The Assistant Library Director is responsible for helping the Library Director in the overall management and operation of the library, as well as supervising all aspects of circulation within the library. Responsibilities include training and supervising staff; interacting with patrons and community groups; assisting in the daily operation of the library; and all other work as assigned.
Primary Responsibilities
Attends workshops, conferences, local, regional, and state meetings; reports on library activities and represents the library; keeps abreast of developments in the library profession.
Assists the Library Director in evaluating and providing recommendations for policy and procedural changes allowing for more effective use of the library resources. Oversees library operations in the absence of the Library Director.
Helps to create a culture that embraces and relishes change. In a proactive, creative, service-oriented manner, identifies, investigates, imagines, and reports on cutting-edge future public library service and trends.
Serves on call for emergencies.
Serves as the Circulation Manager and supervises the Circulation Desk: registration of patrons, statistics, circulation of materials, overdue materials, and fee collections.
Oversees cataloging practices and procedures.
Participates in collection management and development of the collection as well as processing new items.
Assists with opening and closing the library as scheduled.
Conducts various public relations activities for the library; prepares exhibits and displays.
Assists with programming as needed.
Oversees Interlibrary Loan processes and procedures.
Helps design and implement media campaigns advertising the library collection and offerings.
Job Requirements
Knowledge of library practices, procedures, techniques, reading programs, and activities
Ability to foster positive interactions with library patrons.
Dedication to creating and maintaining an environment based on timeliness of work, tact, and confidentiality.
Working varied work schedules, including some evenings and some Saturdays.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Schedule
8-hour shift
Weekend availability
Education
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Library courses are preferred but not required.
B.S. or B.A. in a related field is preferred but not required.
Experience
Library services: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
To apply, please email a cover letter and your resume to the library director, Sharon Carr at [email protected] .