Town of Trumbull Description: Responsible
for leading a system of two libraries – the Main and one Branch amounting to
over 38,000 sq. ft., 147,000 collection items; open 64 hours a week (Oct. to
May), 40 staff members, and providing service for over 300,000 visitors each
year. Is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Trumbull Library.
Assists the Board in its governance function of the Library System.
Provides the direction and leadership so the Library System can carry out the
mission and vision of the Library and all the service goals and objectives of
the Strategic Plan. Supports operations and administration of the Board by
advising and informing Board members, drafting policies and recommending
policies for Board action. Identifies and arranges for training sessions and
documents for Board members and is the intermediary between Board and
Staff. This position is evaluated by the Board of Directors. Applications
will accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received. Examples
of Duties STRATEGIC PLANNING: In partnership with the Library Board of
Directors, studies and makes plans to continuously improve the services of the
Library System to meet the present and future community needs more effectively.
Keeps well informed of developing trends and issues in the library and
information science field. Attends regular meetings at national, regional and
local levels of professional librarians to ensure s(he) remains knowledgeable
about the changing realities of public libraries. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Prepares
$1 million + Annual Budget for approval by the Board and presents and defends
the budget to the First Selectman, Board of Finance and Finance Committee of
the Town Council. Maintains financial control to ensure library operations
conform to the budget. COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: Directs the public
relations program to promote and publicize the Library System in the community.
Submits weekly media releases to local and regional media. Regularly attends
meetings of Town and community organizations. Serves as Library systems
principal spokesperson and answers questions from the media, the general public
and other organizations. Assures the organization and its mission, programs,
products and services are consistently presented in a positive image to the
public. Develops public relations vehicles, including Annual Report of Library
System, speeches and is the principal advocate in discussions with national,
state and local library authorities. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT: Manages two
facilities as community centers for the Town in four different rooms: Community
rooms at the Main and Branch Library, the Merwin Room and the Kiwanis
Conference Room. Identifies need for capital building projects for the library
system. Submits a capital project budget to the Town. Liaises with community
partners to seek out private funding for capital needs. Works with Board and
Assistant Library System Director on large building projects. Identifies annual
grounds needs (e.g., external signage, plantings, sidewalk repairs, parking lot
issues). HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: Directs and participates in personal
actions such as hiring, termination, assignments, and evaluation within the
guidelines of the Town's labor relations. Recruits, selects and trains new
personnel. Civil Service office assists with this process by placing some
of the ads for new positions, administering appropriate tests and rating
candidates according to test results and providing orientation materials to new
employees. With assistance from Assistant Director and Associate Director,
creates and executes Staff Training Development Plan. Coordinates the
continuing training and development of 40+ staff members. Prepares annual
evaluations of the performance of Division Heads and other employees. Has the
authority to discipline and dismiss employees in accord with contractual
agreements and Town guidelines. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND
MANAGEMENT: With the Assistant Library System Director and Associate Director,
continuously evaluates current technological applications and develop strategy
for use of future technologies throughout the Library System. Updates the
Technology Strategy for Library System with Assistant Director and Associate
Director. Ensures adequate training opportunities and vital funding for staff
to use IT effectively for public service. Maintains awareness of emerging
technologies and develop vision for their effective use in Library System. FUNDRAISING:
Oversees fundraising planning and implementation. Identifies resource
requirements, such as, collection materials, program sponsorships,
technological needs and facility improvements. Liaises with community contacts
to build partnerships for funding projects. Researches grant opportunities
throughout private and public sectors. Establishes strategies and vehicles to
approach potential business, organizational and individual donors. Submits
request for funding proposals. Manages the administration of fundraising
records and documentation. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE,
SKILL AND ABILITY 1.Leadership skills in terms of strategic thinking,
institution building, fiscal management, human resource development and public
speaking. 2.Comprehensive knowledge of all library functions: access services,
acquisitions, children's services, collection development, reference, programs
services. 3.Fiscal management including budget preparation, vendor negotiation,
budgeting trends, grant writing. 4.Successful participation in fundraising
activities. 5.Knowledge and experience in managing or executing the
installation of a significant information technology system such as the
migration to a new computer catalog, introduction of a new technology center,
wireless capabilities. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Bachelors Degree in any
discipline and Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA
accredited school. Previous experience in a senior management position in
a library with a minimum of three years experience. Proof of Masters
Degree in Library and Information Science will be required. Please
upload a copy/photocopy of your degree if you have access to it at the time of
application. Supplemental Information SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Hired by and
reports directly to the Volunteer Library Board of Directors (CT State Statute,
Chap. 190, Sec. 11-21), with operational reporting to the Chief of Staff. SUPERVISION
EXERCISED: All Library personnel within the Town of Trumbull Full Time $85,537.00
- $93,425.00 Annually Medical, dental, and retirement benefits in
accordance with the appropriate union contract. Paid holidays, sick time and
vacation also in accordance with the appropriate union contract. Town of
Trumbull, 5866 Main Street, Trumbull, CT
06611 http://www.trumbull-ct.gov
