Library Director

Txla; Texas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Professional development

Job summary

Medina Community Library in rural Texas seeks a hands-on Library Director to lead daily operations, supervise staff and volunteers, and implement Board-approved priorities. The Director will foster a welcoming, inclusive environment and actively engage the community.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the role oversees patron services, collections, programs, grants, budgeting, facilities, and technology. Start is anticipated March 2027, with a transition alongside the current Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MLS/MLIS preferred but not required.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in leadership or library work.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily library operations; supervise staff and volunteers; implement Board policies.
• Manage records, statistics, grants, and reporting; keep the Board informed.
• Oversee purchasing, supplies, vendors, petty cash, and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MLS/MLIS preferred

Tools

Library systems

Job description

About Medina Community Library

Medina Community Library is a welcoming rural library serving Medina and the surrounding Texas Hill Country community. The Library provides books, technology, educational programs, community resources, and opportunities for lifelong learning, while also serving as an important community gathering and events space.

We are seeking a Library Director who values the role a strong community library can play in bringing people together, expanding access to resources, and responding to the changing needs of the community.

Position Summary

The Library Director provides leadership and oversees the day-to-day operation of Medina Community Library. Working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Director is responsible for staff and volunteer leadership, patron services, library programs and collections, administration, community engagement, facilities, and the continued development of library services.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who enjoys both leading people and getting things done. The Director should be organized, resourceful, community-minded, and committed to creating a welcoming library that responds to the changing needs of Medina and the surrounding area.

Reports to: Medina Community Library Board of Directors
Anticipated start date: March 2027, with a transition period alongside the current Director

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration

• Lead the daily operations of the Library; supervise, schedule, train, and support staff and volunteers; and implement policies and priorities established by the Board.
• Maintain required records, statistics, county reports, grant documentation, and other administrative information, while keeping the Board informed of significant needs, concerns, and developments.
• Manage routine purchasing, supplies, vendors, petty cash, and other operational needs within approved budgets and procedures.

Patron & Library Services

• Ensure patrons receive friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive service in a safe, organized, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
• Remain actively involved in day-to-day service, assisting patrons with library resources, technology, computers, accounts, reservations, and other needs as appropriate.

Collections & Programs

• Oversee the selection, ordering, organization, maintenance, and weeding of library materials to maintain a current and useful collection responsive to community interests.
• Plan, coordinate, oversee, and continuously improve programs, educational opportunities, displays, and special events for all ages.

Community Engagement & Development

• Serve as a visible and positive representative of the Library and build strong relationships with schools, community organizations, local government, donors, and other community partners.
• Promote Library programs, services, events, and resources through appropriate communication channels and community outreach.
• Identify grant and other funding opportunities; prepare or manage applications and reporting; and support fundraising, donor relationships, and resource development.

Technology, Facilities & Safety

• Stay current with technology and how libraries and communities are using it; help patrons, staff, and volunteers use technology with confidence; and plan ahead so the Library’s technology and services keep pace with community needs.
• Oversee the appearance, organization, maintenance, safety, and security of the Library, grounds, and related community-use facilities, coordinating repairs and vendors as needed.
• Manage the Rodney Camp Pavilion and coordinate its use by nonprofit and other community groups, including scheduling rentals, communicating with users, coordinating setup and facility needs, and helping ensure the space is used responsibly and in accordance with Library policies.

Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Work with the Board to advance the Library's mission and long-term goals while identifying practical opportunities to strengthen programs, services, collections, technology, and operating practices.
• Stay informed about public-library practices and changing community needs, recommending improvements and new opportunities that are appropriate for Medina Community Library.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, salaried position
• Annual salary: $45,000–$58,000
• Paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, and paid professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership, management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, exercise sound judgment, and follow through on responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, patrons, Board members, community partners, and the public.
• Current technology skills, with the ability to learn and support library systems, help people of all comfort levels use technology with confidence, and plan ahead for the Library’s technology needs.
• A strong commitment to public service, literacy, lifelong learning, community engagement, and creating a welcoming environment for patrons of all ages.
• Previous library, nonprofit, educational, administrative, supervisory, or public-service experience is preferred.
• Experience with programming, grants, budgeting, fundraising, community partnerships, or similar responsibilities is beneficial.
• Library-specific education or experience, including an MLS/MLIS, is preferred but not required; equivalent education and relevant professional experience will be considered.

Medina Community Library is an equal opportunity employer.