Library Director

Library

Rate of Pay: $73,382.40 to $91,728.00

Status:
Open until filled.

The City of Jerome is a dynamic organization which positively affects our citizens every day. Every position within the City is expected to be a leader within our organization, as well as in our community. This position performs a variety of administrative and supervisory work; responsible for planning, organizing and implementing the programs and services of the library system. Work is performed within policies and administrative regulations with wide latitude for exercise of independent judgment.

Works under the broad policy guidance and direction of the Jerome Public Library Board.

Exercises administrative direction and supervision over full‑time and part‑time support staff, contracted or seasonal personnel either directly or through subordinate supervisors.

• Manage and supervise library operations to achieve goals within available resources; plan and organize workloads and staff assignments; train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; review progress and direct changes as needed.
• Create and communicate official plans, policies and procedures to staff.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow; study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Issue written and oral instructions; assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Facilitate conflict resolution among workers and resolve grievances; assist subordinates in performing duties; adjust errors and complaints.
• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of library personnel.

• Provide professional advice on library issues to the Library Board; make presentations to boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.
• Oversee inter‑library loans and in‑house reference work.
• Coordinate the library program with other leisure programs, other city departments, and outside organizations such as the school district, historical society and various community‑based groups.
• Review program areas, implement changes or new programs to meet library needs of the community; develop, maintain and implement a library master plan.
• Promote interest in library programs through publicity, newspaper articles, program brochures, cooperation with various community groups, and public contacts; speak before citizen groups, students and other business and civic organizations.
• Maintain liaison with other departments as well as state, local, and other public officials.
• Answer letters of inquiry and talk with patrons; address public and civic organizations which will inform the public of policies, procedures and the availability of facilities for public use.
• Schedule, assign and oversee various special library activities throughout the year.

• Assure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; perform cost control activities.
• Monitor revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control.
• Work with the Library Board prepare annual budget request; assure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
• Oversee the selection and general collection of books and other items contained in the library; review major selection tools; approve library purchase orders; review books, periodicals and collections which are outdated or not used, and coordinate removal and disposition.
• Coordinate library development with regard to applying for and winning grants to augment services.
• Assure that library facilities and equipment are maintained properly, and coordinate maintenance and repair functions.
• Develop and implement policies, approved by the Library Board, procedures and standards for efficient and effective operation and maintenance of library operations; assure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and administer budget for all areas under library department; order all new and replacement equipment.
• Supervise the control of all materials and supplies used in maintenance,…