Library Director
Library Director
SUMMARY
This position assumes responsibility for the total library and museum program at the Perry Public Library (hereafter PPL) and Hometown Heritage at the Carnegie Library Museum (hereafter HH@CLM), handling administrative duties including overall strategic plan, objectives, goals, and policies. Supervises personnel. Prepares and manages budgets. Coordinates public relations program and prepares reports for Library Board of Trustees, Hometown Heritage Board, the City of Perry, and State of Iowa.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Qualifications:
PREFERRED TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
Base pay range: $68,328 - $75,328, depending on qualifications.
Full job description and Position Profile can be found below.
A complete application packet should include a cover letter, resume, the City of Perry Application for Employment completed, and three (3) letters of reference. The completed application packets are due June 30, 2023, 5 p.m. They can either be mailed to Director Search, Perry Public Library, 1101 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220, emailed to Mary Murphy at mmurphy@perry.lib.ia.us with a subject line: Director Search, or delivered by hand to the Perry Public Library.
The City of Perry, Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This position assumes responsibility for the total library and museum program at the Perry Public Library (hereafter PPL) and Hometown Heritage at the Carnegie Library Museum (hereafter HH@CLM), handling administrative duties including overall strategic plan, objectives, goals, and policies. Supervises personnel. Prepares and manages budgets. Coordinates public relations program and prepares reports for Library Board of Trustees, Hometown Heritage Board, the City of Perry, and State of Iowa.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Initiates, develops, and implements PPL and HH@CLM services and programs.
- Maintains Library Gift Fund.
- Hires, trains, manages, and evaluates staff of PPL and HH.
- Maintains library collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, virtual, streaming, and other materials at the PPL and HH.
- Oversees selection, ordering, and classifying of library materials.
- Furnishes information on activities, facilities, rules, and services: PPL and HH
- Prepares monthly and annual reports pertinent to the PPL and HH.
- Initiates and implements a staff development plan: PPL and HH.
- Supervises public relations efforts: PPL and HH.
- Represents PPL and HH at city, county, regional, and state meetings.
- Analyzes and determines needed reference sources: PPL and HH.
- Acts as Library Board secretary.
- Formulates goals, collects, and interprets statistics, and investigates new trends and developments in the library profession.
- Prepares budget for PPL and employee budget for HH.
- Builds and maintains active community partnerships for PPL and HH.
- Plans and directs special projects involving library promotion and outreach activities for both PPL and HH.
- Supervises maintenance of facility: PPL and CLM.
- Oversees administrative matters: PPL and HH.
- Negotiates contracts for services, materials, and equipment.
- Analyzes and plans for future information needs: PPL and HH.
- Initiates research of new technologies and oversees maintenance of existing computer network: PPL and HH.
- Oversees management of library and HH automation software.
- Coordinates activities of Friends of the Perry Public Library organization.
- Oversee volunteer program at HH.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and an Iowa Certificate of Public Library Management obtained either before or within first two years of employment.
- Two years previous experience working in a library.
- Previous supervisory experience.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak and write compellingly about the Library’s mission and its essential place within our community.
- Expert knowledge of adult, children’s, and young adult literature.
- Ability to work flexible hours, remotely, and offsite when necessary.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Familiarity with library management systems, especially Atriuum – Book Systems.
- Adept with current and curious about emerging computer technology.
- Familiarity with Canva and principles of good graphic design strongly preferred.
PREFERRED TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science / Studies strongly preferred.
- Two years of experience in a managerial position.
- Knowledge of Spanish.
Base pay range: $68,328 - $75,328, depending on qualifications.
Full job description and Position Profile can be found below.
A complete application packet should include a cover letter, resume, the City of Perry Application for Employment completed, and three (3) letters of reference. The completed application packets are due June 30, 2023, 5 p.m. They can either be mailed to Director Search, Perry Public Library, 1101 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA 50220, emailed to Mary Murphy at mmurphy@perry.lib.ia.us with a subject line: Director Search, or delivered by hand to the Perry Public Library.
The City of Perry, Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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