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Library Director
Position Type: Non-MLS
Library Type: Public
Description
This is professional work in directing the public library and involves planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating all activities of the library.
Responsibilities
- Discharge the policy of the Board, assisting them with long-range planning and technical requirements
- Oversee general operations of adult, young adult and childrens' library
- Recruit and supervise employees and volunteers
- Develop and maintain annual program of services and events
- Maintain, update and establish library procedures
- Establish, maintain and update library policies
- Serve as liason to the community and respond to its changing needs
- Promote the use of library services
- Select books, materials and equipment, based on the Collection Development policy
- Maintain state, district and other professional affiliations
- Maintain contact with local libraries and other types of groups for the betterment of the library and its services
- Attend and submit reports at Trustee meetings
- Prepare reports for State as necessary
- Inform Trustees and volunteers of library legislation at the State and Local level
Standards of Performance
A written evaluation is done yearly by the Board of Trustees for the Town's Board of Selectman.
Job Requirements
- Graduation from high school; 2-4 years of college preferred, supplemented by experience in library work