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Montgomery County Memorial Library System
Location: Central Library - Conroe, TX
http://www.countylibrary.orgJob Title: Assistant Director
Annual Salary: $75,671 - $98,044
Shift Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Education, Experience and Skill Requirements:
- Master's degree in library science from an Amercian Library Association-accredited program: MLS, MLIS or MA in Library Science.
- Seven years of progressively responsible experience as a professional librarian, including 5 years of supervisory or administrative experience.
- Knowledge and skills of technology for libraries, including ability to operate integrated automation system (SirsiDynix Symphony preferred).
- Ability to accomplish objectives in a team setting.
- Good communication skills, oral and written.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Abilities to direct, organize, supervise and coordinate library personnel; to create a climate for personnel to motivate themselves through development of a sense of teamwork; to effectively administer a variety of library activities, to interact effectively with library users and staff of varying ages; to exercise discretion and independent judgement; to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely.
- Valid Texas Driver's License and excellent driving record.
Primary Job Duties:
- Oversees and evaluates service activities at 7 branch library locations, with direct supervision of branch managers and indirectly for 165 positions.
- Coordinates planning and implementation of technology infrastructure as well as intra-library courier service, serving as liaison with County IT.
- Assists in development and oversight of annual budget, policies/procedures, statistical reporting, and planning activities.
- Implements and interprets library policies for library users and staff.
- Participates in the Library System's Administrative Leadership Team.
- Represents the Library System at the direction of or in the absence of the Director.
- Maintains an awareness of professional trends, methods and ethics.
- Attends and participates in professional activities, conferences, consortiums and committees.
- Performs other work as needed.
To Apply:
All applications and resumes must be submitted through Montgomery County Human Resources.
https://mctx.org/departments/departments_g_-_j/human_resources/job_opportunities.php
Montgomery County Human Resources Dept.501 N. Thompson Suite 400Conroe, TX 77301email: jobs@mctx.orgphone: (936) 539-7886fax: (936) 788-8396Library contact:Lana Beathard - Business Managerlana.beathard@countylibrary.org(936) 788-8377------------------------------
Rhea Young
Library Director
Montgomery County
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