Library Director
Summit County Government (CO) - Frisco, Texas, United States, 75034Work at Summit County Government (CO)
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Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered.Are you ready to move your life to the mountains of Colorado? Have you considered joining a progressive, forward-thinking County organization? In 2023, Summit County Government was rated as the top place to work in Summit County.The Library Director is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic approach to the future while providing positive leadership for all Library staff. The Director oversees the management of the three library facilities and develops Library initiatives, policies, programs, and procedures. In addition to the leadership role, the Director must perform complex analytical work, be a high-level critical thinker, an excellent communicator, and must demonstrate proficiency in a variety of Library theories and functions.Aspects of the Library Director role include but are not limited to:Management of the library departmentHiring of all personnel and oversight of their evaluationsStrategic planningWorking with the Library BoardOverseeing procurement of all library materialsMonitoring library budgetThis individual will develop library policies and the library budget with input from staff and the Library Board. They will act as a liaison and collaborate with The Friends of the Summit County Libraries and The Summit County Library Foundation. They will also maintain an understanding of advances in library technology and work to keep the library relevant in a changing world.Much of the success of this position relies on the Director's ability to work effectively with other Summit County departments, including the BOCC, the County Manager's office, Human Resources, Technology Department, Finance, and Facilities. The Library Director will represent the Library as a department in various County Committees and meetings. The position reports directly to the Assistant County Manager.The Director is the face of the Summit County Libraries for the community. The position requires a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming place for all library patrons and reaching out to collaborate with local non-profits, organizations, and interested Summit County groups. Knowledge of library trends and participation in regional, state, or national library organizations and groups is essential.Required ExperienceSenior management experience in library or related fieldsCreative problem-solving abilityExperience in library workCombination of Bachelor's degree and experience or a Masters in a related fieldPreferred ExperienceMaster of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) preferredSenior management experienceOpen Until Filled. To apply, please submit a Summit County Government application, resume, and cover letter online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/summitco or mail to Summit County Human Resources, PO Box 68, Breckenridge, CO 80424. For questions regarding the position, please reach out to Jenny Wood at Jenny.Wood@summitcountyco.gov.
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