Library Director Job at VIRGINIA LIBRARY ASSN in Georgetown

DATE ENTERED: December 9, 2024
POSITION: Library Director
LOCATION: Scott County Public Library (KY)
APPLY BY: Sunday, January 26, 2025

Library Director – Scott County Public Library (KY)

The Board of Trustees for the Scott County Public Library (KY) is seeking a new Library Director. As a leader and advocate for the Library, the ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the principles of professional library services, including intellectual freedom and Freedom to Read. The candidate will have a solid technical background, proficient interpersonal management skills, and exceptional listening and communication skills. The Library Director is also a leader in the community and should possess strong writing and public speaking abilities.

The Scott County Public Library occupies a 45,369 square feet location with one bookmobile and is supported by a dedicated staff of 30.5 FTE. Georgetown, Kentucky, is the seat of Scott County, offering many attractions including a historic downtown, local boutiques, antique stores, and restaurants. Scott County has transitioned from an agriculture-based economy to a diversified one of manufacturing and small businesses. In 1985, Georgetown was selected as the site of Toyota Motor Manufacturing's first American assembly plant. The area is also home to the Kentucky Horse Park and world-class bourbon distilleries. Georgetown is conveniently located at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Interstate 64, with larger cities like Louisville, Lexington, and Cincinnati within an hour’s drive.

Responsibilities: Reporting to a five-member board of trustees, the Library Director will attend and support board meetings, develop library policies, and implement the library’s strategic and long-range plans. Administrative duties include presenting annual reports to the county fiscal court, compiling operational statistics, managing library finances and budgeting, submitting reports to state library archives, and overseeing personnel management. This position supervises multiple managers directly and provides staff with opportunities for professional development. The Library Director will represent the organization at civic meetings, develop positive community partnerships, and maintain professional certifications while leading staff in a forward-moving direction. Responsibilities also include overseeing library technologies, directing collection development, and ensuring quality materials are available to the public.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school and five to seven years of progressively responsible management experience. A valid driver’s license and immediate eligibility to obtain a Professional I or II KDLA certification is required. Effective public speaking, organizational, and problem-solving skills are highly desired.

Compensation: The hiring salary range is $88,000 – $98,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.

For further information, visit Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal by clicking on Scott County Public Library and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, January 26, 2025.