Library Director

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Job Description

Library Director

POSITION PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to provide professional, administrative,
and supervisory work in directing the activities and operations of the
East St Louis Public Library and in overseeing all library services and
resources; and all other related work as required. The Library Director
is responsible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of all areas under their direction and control.

SUPERVISION:

Supervision Scope: Performs varied and highly responsible work
requiring the exercise of leadership, independent judgement, and
initiative in planning and overseeing the administration of the East St.
Louis Public Library and in the development and delivery of library
services to meet individual and community needs.

Supervision Received: Works under the policy direction of the Board of
Library Trustees.

Supervision Given: Supervises library employees and volunteers,
developing job direction, assigning tasks and instructions and
monitoring personnel performance evaluation.

JOB ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed under typical office and library conditions. Library
hours may require evening and weekend work.

Operates computer, printers, facsimile machine, copier, calculator, and
other standard office and library equipment.

Has frequent contact with the general public, other City departments,
local schools/educators, the Board of Library Trustees, regional, state,
and federal agencies, community organizations, and other municipal
library staff. Contacts are in person, by telephone, zoom, Microsoft
teams, via standard reports, and email.

Has access to department personnel records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as
illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or logical assigned to the
position.)

Plans, organizes, directs and manages a aspects of public library
services for residents of East St. Louis, Illinois and other patrons.

Establishes and maintains contact with other municipal departments and
with regional, state, and federal agencies and prepares reports to those
agencies when necessary. Represent the library in all interlibrary and
interagency affairs. Works cooperatively with the East St. Louis City
Government Officials, schools, and other city and social representatives
and groups to develop new program and level of services.

Leads the short and long-range planning activities for the library,
including new or changed services and budgetary needs under the guidance
of the Library Board of Trustees and in cooperation with the city.

Participates in ongoing planning efforts to assess community needs and
implement library service programs to meet those needs in efficient and
effective ways. Initiates and develops services and programs in
anticipation and/or in response to community needs. Evaluates programs
and services, making changes as necessary to effectively carry out
policies.

Develops the annual budget an assumes fiscal responsibility for
activities, including buildings and grounds, equipment, and manpower
utilization.

Provides general supervision for all library employees and direct
supervision to department supervisors, develops tools to evaluate staff
performance and coordinates the performance evaluation of staff members.
Hire, terminate and discipline staff as necessary.

Participates in Trustee meetings, acts as an advisor to the Board of
library matters and keeps them informed of issues and developments
impacting the library. Make policy recommendations to the Board and
implements and interprets policies adopted by the Board.

Supervises and oversees the care and maintenance of the physical
facility. Makes recommendations for major repairs.

Determines focus, policies, and priorities for collection development.
Coordinates the selection of library materials and supervises the
regular evaluation and development of the library collection.

Maintains regional, professional and network affiliations and attends
meetings/seminars/workshops/conferences as necessary. Keeps current with
professional library literature.

Initiates grants proposal and securing of them.

Performs similar of related work as required, directed or as situations
dictates.