Library Director
Description:
Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Library Director will serve as administrator of Ottawa Library.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs library services to serve the people of the community.
2. Evaluates the effectiveness of library services in relation to the changing needs of the community and establishes short and long term goals, objectives and developed by the director and the board, to meet these needs. Informs board of progress towards meeting these objectives.
3. Formulates and recommends policies to the library board. Implements library policies and procedures adopted by the board. Recommends and administers service, public relations, administrative, collection development and personnel policies.
5. Supervises the library staff. Writes job descriptions, hires and dismisses personnel assigns duties and responsibilities, schedules, conducts written annual evaluations, and plans staff development.
6. Coordinates maintenance of library facility and grounds with city personnel
7. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other government agencies, Friends of the Ottawa Library, civic and community groups, and the general public. Represents the library and speaks before community, civic and other group regarding the objectives and activities of the library.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Normal working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. five days a week.
Evening and weekend work may be necessary. Additional time beyond the scheduled 40 hours/week may be necessary to discharge duties.
Primarily works in an office setting with a computer.
Annual evaluation by the Board of Trustees.
PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES:
Educational Qualifications: A Master’s of Library Science (MLS) from an
American Library Association-accredited university.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and trends in library technology.
Documents strong written and oral communication and public relation skills.
Physical Requirements: Varies, estimated average of 60% of
time at desk. Occasionally
performs the duties of the public service
desks. Must have or obtain a
valid
Responsibilities:
Ottawa
Library Board of Trustees,
Minimum
Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA-accredited institution is required.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Type:
Full Time
Salary & Benefits:
Minimum starting salary of $45,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Instructions:
Email cover letter, resume, and three professional references to the board president at mary_redeker@yahoo.com. Applications accepted until the position is filled, but to ensure consideration, should be received by August 15, 2007.
