Library Director

Yeadon Public Library; Yeadon (Delaware County); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Insurance coverage

Résumé du poste

Yeadon Public Library is seeking a dynamic Library Director to lead a very active library in a diverse community. The Director reports to the Board of Trustees and collaborates with the Borough Manager to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Requirements include a Master’s in Library Science (ALA-accredited) and PA State Library Certification or eligibility within 6 months, plus at least 2 years of supervisory/administrative experience in a public library.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• PA State Library Certification or eligibility to acquire within 6 months.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/administrative experience in a public library or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Oversee safe and efficient operation of the library facility.
• Maintain relationships and provide reports to Board of Trustees and Delaware County Libraries.
• Engage in community outreach and partnerships.
• Develop, implement, market, and evaluate programs for all age groups in a diverse community.
• Manage collection development including timely selection and weeding.
• Coordinate staff development and hire new staff as needed.

Connaissances

Staff development

Grant writing

Community outreach

Strategic planning

Technologies knowledge

Hiring staff

Leadership

Budget & financial reporting

Formation

MLS/MLIS

Description du poste

The Board of Trustees of the Yeadon Public Library seeks a dynamic community minded

Library Director for our very active library located in a diverse community in Delaware

County, PA.

The Director reports to the Board of Trustees and works effectively with the Borough

Manager to oversee the safe and efficient operation of the library facility. The Director

maintains relationships and provides necessary reports and information to Delaware County

Libraries, and to the Board and staff of Y eadon Public Library.

The Director will possess a master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited

institution. The Director will have PA State Library Certification or eligibility to acquire

same within 6 months, and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory and administrative

experience in a public library or commensurate experience that demonstrates ability to

address the features of this position including:

• High level of managerial and organizational skills along with the capacity to coordinate staff development, to work effectively with experienced, long-term staff, and to hire new staff as needed.
• Ability to exercise considerable professional skill, initiative, and independent judgment.
• Innovative thinking and knowledge of current and emerging technologies.
• Competence to develop, implement, market, and evaluate a multitude of programs and services addressing all age levels within a diverse community; and to manage collection development through timely materials selection and weeding.
• Proven capacity to work with various borough stakeholders (e.g., Library Board, Delaware County Libraries, Friends of Y eadon Public Library, William Penn School District, local, county and state governments).
• Commitment and ability to engage in community outreach and partnerships.
• Working knowledge of library financial systems and reporting.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication.
• Strong grant research and writing skills.
• Ability to assess the adequacy of existing and long-range plans for library building expansion and development.
• Planning and community needs assessment skills.

This position is full time based on 40 hours per week. Competitive health benefits and insurance coverage included.

Yeadon Borough is an equal opportunity employer.