Library Director

Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Director performs professional and supervisory work in planning, implementing and managing a comprehensive program of library services to the community. The Library Director is expected to keep abreast of current trends and techniques in public library service; participate in activities of professional library organizations; and pursue continuing education. Is responsible for the overall administration of the library.

Assists the Board in short- and long-range planning.

Works with professional and clerical staff to review current service, address current concerns and plan future services.

Serves as Finance Director for the Library.

Prepares the annual budget in consultation with the Library Board.

Monitors all revenue and expenditures to maintain figures within budget parameters; reviews and approves all expenditures.

Oversees all financial transactions and required local, state and federal reporting.

Works with an outside auditor on an annual audit and oversees preparation of the annual report to the State Library.

Assists Board in any fund-raising activities and prepares grant applications for other sources of funding.

Is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the physical plant to ensure a safe and attractive facility.

Participates in collection development in all departments.

Reads standard professional reviewing media to identify items that are appropriate to the collection, e.g. Kirkus Review, Publisher's Weekly, Book List, Library Journal, etc.

Is the Library representative to the City Council, Library Board of Trustees, Jefferson County Library Cooperative, Alabama Public Library Service, Friends of the Library, Chamber of Commerce and other agencies and organizations where appropriate.

• Thorough knowledge of current library principles and practices, professional library policies, library rules and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of library methods and techniques including such areas as general knowledge of and ability to use reference tools, classification, cataloging, acquisitions, and circulation.
• Ability to analyze professional and administrative problems and arrive at practical and effective solutions.
• Ability to express oneself effectively and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct a complete program of library activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Trustees, subordinates, community groups, and the general public.
• Ability to supervise library staff to maximize productivity and efficiency.

Master's degree in library and information studies from an ALA-accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible professional library administrative experience.

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job.