Library Director

Washington Public Library (Warren County); Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Public Library (Warren County) seeks a library director to lead operations, oversee collections and programs, and collaborate with trustees, staff, and community partners.

The role requires strategic planning, budget management, personnel supervision, policy development, and reporting to the Board; success hinges on effective leadership and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include managing operations, budgeting, policy development and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs operations of a free public library, including mechanized systems and facility maintenance.
• Oversees development and maintenance of the library’s collection and all programming.
• Recruits and assigns new employees, supervising and evaluating employee performance.
• Recommends library policies and procedures and implements them upon Board approval.
• Assists in the development of the library budget, controls expenditures, and pursues additional funding sources.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of accurate narrative and statistical reports.
• Oversees establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.

Job description

Must work effectively with the Board of Trustees, municipal officials, library patrons, community organizations, school groups and the general public. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manages and directs the operations of a free public library, including the development of mechanized systems and ensuring the maintenance of the library facility.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of library’s collection and all programming.
• Recruits and assigns new employees, supervising and evaluating employee performance.
• Recommends library policies and procedures and implements them upon Board approval.
• Assists in the development of the library budget, controls library expenditures, and pursues additional sources of funding.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of accurate and informative narrative and statistical reports.
• Oversees the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.