The Town of Flower Mound seeks a dynamic and talented leader to become the next Director of Library Services of the Flower Mound Public Library (TX). Reporting to the Assistant Town Manager and working alongside the Cultural Arts Commission, the director is responsible for a $2.2 million budget, a single 40,000 square-foot building, and 23.5 FTE of staff. The library has earned The Texas Municipal Library Director's Association Achievement of Excellence Award for the past nineteen years and offers patrons a place to explore their creativity through the Creation Lab makerspace. With a supportive city government, growing population, and an experienced staff, the new director will be well positioned to make an impact right away. Key initiatives include the analysis of a growing service area, fully utilizing a recently renovated and expanded building, exploration of RFID tagging and smart returns, and completion of the 2024 strategic plan.
Responsibilities: The Director of Library Services plans and directs the day-to-day operations of the town's library services; coordinates the library activities and programs to meet the needs of the patron; prepares and administers the departmental budget; ensures effective operational and financial management through forecasting, reviewing budgetary submissions, procurement and control of grants and other funds, and auditing expenditure; develops, evaluates, and monitors the goals and objectives and the long-range library service plans, policies, and procedures to carry out the mission of the library; prepares monthly and annual statistical reports for the Town Council, Texas State Library, and other state, regional, and county agencies, as required; and promotes the library resources through all media available to include social media, print media, television, and other available resources. All responsibilities are detailed in the position description linked below.
Qualifications A master's degree in library science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association, five or more years of municipal library work experience, and two or more years of supervisory experience are required. The final candidate must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).
Compensation: The Town of Flower Mound offers a negotiable, competitive hiring range of $135,000 – $155,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience, as well as a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Briana Trudell.(brianatrudell@bradburymiller.com). This position closes on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
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Sue Ridnour
Director of Library Services
Flower Mound Public Library
Flower Mound TX
972/874-6151
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