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Library Director, Tyler Memorial Library (Charlemont)
The Trustees of the Tyler Memorial Library are seeking a Director. The library serves the rural western Massachusetts towns of Charlemont and Hawley with a combined population of approximately 1600. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the library’s management, operations, and program of services. BA/BS required, MLS preferred or certification from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Position is part time: 17 hours per week, including four hours on Saturday. Salary: $14,793.
Job description below
Qualifications
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$14,793
Closing Date
2/5/2021
How to Apply
Send cover letter, resume, and three letters of professional reference to Evelyn Locke, Library Trustee Chair at evelyn.locke@townofcharlemont.org or PO Box 518, Charlemont, MA 01339
Position Title: Library Director
Reports to: Board of Library Trustees
Date: January 8, 2021
General Summary:
The library director is responsible for the management and operation of the library and its program of services in accordance with policies established by the Board of Library Trustees. The director works in close cooperation with the Board of Library Trustees, serving as its advisor and as an active participant in policy and budget development, goal setting, long range planning, and evaluation. The Board delegates to the Director full authority in such areas as collection development, budget management, and personnel administration, selection, and supervision.
Supervision:
The position is directly accountable to the board of library trustees.
Essential Job Functions:
Supervise library services, operations, and activities, including but not limited to overall collection development, materials selection and purchase, weeding, cataloging, and other technical service operations; reference, children’s, young adult, adult, and other services including inter-library loans, provided to the general public
Develop the library’s collection in accordance with a Board-approved collection development policy
Develop and implement library programming for both adults and children
Safeguard freedom from censorship of library materials; implement the selection policy so that different points of view on controversial issues are represented
Oversee the library space. Ensure that furnishings, equipment, and supplies are available and in proper condition. Report problems to the proper authority
Assist and encourage patrons in using library resources, including the use of technology
Arrange for service to patrons unable to come to the library as time and finances permit
Publicize library services and encourage their use through website development, social media, newspaper articles, displays, and special events
Manage all aspects of the library’s budget, including initial preparation of annual budget recommendations for Board approval and participation in presentation to municipal officials
Oversee the expenditure of funds and maintenance of financial records
Notify Trustees of grant monies available. Apply for grants to enhance services and facilities with the approval of the Trustees. Implement and administer grant funds.
Serve as the library’s liaison with municipal government, school department, civic groups and the community in general
Speak before groups and boards as required
Generate various reports including annual report to the town and reports for the Board of Trustees as requested. Compile statistics and prepare reports for the Massachusetts Library System and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners as necessary
Participate, with the Board of Library Trustees, in a continuing formal planning process which identifies and addresses community and library needs, provides direction for library development, and serves as the basis for evaluation of library effectiveness in relation to changing community needs
Attend all Board meetings, report on library activities and important issues, participate actively in discussion, and contribute ideas and suggestions during the decision making process
Make policy recommendations to the Board. Policies should include, but not necessarily be limited to, collection development, personnel, use of library facilities, and circulation of materials
Implement and interpret policies adopted by the Board
Advise the Board in library matters and keep it informed of relevant issues and developments at the regional, state, and national levels
Closely monitor local, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to library operation and take action to ensure compliance as appropriate
Attend, when possible, regional, informational, and promotional meetings and maintain a close liaison with the Massachusetts Library System
Perform other similar or related duties as required or as a situation dictates
Skills/Experience/Training Required
Educational qualifications at least equal to those specified for Library Directors in Massachusetts Minimum Standards for Free Public Library Service for communities in the appropriate population range
General knowledge of library principles and practices
Ability and desire to work with diverse ages and cultural populations
Ability to speak and write effectively and clearly
Leadership ability and a high degree of motivation, initiative, and resourcefulness
Ability to exercise independent judgment in decision making
Intellectual curiosity and an appreciation of libraries and literature
Competent and comfortable with technology and the on-line environment
Supervisory Responsibility
Recruit and select personnel and volunteers with the approval of the Board of Library Trustees
Responsible to train, supervise, and evaluate personnel and volunteers
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, kneel, crouch, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee needs to speak, hear, and see both at a distance and at close range.
Occasional periods of physical exertion, requiring ability to lift, carry, and position objects up to 30 pounds
Required to perform work under typical office conditions
Operate standard office equipment and hand tools
Attendance at evening meetings is occasionally required
Other
Will be reviewed annually by the Library Board of Trustees
Posted
2021-01-08 | Quick link to this job