Library Director - Claysburg Area Public Library

Pennsylvania Library Association; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eight paid holidays

One week paid vacation (first year)

One week sick leave (per year)

One personal day (first year)

Job summary

Claysburg Area Public Library is seeking a Library Director to lead a rural library serving Claysburg, East Freedom, and parts of Bedford County. The role is 35 hours per week with occasional evenings and weekends, reporting to the Library Board.

Salary ranges from $27,000 to $30,000 annually and includes holidays and leave benefits. The director oversees operations, budgets, programs, staff supervision, and community engagement, with a focus on expanding services and partnerships within Blair

Qualifications

• Two academic years of college with nine credits in Library Science OR two years without library science credits plus nine library science credits.
• Experience in a library system or public service is preferred.
• Background checks required (FBI and PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse History Clearance).
• Demonstrated leadership in a community or nonprofit setting.
• Experience with fundraising, development, and grants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily library operations and staff.
• Administer library goals within approved policies and budgets.
• Handle personnel, payroll, benefits, collection development, and facility maintenance.
• Coordinate community programs and outreach to raise library awareness.
• Promote services to community groups and markets for monthly programs.
• Supervise staff and participate in grant research and applications.
• Assist in fundraising activities and board-recommended initiatives.
• Prepare reports for monthly Board meetings and district/state reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership

Fundraising

Education

Library science coursework

Job description

The Claysburg Area Public Library is seeking a Library Director working approximately 35 hours per week. The library is located in a rural area serving the communities of Claysburg, East Freedom, and parts of Bedford County. It is part of the Blair County Library System and serves the Claysburg-Kimmel School District and beyond.

Salary: $27,000 to $30,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Hours: Full-time, 35-hour work week, including occasional evening and/or weekend hours.

Benefits

• Eight paid holidays
• One week paid vacation the first year
• One week sick leave per year
• One personal day the first year

Position Overview

The library director plans, organizes, directs, evaluates, and reviews the library resources, and programs to respond to the needs of the community. Duties include preparing and implementing the library’s short and long term goals; developing and monitoring budget resources; community outreach; and supervising staff and services. This is carried out under direction of the Library Board in accordance with Board policies and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) academic years of college education including nine (9) credits in Library Science from an accredited institution OR (Two) 2 academic years of college education with no credits in library science and nine (9) college credits in library science from an accredited institution.
• Experience within a library system or relevant public service experience is preferred.
• FBI and PA Criminal Background Checks and PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• Demonstrated and successful leadership role in a community or non-profit organization
• Non-profit fundraising, development, and grant writing experience, preferred
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate with various internal and external groups
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee and/or perform all routine daily tasks associated with the running of the library
• Administer the library within the framework of the library goals and objectives, policies, and budget
• Perform managerial tasks related to personnel, budget, payroll and benefits, collection development, and building maintenance
• Coordinate and/or create community programs that increase library awareness.
• Promote library services via outreach and presentation to community groups.
• Effectively plan and advertise / market monthly library programs for children, families and adults.
• Supervise library staff
• Research grants and apply for any qualifying grants, if applicable.
• Recommend, assist in organizing and participate in fundraising activities
• Answer reference questions and assist staff with reference tasks.
• Submit recommendations for library policies and services to the Board and implement decisions made.
• Attend Board meetings as well as District meetings; attend other meetings as necessary
• Prepare library reports for the monthly Board meetings, any and all District reports, annual State report, and others as required
• Monitor the library's circulation numbers, implement programs, procedures and policies to maintain and grow the library's circulationAttend the minimum hours continuing education annually to fulfill Continuing Education requirements
• Maintain and/or oversee content on the website, Facebook, and Instagram pages: to be regularly updated with current events, newsletters, policies and current information
• Ensure that the library facilities, grounds, interior, printers, faxes and copy machines are maintained
• Collaborate with the board to monitor, identify, and address relevant financial, operational, staffing and facility matters.
• Develop and maintain relationships within the community, including local governments, businesses, schools, community service organizations, Friends of the Claysburg Library, and Blair County Library System by representing the Library at meetings and workshops and attending community events.
• Any other duties that may arise or are assigned by the Board.

This is being posted on behalf of the Claysburg Public Library Board of Trustees.