County Librarian - $82,562 - $103,201

Dairy Queen of Globe, Inc.; Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila County Library District is seeking a County Librarian to lead the library system, directing its services, policies, and budget. The position requires strategic oversight of programs, staff supervision, and collaboration with state library officials to advance community library services.

The role is based in Globe or Payson, AZ, full-time, with responsibilities including fundraising, grants, and liaison work with government and educational partners.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years experience in management and administration, including two (2) years supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certified as a County Librarian by the State Library (ARS 11-908).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate the Library District activities to meet goals within time and budget constraints.
• Lead policy implementation, program direction, and resource management with accountability at the highest level.
• Supervise staff, schedule work, evaluate performance and handle grievances.

Skills

Management

Administration

Supervisory skills

Budgeting

Grant writing

Policy development

Training & development

Education

Master's Degree in Library or Information Science (ALA accredited)

Job description

County Librarian - Library District - $82,562 - $103,201

Globe or Payson, AZ - Full Time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The purpose of this position is to perform professional work in planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the Library District to ensure that goals and objectives of the department are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.
• This position serves as County Librarian with State Library officials and performs professional library and administrative duties requiring specialized knowledge and expertise in all areas of public library services. The most critical and time-consuming responsibilities include policy implementation, direction of programs / service delivery and resources management. The decisions made affect the goals, services, and objectives of the organization and may involve highly sensitive and political issues affecting the organization as a whole. Assumes highest level of independent responsibility and accountability.

• Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities.
• Makes final decisions on scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating employee performance; handling employee grievances; employee coaching; employee trainingandgranting time off.
• Provides recommendations on employee promotions; hiring employees; employee disciplinary actions and employee salary increases.

• Provides professional training to rural library staff and volunteers including but not limited to: coordinating continuing education training, library policies and practices, collection management and budget, community outreach, organizing and implementing special programming, and library databases. Provides consultant services and field assistance for public librarians within the County as requested.

• Coordinates the flow of information from State to local libraries; works with the community groups to develop funding sources; may prepare grant applications, administers departmental grants and maintains appropriate files and prepare reports; solicits donations and directs fund raising projects; organizes and manages affiliate library meetings. Attends meetings, workshops and conferences; performs lobbying activities in relation to library issues; monitors developments and legislation related to library service matters, evaluates their impact upon the Library District.

• Hires, supervises and monitors the performance of assigned personnel; ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures; provides and/or coordinates training for library staff.

• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Library District; directs the preparation and administration of the Library District’s budget; contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of library service and programs in meeting community needs; represents the library in meetings and presentations with a variety of professional, governmental, business and educational organizations.

• Oversees the library’s information systems network; coordinates library participation in computer-based information networks with affiliates; ensures compliance with Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

• Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited School.

Minimum Years of Directly Related Experience Required

• Five (5) years experience in management and administration, including two (2) years supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Professional Credentials Required

• Certified as a County Librarian by the State Library (ARS 11-908).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

For information regarding Gila County Employment: https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/human_resources/employment/index.php