Library Director - City of Norwalk. Position Definition:
Plans, organizes and directs a comprehensive program of community
library and related cultural services, oversees
the care and maintenance of City Library buildings, including Branch
Library facilities; and administers library policies as established by
the Library Board, which makes rules and regulations for the government
of the Norwalk Public Library.
Example of Duties: Plans and organizes the activities,
programs and services of the Library according to perceived needs of the
community, current trends in library practices, and by patron demand.
Administers library services through supervisors
in the functional areas of Library Technology and Technical
Services, Information Services, Youth Services, Building Services, and
Branch Library Services. Works with the Library Board President to plan
agenda items and coordinates records and files
of the Library Board. Prepares materials for Library Board review
and decision. Plans and implements procedures to augment Library goals
and services in cooperation with educational, cultural and civic
organizations. Administers programs through subordinates,
such as book reviews, lectures and instructional activities to
extend library services and facilities into the community. Analyzes
procedures and methods of delivery of library services. Develops system
improvements as needed. Oversees the automated
operations of the Library. Performs near-term and long-range
planning for development of library services. Prepares budget and
program recommendations. Administers adopted Library budget. Oversees
the collection and accounting of fees and charges.
Supervises the employment and performance evaluation of staff
members. Administers personnel regulations and collective bargaining
agreements for Library employees. Prepares narrative and statistical
reports.
Additional Duties:
Provides training and development programs for Library employees.
Performs routine library duties as needed. Participates in professional
library associations and other professional organizations.
Supervised By:
Receives policy direction from the Library Board of Directors.
Receives budget approval and approval for library personnel staff
structure from the City of Norwalk as a function of the Library’s
departmental membership in the Community Services Division.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: A working
knowledge of library-related technology and automated library
operations. Ability to apply principles of library science to solve
practical problems and to deal
with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardizations exist. Ability to organize and maintain an
operating budget for a multi-faceted department. Ability to plan,
organize and implement near-term and long-range library
development programs. Ability to present oral and written reports in
clear, concise and understandable terms. Ability to relate effectively
to professional and support staff and the public. Ability to work with
diverse racial, ethnic and income community
members and library patrons.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science and six years of progressively
responsible experience in library work, including two years in the
supervision of a library
department.
Salary: $133,178.00 - $157,403.00 Annually.
Benefits:
The City of Norwalk provides an outstanding benefits package
including a Managed Health Care Program, Participation in 401A
Retirement Account, Life Insurance, Dental Coverage, Deferred
Compensation Plan, Vacation, Holiday and Sick Time. For a more detailed
overview of our management benefit package go to:
View Our Benefits.
For more information and to apply, visit this link. Closing: 2/19/2021 11:59 PM Eastern.
