Public Library System Director

Highlands County BCC; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 56,591 - 90,546; Full time

Job summary

The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners in Florida seeks an experienced library administrator to supervise the daily operations of the Highlands Library System and oversee collections. This professional role also guides Avon Park Library and Lake Placid Memorial Library staff and programs.

Required are an MLS/MLIS and strong leadership and communication skills to support public service, staff development, and community programs across multiple branches.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS required; five years of daily library functions with two in a supervisory capacity.
• ALA-accredited degree or equivalent library program completed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Highlands Library System
• Oversee materials selection and collection development
• Supervise staff and plan professional development
• Coordinate training in cataloging and technical services
• Provide public information about library activities and policies

Skills

Public library operations

Staff supervision

Cataloging and classification

Materials collection development

Reference services

Interpersonal communication

Education

MLS/MLIS degree

ALA-accredited library program

Job description

The Highlands County Board of County Commissioners in Florida seeks an experienced library administrator to supervise the daily operations of the Highlands Library System and oversee collections. This professional role also guides Avon Park Library and Lake Placid Memorial Library staff and programs.

Required are an MLS/MLIS and strong leadership and communication skills to support public service, staff development, and community programs across multiple branches.