Library Director

City of Cedarburg, WI; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Life insurance

Sick leave

Vacation pay

Job summary

The City of Cedarburg Public Library seeks an experienced Library Director to lead operations, set policy, manage the budget, and guide staff and volunteers in service to the community.

Working with the Library Board of Trustees, you will oversee programs, collections, technology, fundraising efforts, public relations, and compliance with state standards, shaping library services for Cedarburg residents.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master of Library Science degree.
• Wisconsin Grade 1 Public Librarian Certification or eligibility.
• 5–7 years of public library experience with 3 years in management.

Responsibilities

• Develops long-range plans supporting library mission and goals.
• Forms and reviews policies with the Board of Trustees.
• Oversees budget development, monitoring, and reporting.
• Supervises staff and volunteers, including performance reviews.
• Represents library in Monarch System and community organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Policy development

Staff supervision

Public relations

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Education

Master of Library Science

Grade 1 Public Librarian Certification (WI)

Tools

Library automation system

Job description

General Overview Of Position

In keeping with the mission of the Cedarburg Public Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for developing and supporting all efforts necessary to maintain a public library, responsive to the community's needs for information, education, and recreation. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Library Director develops library policies, monitors library services, develops and manages the budget, creates public relations materials and connections, supervises staff and volunteers, oversees the physical building including technology, and stays informed of developments in library trends.

General Overview Of Position

In keeping with the mission of the Cedarburg Public Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for developing and supporting all efforts necessary to maintain a public library, responsive to the community's needs for information, education, and recreation. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Library Director develops library policies, monitors library services, develops and manages the budget, creates public relations materials and connections, supervises staff and volunteers, oversees the physical building including technology, and stays informed of developments in library trends.

Administrative Duties

• Develops long-range plans that support and advance the mission and strategic goals of the library.
• Develops short-term plans to address emerging issues, challenges, and opportunities.
• Formulates and recommends policies to the Board of Trustees, implements approved policies and procedures, and regularly reviews existing policies for potential revision.
• Develops and maintains position descriptions, employment qualifications, performance evaluation procedures, and disciplinary standards consistent with the City's Personnel Handbook.
• Participates in regular Library Board meetings by providing detailed reports regarding library operations, programs, finances, and significant developments and provides professional expertise and recommendations regarding legislation, regulations, trends, and best practices affecting libraries, including technology, funding, governance and management

Library Services

• Plans, organizes, and regularly evaluates programs and services that support the library's mission and reflect the needs of the Cedarburg community.
• Oversees the selection, development, and maintenance of library collections, including books, media, digital resources, programs, and emerging formats, ensuring that they meet community needs.
• Supervises the acquisition, utilization, maintenance, and evaluation of technology that supports and enhances library services.
• Compiles and analyzes library statistics and prepares reports for the Board of Trustees, the annual library report, and the Wisconsin Division for Libraries and Technology.

Financial Operations

• Prepares and submits the annual library budget for Board review and approval in a timely manner.
• Administers and monitors library expenditures to ensure compliance with the approved budget.
• Works closely with the Finance Director to review monthly financial reports and monitor library funds and accounts.
• Identifies, pursues, and supports fundraising opportunities, including grants, donations, and other revenue sources.
• Prepares grant applications and proposals to local agencies, foundations, and other organizations to support library programs and services.
• Coordinates with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure fundraising activities are effectively integrated with library operations.

Public Relations

• Managing internal and external communications, including brochures, newsletters, flyers, social media, websites, and press releases.
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities to enhance the library's public image and community partnerships through participation in civic and professional organizations, such as Rotary and the Cedarburg Woman's Club, the founding organization of the library.

Personnel Management

• Recruits, trains, supervises, evaluates, and, when necessary, disciplines or terminates staff, in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, and volunteers in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains the library's organizational chart and updates it as needed.
• Assigns duties, establishes staff responsibilities, maintains position descriptions, and administers compensation within approved guidelines.
• Encourages professional growth and development by supporting attendance at workshops, conferences, and training opportunities.

Facilities Management

• Scheduling and supervising maintenance services and contractors, coordinating with City staff as appropriate, and responding to facility-related emergencies.
• Purchasing equipment, furnishings, and supplies necessary for library operations.
• Providing leadership and coordination for facility improvement projects, including renovations, expansions, and construction projects.

Monarch Library System Representative

• Attends Monarch Library System meetings and actively participates as the library's representative.
• Communicates relevant information and updates from the System to library staff and the Board of Trustees.
• Maintains regular communication with the System and ensures timely responses to correspondence and initiatives.
• Implements applicable Monarch Library System policies, procedures, and service requirements.

Professional Development

• Maintains required professional certification through participation in meetings, workshops, conferences, and continuing education opportunities, with financial support from the library as approved.
• Maintains membership in and actively participates in relevant professional library associations, with financial support from the library as approved.

Education And Experience

• Master of Library Science Degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.
• Grade 1 Certification as a public librarian in the State of Wisconsin (must hold or be eligible upon hire, and maintain throughout the tenure)
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible public library experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in library management and supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with library trustees and staff, volunteer groups, local and state officials, the general public and community groups.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive public relations for the library within the community.
• Ability to gain a working understanding of current and developing technologies as they relate to public library operations and services.
• Ability to guide and direct the growth and development of the library.
• Ability to hire, train, supervise, and discipline employees in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, coordinate and delegate workloads and work schedules, evaluate work performance and maintain high standards of library service.
• Ability to interpret statistical data, analyze information, evaluate programs, and prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations.
• Ability to understand, develop, interpret and enforce library policies, rules and procedures and to make recommendations to the Library Board.
• Knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information on municipal library administration and operations (to include principles, methods and practices.

Environment/Working Conditions

• Flexible work hours required for evening meetings and events
• Inside work environment
• Keyboarding, writing, filing, sorting, shelving, bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching. Ability to push, pull, lift, carry up to 50 lbs.
• Standing, walking, sitting, and talking or hearing
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and be able to travel independently to work-related meetings, workshops, conferences, training sessions, and other City business

Equipment Used

Audiovisual equipment, book truck, building systems such as security and HVAC, calculator, computers and peripherals, library automation system, cell phone, copy machine, fax machine, telephone

Full time employees are eligible for health and dental insurance. Also eligible for participation in Wisconsin Retirement System, life insurance, sick and vacation pay.