SPENCER PUBLIC LIBRARY, Spencer, Iowa

The library Board of Trustees is accepting resumes until January 31, 2008, for the position of Library director. The director is a city department head but is hired by the Board. The city salary range for this postion is $49,000 to $59,000 per year. A comprehensive benefits package includes vacation, holidays, medical insurance, and IPERS retirement benefits. Please send resume, cover letter, and salary history to:
Cathy Greiner, Board President
Spencer Public Library
21 East 3rd Street
Spencer, IA 51301

Director's Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:   Directs and supervises the library system of the City; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  An employee in this class is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating all activities of the library system. The library board determines general policies. Within these general policies, the library director plans, directs and executes varied library services and programs related to community needs analysis and based on the roles the library has chosen to play in the community. This position is hired, reports to, and is evaluated annually by the library board.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Determine goals based on community analysis and library board policies
Plan, organize and administer programs and procedures governing library service
Select and purchase library materials, equipment, software, and electronic resources
Instruct and oversee cataloging of materials based on AACR2 rules and MARC Record format
Review specialized programs and projects managed by library personnel
Prepare and administer the budget as approved by the city council and library board
Develop and implement long/short range plans and goals, interpret objectives, plan activities
Maintain Tier Three level (top) State Accreditation Standards for library excellence
Research and introduce new technology and formats into library operations
Plan, draft and administer standard procedures for library operations and outreach services
Represent library presence to other organizations in the community
Seek local, county, and state funding necessary to finance projects and seek competitive bids
Assign, schedule and formally evaluate work of all library employees
Arrange special training activities for the public
Conduct staff orientation, workshops, and meetings
Hire library employees in accordance with established procedures, maintain discipline and morale
Prepare budget estimates, database, circulation, State Library Annual Report and other special reports
Cooperate and consult with officials of other agencies on common library issues at city, county, regional, state, and national level
Prepare publicity; conduct tours, speeches, and programs for local groups and classes
Develop interesting displays, flyers, brochures, and other PR materials
Coordinate building maintenance, expansion, and capital improvement projects
Act as liaison between the library board and the city council.

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of professional library science administration; working knowledge of library automation systems, MARC format cataloging, AACR2 rules and electronic databases. Strong computer and desktop publishing skills are necessary. Ability to coordinate library with other city and community activities; ability to organize and conduct training programs for other professional librarians and support staff; ability to speak and write effectively; strong PR and marketing skills. This salaried position requires more than 40 hours per week on an as-needed basis without additional pay (including nights and Sundays) Must have strong customer service skills, ability to get along with others, initiative, good judgment, tact, and courtesy.

 ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-Accredited school either previously or within 3 years of hire. Experience in professional library work and possession of any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Librarian Certification Courses through State Library of Iowa mandatory within first year of hire if MLS has not been previously acquired.

 PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS: 

Required Physical Activities:  Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Other physical activities include walking, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and finger dexterity.

Physical Characteristics of Work: Work is primarily sedentary and requires sitting and/or using various computer equipment 75% of the time; and standing and/or walking 25% of the time.  Frequently requires the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, and infrequently requires the exertion of 10-50 pounds of force to lift or otherwise move objects.

Vision Requirements:  Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to prepare, review and file a variety of written documents in both electronic and hard copy forms.  The minimum standard needed for those whose work deals largely with preparing and analyzing data and written information, accounting, transcription, computer terminal and/or extensive reading.

 Environmental Conditions:  For most positions in this classification, the worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.  In some positions, the worker may be subject to noise, vibration, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, or atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin.

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