Library Director
$37.41 – 46.76 hour
$6484.40 – 8105.07 monthly
Excellent Benefits
Open Until Filled
Human Resources
701 Main Street
Kerrville, TX 78028
Phone 830-258-1505
Fax 830-792-8346
jobs@kerrvilletx.gov
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kerrville
Job Summary:
This position requires a customer service-oriented Librarian to perform administrative, management, and professional work in the management, planning, organizing and supervision of the activities of the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
1. Performs collection development by monitoring and evaluating acquisitions and withdraws using the CREW Method.
2. Provides services by creating new service deliveries and designs, analyzing and evaluating policies and procedures, preparing revisions for better services and providing assistance for the public.
3. Maintains automated systems by reviewing and evaluating products and information, training staff for use, troubleshooting malfunctions, seeking alternative funding sources, and complying with grant specifications.
4. Maintains professional contact with state, regional and national agencies and associations.
5. Ensures the organization's compliance with accreditation and status in regional and state library structure.
6. Prepares and distributes agendas for Library Advisory Board, records monthly activity reports for supervisor, and prepares Texas State Library Annual Reports in an accurate and timely manner.
7. Makes presentations at various functions and meetings such as City Council meetings, County Commissioner meetings, Library Advisory Board meetings, and other public forums as required in a professional manner.
8. Recommends, assigns and directs the supervision and training of library employees and volunteers to ensure the most efficient use of the their time by observing and evaluating employees according to their position description and library users comments and works with employees to correct deficiencies.
9. Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department budget; estimates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, supplies and projects; directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures; directs the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary.
10. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries, concerns and complaints from both internal and external sources.
11. Prepares and approves agenda bills; attends City Council and assigned board meetings and takes necessary action regarding agenda items as well as providing staff support to such assigned boards.
12. Promotes library services in the community to expand interest and increase contributions through good public relations with individuals, organizations and other librarians by answering correspondence, writing newspaper articles, giving talks, conducting tours, attending meetings and assisting library users and other librarians.
13. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of library operations.
14. Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· General library practices and procedures; cataloging, reference, research, and bibliographic tools and techniques;
· Ability to present budgetary and financial information in an organized and understandable manner; read and understand account statements;
· Monitor financial accounts, identify expenditure patterns and take or recommend corrective action.
· Develop clear and appropriate objectives, plans and procedures in response to program directives and to use information to evaluate alternatives and select the most appropriate decision; to keep activities organized and operating efficiently.
· Understand and be sensitive to the needs of individuals; interact with others in ways, which strengthen and build good associations; supervise professional, paraprofessional, clerical and volunteer staff.
· Write effectively in a clear, readable manner with appropriate style; format, organization and grammar; speak and listen effectively in one-on-one and group situations.
· Presents a positive public image of the library at all times.
· Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
Computer and related software including MS Office Suite, copier, fax machine, projector, public address equipment, scanner, microfiche equipment.
Education, Certifications and Experience Required:
· Masters of Library Science degree, plus at least four years of experience in a public service oriented library operation, including at least two years of supervisory experience;
· Prior experience with Apollo Biblionix ILS is preferred.
· Possession of a valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Duties are generally performed in an office setting. Some light work requiring occasional lifting objects up to 30 pounds to move objects. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Work may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
Special Requirements:
In order to accommodate the needs of the Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library patrons, the library is open 48 hours and six days a week. The successful candidate must be able to work evenings and weekends and travel out of town when needed.
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Diane Miller
Interim Director
Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library
Kerrville TX
(830) 258-1260
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