County Librarian

This position serves as County Librarian, performing professional work in planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of the Library District to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. The role involves collaboration with State Library officials and requires specialized knowledge in all areas of public library services.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies, direct programs, and manage service delivery and resources.
• Supervise employees, including scheduling work hours, evaluating performance, handling grievances, coaching, training, and granting time off.
• Make recommendations on promotions, hiring, disciplinary actions, and salary increases.
• Provide professional training to rural library staff and volunteers on topics such as continuing education, library policies, collection management, budgeting, community outreach, special programming, and library databases.
• Offer consultant services and field assistance to public librarians within the County as requested.
• Coordinate information flow from the State to local libraries and work with community groups to develop funding sources.
• Prepare and administer grant applications, manage departmental grants, maintain files, and prepare reports.
• Solicit donations and direct fundraising projects; organize and manage affiliate library meetings.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences; perform lobbying activities related to library issues.
• Monitor developments and legislation affecting library services and evaluate their impact on the Library District.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assigned personnel; ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Library District.
• Direct the preparation and administration of the Library District’s budget.
• Review, recommend, and implement improved policies and procedures to enhance service quality.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of library services and programs in meeting community needs.
• Represent the library in meetings and presentations with professional, governmental, business, and educational organizations.
• Oversee the library’s information systems network and coordinate participation in computer-based information networks with affiliates.
• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requirements.