Library Director - Town of Beacon Falls. Full-time position. Works under the direction of the
Library Board of Trustees. Develops, administers, supervises and
coordinates the work of the Library and staff. Performs managerial
duties related to budget, collection development, library operations and
services in conformity of the policies established by the Board of
Trustees and the regulations of the Connecticut State Library.
HOURS OF WORK: Full-time. Thirty (30) hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE: The skills and knowledge
required would usually be acquired with a Master's Degree in Library
Science and ten (10) years of progressively responsible library work,
including five (5) years in the supervision of a Public Library major
department or as a Director of a smaller Public Library. A combination
of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to
successfully meet the requirements of the position may be considered.
Excellent communications skills and organizational skills. Ability to
administer the activities of a Public Library and to supervise the work
of others. Ability to develop short and long term development, plans and
objectives. Current knowledge of standard Library principles and
practices, concepts of freedom of speech, copyrights, collection
development, patron confidentiality, censorship, and other Library
ethical issues. Proficiency with computers, popular Library software,
internet, digital Communications and social medias. Thorough ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with Superiors,
subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies, and the general
public. Good customer service focus, able to handle constant
interruptions. Physical demands: standing, lifting, reaching, moving
office furniture when necessary.
SPECIFIC DUTIES: Plans, implements and evaluates Library services.
Develops, implements and evaluates long and short term goals and
objectives. Administers policies concerning Library operations, budgets
and programs. Handles complaints in accordance with policy. Provides
supervision and delegates responsibilities to the Library staff.
Recruits and recommends employment of Library personnel, recommends
promotions, transfers or termination of staff. Organizes, trains,
assigns and evaluates personnel and volunteers. Conducts staff meetings.
Prepares the Annual Budget and presents and defends budget requests
before the Library Board and Board of Finance as needed. Directs and
controls the expenditure of fund allocations within constraints of
Approved budgets. Purchases new equipment and furnishings. Accepts and
acknowledges gifts of money and Library materials. Pursues and applies
for grant money. Prepares monthly and annual financial and statistical
reports to Library Board, Town officials and State Library. Attends
monthly Board of Trustees meetings. Supervises maintenance of Library
building equipment and furnishings. Oversees equipment of furnishings
and book collection. Evaluates collection for balance and
comprehensiveness. Schedules withdrawals and inventory of materials.
Selects and purchases all Library materials. Cooperates with Community
groups and Town Officials to implement Library services, including
Region 16 School District Summer Reading Programs. Speaks before local
groups. Oversees and approves scheduled use of Library by outside
groups. Prepares questionnaires and surveys to evaluate public responses
to the Library. Keeps informed of current developments in Library field
by attending workshops, Professional meetings and reading current
literature. Maintains membership in professional organizations. Provides
reference and reader's advisory services to patrons as needed. Performs
other related responsibilities as necessary, such as circulation.
Liaison with the Friends of the Beacon Falls Library group. Represents
BFPL in the partnership of Libraries such as United Valley Libraries.
Oversees/approves Library programs as development by the Program
Librarian. Schedules BFPL staff for adequate coverage. ***Please note
that this list is not all-inclusive and can change when necessary***
TO APPLY: Applications and resumes should be emailed to Sarah DePeters, sarah@mcinnisinc.com. Open until filled. THE TOWN OF BEACON FALLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
