Thursday, November 21, 2013
Library Director - Uxbridge Free Public Library (MA)
Library Director - Uxbridge Free Public Library
(MA). Qualifications: Masters Degree in Library Science or Master of
Science in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited school
with Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners certification and
five years of progressively responsible library experience preferred.
Demonstrates ability to work with initiative. Demonstrates ability to
work as part of the total library team. Demonstrates leadership
abilities. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication
skills. Demonstrates knowledge of collection development and
maintenance, library practices, procedures and technology. Demonstrates
an ability to organize, maintain, and administer a complex operating
budget for a library system. Demonstrates effective working
relationships with Trustees, staff, patrons, officials of other local
departments and the general public. Demonstrates excellent
organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to develop short- and
long-term development plans and objectives. Demonstrates ability to
evaluate and act on unique situations. Demonstrates proficiency in the
procedures and practices of professional library administration and the
organization and management of its operations. Demonstrates knowledge of
automated information data and retrieval systems: WORD, EXCEL, LAN,
HTML, Internet and PowerPoint. Responsible to: The Library Board of
Trustees. Reports to: The President of the Library Board of Trustees.
Responsibilities: Planning and Policy-making. Collaborates with the
Board to Develop goals and objectives for long and short-range plans for
the library. Collaborates with the Board to develop library policies,
programs, and procedures. Establishes goals and objectives for the staff
to accomplish long-range plans. Conducts, directs and evaluates studies
relating to library service responsiveness and efficiency, cost
effectiveness and systems analysis. Initiates and develops programs in
anticipation and /or in response to community needs. Maintains excellent
organizational skills. Maintains accurate and up-to-date library policy
manual. Plans, directs, and supervises development and preservation of
the town library local history archives collection; including inventory,
appraisals and insurance, in cooperation with the local historical
society and Historical Commission. Fiscal management. Develops,
prepares, and recommends to the Board, Town Boards, and Town Meeting and
administers, the annual operating budget, and capital outlay programs
based on the established goals and related performance data. Develops
and justifies the library budget, including payroll, monthly bills,
statistics and revolving accounts. Prepares all financial documents
within the timeline and procedures established by the town Accountant.
Selects quality and cost-effective vendors, contractors and others to
provides services and products. Pursues grant funding from all sources
to promote, enhance or create new library services, programs and
collections. Administers grants and foundation funds according to
specified guidelines and files all indicated reports within specified
time-fames. Property Management: Manages the physical plant, as well as
the preventative maintenance program, to ensure proper maintenance and
utilization of the library. Supervises all maintenance and repair
personnel and maintains accurate maintenance records. Analyzes and
identifies building and grounds needs and recommends improvements,
repairs and additions as necessary to the Board of Trustees. Ensures
clean, clear, safe and welcoming environment for staff and public in the
building and on the grounds. Responds to building emergencies and takes
appropriate action. Maintains a Disaster and Evacuation Plan. Personnel
Management: Provides leadership in establishing effective working
relationships and communication, ensuring high productivity, and
encouraging initiative and creativity. Manages the staff and coordinates
staff functions in accordance with established goals and philosophy of
the library mission. Maintains an overview of library activities and
assigns staff according to the needs of the library and the abilities of
the staff. Encourages professional development among staff members.
Directly recruits, selects, promotes and/or terminates, supervises and
annually evaluates all union personnel. These evaluations shall be
submitted to the Town Clerk in a timely manner. Conducts staff meetings
and ensures staff knowledge of library policies and procedures. Develops
and coordinates volunteer services. May serve as reference librarian
and fill in at circulation desk as necessary. Library Service and
Operations: Responsible for and supervises the selection, acquisition
and culling of library materials. Accepts and acknowledges all gifts.
Reports this information to the Board at its next meeting. Supervises
the utilization and maintenance of technology to deliver, monitor and
enhance library service. Evaluates, introduces and maintains new
technology as appropriate. Arranges for or conducts library staff
training. Strives to encourage gift giving to the library. Coordinates
and analyzes the library operations and functions to ensure accuracy,
efficiency and quality. Maintains the Library website. Analyzes library
operations, summarizes service developments and progress in achieving
core objectives to provide the Board with the information necessary for
sound decision making and fiscal responsibility. Reports on current
library trends as they may relate to local library services and
operations. Maintains/expands current Adult programming (speakers,
authors etc.), as community interest dictates Communication: Attends
and participates in all Board meetings and advises Trustees of programs,
services, facility, planning, personnel and policy matters requiring
consideration/action, as well as any changes in library services,
programs, and collection. Presents a written Director’s Reports at all
meetings identifying the progress and status of ongoing library programs
and other matters requiring the Board’s attention. Submits a Director's
report to the Town Manager and attends Department Head meetings.
Attends both Spring and Fall Annual Town Meetings to address library
related issues if needed. Files required documents to State agencies
(ARIS Report) on time. Promotes library through regular press releases,
and positive local reports. Acts as a liaison between library staff and
the Board. Manages the internal and external communications and public
relations of the library unless otherwise arranged. Establishes and
conducts comprehensive public relations programs which promote the
library and its services. Expands community outreach through a variety
of means including but not limited to: library-school partnerships,
addressing community groups, and identifying ways to serve patrons
outside of the library building. Continuing Education: Keeps informed of
current developments in the library field. Salary range: $46-52,000
annually. Deadline: December 2, 2013. Submit resume to mefco@verizon.net.
Labels:
administrative,
collection development,
director,
manager,
Massachusetts,
out of state,
professional,
public libraries,
technology
Location:
Uxbridge, MA, USA