Library Director - Killingworth Library Association
is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced library leader with a
strong commitment to working with staff and volunteers to provide
outstanding library support and services to our patrons and the
community. The ideal candidate will be a unique blend of administrator,
communicator, visionary, team builder and patron supporter.
Position Overview: Plan, organize, and administer the
comprehensive operations of a friendly, relaxed community library with a
unique history of volunteer involvement, community support and town
cooperation. The Library Director reports to the Board of Directors and
is responsible for daily management of the library, which involves
coordinating and supervising day-to-day operations of the building,
materials, library staff and volunteers.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Lead by example
in promoting a friendly, welcoming, patron-first culture. Administer
personnel policies and patron service standards, including but not
limited to: recruitment, supervision, evaluation, scheduling and
training of staff and volunteers. Oversee maintenance of library
building, equipment and facilities. Schedule and lead monthly staff
meetings with full and part-time staff to encourage input and identify
areas for improvement. Attend monthly meetings with library Board of
Directors. Administer adopted Library budget and work with treasurer to
account for funds spent. Collaborate with finance committee on annual
budget development. Administer, supervise, and perform library tasks to
provide valued adult, children’s, and circulation services, as well as
events, display case and facilities management. Confer with the
library’s Board of Directors as needed on policies, programs and
long-range planning. Work with staff (and confer with staff responsible
for interlibrary loan activities) to develop, maintain and expand
collection of materials, programs and services. Evaluate collection for
balance and comprehensiveness. Review professional journals and other
sources. Assess interests, needs, and expectations of the community by
talking with patrons, assisting them, and spending some time staffing
the circulation desk. Collaborate with assistant library director and
designated board member to ensure a strong online and social media
presence. Develop and/or approve displays and special functions to
extend library services and facilities to the community. Prepare
narrative and statistical reports for the State Library and Library
Board upon request. Participate in professional library organizations,
conferences and workshops to remain current on developments in library
science, administration, and training.
Qualifications: Degree in library services (MLS
preferred), with a minimum of five years in public library work,
experience supervising staff and overseeing library operations, or any
equivalent combination of education and training.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Ability to
plan, organize and implement library services and facility management.
Ability to hire, manage, schedule and train professional staff and desk
volunteers. Superior communication, interpersonal and team building
skills. Fiscally responsible. Knowledge of present public library trends
and technologies. Proficiency with computers, automated library
systems, internet and digital communications. Ability to interpret user
needs to provide valued support and information. Ability to interact
courteously with staff, volunteers, and general public and maintain good
will.
This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position with
competitive benefits. Salary range is $60,000 - $67,000. Submit letter
of interest, resume to: Alison Karam, President, Killingworth Library
Assn., P.O. Box 725, Killingworth, CT 06419 or president@killingworthlibrary.org. Position will remain open
until filled.
