Library Director

Pickens County

Class Description

Class Title: LIBRARY DIRECTOR

Position Type: Full Time

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The purpose of the class is to plan, direct, supervise and evaluate all County Library programs and activities, and to perform related professional, supervisory and administrative work as required. This class researches and formulates long-range goals for the organization, develops policy and position papers, and negotiates with chief administrative officers and/or elected officials.

ESSENTIAL TASKS The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Plans, coordinates and manages the programs, activities, facilities and personnel of the Pickens County Library, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines. Supervises department staff; supervisory duties include instructing, planning and assigning work, reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, selecting new employees, allocating personnel, acting on employee problems, and approving employee discipline and discharge. Provides for the adequate training and development of department staff. Develops and implements Library policies and procedures. Develops and administers the department budget; controls budget expenditures; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time. Develops and monitors capital projects. Prepares grant applications for federal and other funding; monitors expenditures and evaluates project results at end of grant period. Assists the Library Board of Trustees and Library Foundation in developing short- and long-range goals and objectives for the Library system in an effort to effectively meet present and future community needs; develops and interprets Library policies and procedures for Board approval. Attends all meetings of the Board of Trustees and Foundation and keeps members informed of all Library activities, operations and problems; implements Board directives; serves as liaison to the Friends of the Library; submits recommendations to the various boards and provides administrative support as needed. Plans, develops and implements long and short-range programs for the improvement of County-wide Library services; determines long- and short-term budget, facility, staffing and technology needs. Works with the Library Foundation in planning and implementing fund-raising projects and events. Directs personnel in planning, executing and evaluating complex library services and activities. Provides general oversight of professional library activities, including cataloging and classifying library materials and collection development. Oversees the administration of Library automated systems. Plans and executes the Library’s public information program; promotes the Library and its services to community organizations and the public at large; prepares all publicity for the Library system, including signs, news releases, fliers, brochures, etc. Maintains cooperative working relationships with state, county and local officials, community leaders and civic groups; develops and maintains community support and sponsorships for Library programs. Assists patrons and staff with reference inquiries, including the use of print, electronic and Internet resources. Ensures the provision of professional customer service. Oversees the maintenance and improvement of Library buildings and grounds; ensures the proper maintenance of Library equipment; establishes replacement schedules for equipment and authorizes equipment expenditures. Prepares periodic and special studies, reports and other information as required by Library boards, the County and other agencies. Receives and responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding Library programs and services. Attends professional meetings, conferences and workshops to maintain knowledge of current theories and trends in public library operations and technology; participates on various committees and in professional meetings and activities. Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, reviewing mail and literature, etc.

INVOLVEMENT WITH DATA, PEOPLE AND THINGS DATA INVOLVEMENT: Requires synthesizing or integrating analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; changes policies, procedures or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge or interpretations.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT: Requires negotiating, exchanging ideas, information and opinions with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS: Requires handling or using machines requiring moderate instruction and experience such as computers, and software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets or custom applications.

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS REASONING REQUIREMENTS: Requires performing work involving the application of principles of logical thinking to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organizational impact.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires using basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas and volumes, and/or computing discounts and interest rates.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Requires reading professional literature and technical manuals; speaking to groups of employees, other public and private groups; writing manuals and complex reports.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires using advanced professional-level work methods and practices in the analysis, coordination or interpretation of work of a professional, engineering, fiscal, legal, managerial or scientific nature and the ability for formulate important recommendations or make technical decisions that have an organization-wide impact. Requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to sustained, unusual pressure.