Mount Gilead Library
Library Director
Mount Gilead Library, Mount Gilead, Ohio, United States, 43338
Mount Gilead Library
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.Library Director
Mount Gilead, Ohio
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The trustees of the Mount Gilead Public Library in Mount Gilead, Ohio are seeking an exceptional leader as its next Director. This highly visible, mission-oriented leadership position will plan, implement, and administer all aspects of the operation of the Mount Gilead Public Library.
In addition, the Director will provide strategic direction, innovation, and community collaboration to meet new challenges and fulfill current needs of the Library's patrons and community.
COMPENSATION:
Will be based on education and experience.
DEADLINE:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SEND resume, letter of application and professional references to
tgorsmit@gmail.com
Please note Library Director in subject line.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate level Library Degree from an A.L.A. accredited school. (MLS) Professional Library experience at the supervisory, management, and/or administrative level.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Familiarity with the Library's automated system.
- Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, the Board of Trustees, and the community.
- Ability to interpret community interests and needs and to translate them into appropriate library services.
- Ability to plan, organize, evaluate, and manage the programs of the Library system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Functions as Chief Executive Officer of the Library.
a. Proposes policies to the Board of Trustees for approval.
b. Implements policy established by the Board of Trustees.
c. Provides leadership to staff in the interpretation and implementation of Library policy.
d. Informs the Board about current Library activities and makes them aware of trends and problems that may require Board attention.
e. Provides professional expertise and guidance to the Board, helping them make decisions, encouraging their development through the reading of relevant publications and the attendance at conferences or seminars as appropriate.
f. Assists the President in preparing the agenda for all meetings and provides a monthly report one week prior to regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
g. Serves as an ex officio member of all Board committees.
h. Advises the Board on operational, staffing, and facility changes.
i. Represents the Library at local organizational functions.
j. Maintains records and documents necessary for the administration and accountability of the Library.
Administers the overall program of Library services to the residents of the Mount Gilead Exempted Village School District and surrounding districts.
a. Works with the staff on the development and implementation of procedures and programs relating to public services.
b. Is responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of an integrated computer system to meet the growing needs of the library and the community.
c. Purchases and recommends for purchase equipment and materials for Library and patron use.
d. Provides a quality collection of materials in a variety of formats and reading levels to meet the needs of the community.
e. Works with the Youth Services Librarian and Children's Programmer to provide a variety of programs that meet the needs and interests of the community.
f. Encourages the participation of area businesses in the support of Library service and programming for the community.
g. Assures that the Library environment is pleasant and that the facility and services are easy to use and meet the community's needs.
h. Assures that the staff is responsive to the needs of patrons and deals with them in a pleasant and professional manner.
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While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.Library Director
Mount Gilead, Ohio
Apply Now
The trustees of the Mount Gilead Public Library in Mount Gilead, Ohio are seeking an exceptional leader as its next Director. This highly visible, mission-oriented leadership position will plan, implement, and administer all aspects of the operation of the Mount Gilead Public Library.
In addition, the Director will provide strategic direction, innovation, and community collaboration to meet new challenges and fulfill current needs of the Library's patrons and community.
COMPENSATION:
Will be based on education and experience.
DEADLINE:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SEND resume, letter of application and professional references to
tgorsmit@gmail.com
Please note Library Director in subject line.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate level Library Degree from an A.L.A. accredited school. (MLS) Professional Library experience at the supervisory, management, and/or administrative level.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Familiarity with the Library's automated system.
- Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, the Board of Trustees, and the community.
- Ability to interpret community interests and needs and to translate them into appropriate library services.
- Ability to plan, organize, evaluate, and manage the programs of the Library system.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Functions as Chief Executive Officer of the Library.
a. Proposes policies to the Board of Trustees for approval.
b. Implements policy established by the Board of Trustees.
c. Provides leadership to staff in the interpretation and implementation of Library policy.
d. Informs the Board about current Library activities and makes them aware of trends and problems that may require Board attention.
e. Provides professional expertise and guidance to the Board, helping them make decisions, encouraging their development through the reading of relevant publications and the attendance at conferences or seminars as appropriate.
f. Assists the President in preparing the agenda for all meetings and provides a monthly report one week prior to regularly scheduled monthly meetings.
g. Serves as an ex officio member of all Board committees.
h. Advises the Board on operational, staffing, and facility changes.
i. Represents the Library at local organizational functions.
j. Maintains records and documents necessary for the administration and accountability of the Library.
Administers the overall program of Library services to the residents of the Mount Gilead Exempted Village School District and surrounding districts.
a. Works with the staff on the development and implementation of procedures and programs relating to public services.
b. Is responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of an integrated computer system to meet the growing needs of the library and the community.
c. Purchases and recommends for purchase equipment and materials for Library and patron use.
d. Provides a quality collection of materials in a variety of formats and reading levels to meet the needs of the community.
e. Works with the Youth Services Librarian and Children's Programmer to provide a variety of programs that meet the needs and interests of the community.
f. Encourages the participation of area businesses in the support of Library service and programming for the community.
g. Assures that the Library environment is pleasant and that the facility and services are easy to use and meet the community's needs.
h. Assures that the staff is responsive to the needs of patrons and deals with them in a pleasant and professional manner.
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