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Red Oak Public Library is hiring a Library Director! 

The Director Libraries 1 supports the LS&S mission, vision, and values through exceptional leadership and dedicated customer focus. The Library Director 1 is responsible for ensuring contract requirements are met in a single-location library system. The Library Director 1 will lead a team of library staff members who are committed to creating a thriving library in the heart of their community.  The Library Director 1 will be responsible for building, maintaining and nurturing communications with local official(s) and managing the customer relationship in partnership with the VP of Library Operations. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES 

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

Manages with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote the culture, values, and mission of LS&S and creates thriving libraries in the heart of our communitiesEvaluate library environments and key operational indicators to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvementReports to the VP of Library Operations and  prepares a written agenda in advance of weekly ZOOM meetingsCoaches’ library staff to help achieve operational goalsMonitors and manages staffing levelsDevelops the library team to deliver excellent customer service and patron experiencesEvaluates and supports the performance of library staffImplements action plans that meet operational and organizational objectivesKeeps current with library trends, issues, and technology as well as political, economic, and demographic issues that may affect library services and advanced programmingPlans and executes local, regional, and company initiatives to achieve both operational excellence and business results; follows up consistently to ensure accountability to plansUtilizes existing tools and best practices to ensure effective library operationsUtilizes and helps Library staff utilize management information tools and analyzes financial reports and other library-related data (usage, demographics, trends, etc.) to identify and address library system trends and issuesOversee the selection, acquisition, and processing of library materials to meet public needs within the structure of library selection policies and budgetary limitationsResponsible for the local operations communications with the customer relationship (city/county officials, governing boards, library boards)Regularly solicit client, other stakeholder, and patron feedback to understand client needs and the needs of the local communityEstablish a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulationsOversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures, and practicesKnow, understand, and administer the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library. In addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies)Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron recordsOther duties as assigned Requirements

An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training, and/or work experience required.

MLIS degree is requiredThree years of supervisory experience preferredThree years of progressively responsible library managerial experience and/or administrative functions of a library, or equivalent knowledge preferredExperience analyzing and applying financial reports and library-related data (usage, demographics, trends, etc.)Basic knowledge of programming and financial managementExperience in a role that requires frequent interaction with patrons, fulfilling the requests of patrons, and responsibility for addressing patron issues, questions, and suggestionsThe Library Director should demonstrate competence in all of the following:Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile, and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiencyDemonstrate ethical conduct with integrity and honesty: It is expected to understand ethical principles and business practices, ensuring that both your actions and those of others align with these standards and reflect the organization's core values. Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organizationCommunicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniquesCreativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve the operations of the library and to create new opportunitiesFocus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parametersFoster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectivenessLead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organizationMake Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions that are timely and in the best interests of the organizationOrganize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress toward goals, and track details, data, information, and activitiesPlan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and resultsSolve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problemThink Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment and the vision and values of the organizationOther duties as assigned

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to (35) pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

BENEFITS

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentTuition Assistance & Loan ReimbursementWellness ResourcesStatus: Full Time, ExemptSalary: $80,000 - $87,500  

EEO STATEMENT 

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Salary Description $80,000 - $87,500