest Lakes Community Library, Supai Community Library and partial responsibility to the Page Public Library, Sedona Public Library, Fredonia Public Library, Williams Public Library and Coconino County Law Library
• Oversees the city library and county-wide library IT and Collection Management Services departments
• Oversees scheduling, organizing, and chairing of the Coconino County Library District Council meetings which include the Flagstaff, Fredonia, Page, Sedona, and Williams Public Libraries
• Responsible for overseeing the Library District Council conversations regarding potential tax rate increases and presenting any recommendations as needed to the Coconino County Manager and Coconino County Board of Supervisors
• Creates reports (written and oral) and presents to the Economic Vitality Director, City of Flagstaff Leadership, Flagstaff City Council, Coconino County Board of Supervisors and Coconino County Manager, Arizona State Library, Library Board, Flagstaff Friends of the Library, and the Library Foundation
• Advises and presents recommendations as needed from the Library District Council to the Coconino County Board of Supervisors
• Approves Flagstaff and district-wide library programs using library funds
• Manages Arizona State Library requests
• Budgeting requirements are for two separate governing budget cycles and include presenting to the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County during their designated budget reviews
• Attends Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records statewide meetings and conferences for the Coconino County Library District as needed
• Responsible for advising, reviewing, submitting and approving all grant applications, as well as overseeing grant expenditures and management
• Travels to district libraries, site visits to county branch libraries, community organization meetings and events
• Promotes and advocates for library programs in the Flagstaff and district libraries
• Oversees contracts, agreements, and works with the Deputy Director for County Services on the City-County Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
• Manages and assesses all library building needs, both interior and exterior, and improvement projects
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