Library Director

Vance Airscoop; Ignacio (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave after probation

Job summary

The Ignacio Community Library in Ignacio, Colorado is seeking a Library Director to lead daily operations, supervise staff, and coordinate programs in partnership with the Library Board of Trustees.

This full-time, exempt position offers health benefits and paid leave after a probationary period, with occasional evenings and weekends required as part of community service and outreach.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science.
• At least one year of public library experience is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage programs and policies.

Responsibilities

• Hires and supervises personnel following policies and reports changes to the Board.
• Implements board-approved policies and suggests improvements.
• Identifies opportunities for staff continuing education.
• Monitors staff performance and conducts evaluations.
• Oversees facility operations and security for efficiency and safety.
• Prepares agendas, minutes, and reports for board meetings.
• Acts as liaison between the Library Board, staff, and town officials.
• Manages budgets, finances, grants, and purchasing within limits.
• Develops community outreach and library programs.

Skills

Strong communication

Staff supervision

Budget oversight

Policy implementation

Education

Master’s in Library Science

Tools

Library automation systems

Database management

Spreadsheet software

Job description

IGNACIO COMMUNITY LIBRARY

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Job description

JOB TITLE: Library Director

POSITION TYPE: Professional

REPORTS TO: Library Board of Trustees

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Exempt, full-time

PAY RANGE: $60,000 - $75,000

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Library Director performs a variety of duties in the operation of the Ignacio Community Library. This is a full-time position with health benefits and paid leave time after a probationary period. Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

BACKGROUND:

The Ignacio Community Library (ICL) is a center that brings people and ideas together for learning and personal growth. ICL is located in the town of Ignacio, Colorado, and is surrounded by the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. ICL provides quality materials, services, and programs that fulfill educational, informational, cultural, and recreational needs of the community without regard to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, handicap, or economic status.

SUPERVISION:

This position will supervise other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Library Personnel

• 1. Hires and supervises personnel, adhering to job descriptions and the employee manual, and informs the Board of changes.
• 2. Implements Board-approved policies and procedures, recommending changes as needed.
• 3. Identifies and recommends opportunities for continuing education for library staff.
• 4. Monitors staff performance and compliance with policies.
• 5. Conducts periodic staff evaluations.

Facilities and Operations

• 1. Supervises the physical plant of the library to ensure efficiency, safety, and over-all appearance.
• 2. Oversees library plans and committees such as the Technology Plan and Strategic Plan; recommending changes to the Board as needed.
• 3. Arranges for required public announcements of public meetings, arranges for and supervises contract secretary, attends all Board meetings, reporting to and maintaining records of all Board meetings and decisions.
• 4. In consultation with the Board President, prepares agenda; compiles minutes, and documentation including statistics and financial reports, delivering these items to members five (5) days in advance of each meeting.
• 5. Acts as a liaison between the Library Board, employees, town officials, community leaders.
• 6. Maintains membership and communication with professional library associations. Brings information on new ideas and methods to the library planning process.
• 7. Reads and shares professional materials to update and maintain knowledge of library methods.
• 8. Demonstrates a broad experience and knowledge of collection development, weeding, cataloging and programming. Assists in managing and maintaining library collection.
• 9. Offers readers’ advisory.
• 10. Possesses a current knowledge of computer techniques and technology, database management and spreadsheet software, library automation systems, and internet based resources.
• 11. Provides the Board with copies of current policies, procedures, and resolutions recommending changes to the Board as needed.
• 12. Displays the ability to communicate professionally, orally, and in writing.
• 13. Performs other duties as described by the Board.

Finances

• 1. Researches and prepares annual library budget in consultation with Board Treasurer.
• 2. Supervises and assists Financial Administrator with record keeping, bill paying including payroll, and submits timely reports to the Library Board, State of Colorado, and Auditor.
• 3. Administers and maintains complete records of finance in accordance with the adopted annual budget.
• 4. Pursues, applies, accepts, and maintains compliance with grants and grant providers.
• 5. Assesses, selects, and purchases equipment, furniture, and supplies for the library within budgetary limits and caps as set by the board.

Community Outreach

• 1. Develops library outreach within the community.
• 2. Acts as liaison between the Library Board, the Library, and the Friends of the Library.

The duties listed above are not meant to be all-inclusive, but are intended to be illustrative of the nature of the work to be performed by a person in this classification. Employees may perform other related duties as established to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 1. Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 2. Excellent computer skills
• 3. Ability to exercise tact, discretion, and confidentiality with respect to patron information.
• 4. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff, patrons, Trustees, Friends, vendors, and other parties.
• 5. Analytical Skills: identify challenges and opportunities; review possible alternative courses of action; use available information and resources when making decisions.
• 6. Time Management: ability to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily an indoor, library work environment with occasional outdoor or offsite activities; extensive contact with the public. Some travel to attend meetings may be necessary.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science or pursuit of said degree from an ALA-accredited college or university.
• At least one year of public library experience is required; a combination of library experience and education is acceptable or any relevant combination of education, experience and training.