Library Director

Job Description:

Summary: Responsible for the administration and management of the library. Key areas of responsibility are personnel, budgeting (including development and fundraising), facilities planning, representing the library in the community in the community at large as well as within the Ecorse Public Library, and developing and implementing strategic goals by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Directs overall library operations, and implements and administers services, policies, and procedures.
2. Revises and makes recommendations on library policies and procedures to the library board for approval, and ensures that all items are in compliance with the Library Board by-laws and the Open Meeting Act.
3. Prepares preliminary budget and administers and monitors final approved budget based on past programs and expectations of future needs.
4. Selects and orders databases, print and e-book materials to be added to the collection. Maintains appropriate collection development standards, keeping the collection current and appropriate to the needs of the community.
5. Responsible for overseeing and maintaining proper HR practices for the library, from pre-hiring to termination.
6. Selects, negotiates with, and works with contractors for the maintenance of the library building and environs, library services and all its holdings.
7. Oversees the selection and procurement of materials and library equipment as needed and determines necessary inventory of library supplies, selecting vendors, and maintaining records.
8. Coordinates library personnel and program schedules along with materials and equipment needed, keeping within budget limits, and providing the best possible library services to the community.
9. Maintains the library as a primary reference service to patrons, and assists patrons with more difficult complaints on problems responding to correspondence and other various communications dealing with library policies and procedures.
10. Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of a variety of reports to the library board *Essential Function and various federal, state, and local agencies regarding library finances, policies, and procedures.
11. Confers with outside library administrators and state agencies concerning current policies, programs, and possible alternative funding sometimes available to library services.
12. Researches, prepares and oversees grant applications and millage preparations.
13. Attends regular library board, and other meetings and conferences, representing the library.
14. Monitors and oversees the publication of library services through community group presentation and lectures, news releases, and bulletins, and by advertising library programs of public interest.
15. Appropriately delegates responsibilities as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages two subordinate supervisors who supervise in the Youth Services and Adult Services Departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Also, directly supervises three employees (non-supervisory). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and assuring the proper training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Job Compensation

$31.25-$40.87

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Closing Date

Open until filled

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