Director of Library

Posted by: GPLS Webmaster

Posted date: 2012-Sep-13

Location: Smyrna Public Library

This position performs professional, managerial and administrative work in directing operations and activities of the Library, including Circulation Services, Reference Services, Technical Services, and Childrens Services.

Oversees/coordinates library programs, management and maintenance of library collections, operation/maintenance of computerized library circulation system, performs public relations functions promoting the library and library services.

The Director of Library is under the general supervision of the Assistant City Administrator.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

- Supervises, directs, and evaluates the daily work activities of assigned staff. Recruits volunteer workers.

- Consults with City Administrator, City Council, and other officials to review department operations/activities, review/resolve problems, receive advice/direction, and provide recommendations.

- Performs administrative functions associated with library operations; develops and implements library budget; monitors and approves expenditures; identifies fundraising opportunities for Friends of Library; develops and implements long and short term goals, plans, and objectives; develops, updates, and implements policies and procedures; prepares monthly/annual statistical reports.

- Oversees/coordinates library programs and activities; schedules speakers for adult programs.

- Oversees management and maintenance of library collections, including inventory counts, resource materials, selection of materials to be added to collection.

- Oversees operation/maintenance of computerized library circulation system.

- Performs public relations functions; promotes the library and library services; gives speeches and presentations to civic groups and community organizations; conducts library tours; prepares/distributes brochures and materials.

- Attends city council meetings, department head meetings, Friends of Library meetings, Library Committee meetings, and other meetings.

- Updates and/or provides data for library web site, catalog, Facebook page and blog.

- Prepares and presents reports of City fiscal conditions to City Administrator, Mayor, and Council.

- Performs various other related duties as required.

Job Title

Director of Library

Start Date
Library/Institution Name	Smyrna Public Library

Salary	$71,864 - $86,236
Certification Required?	Yes
City	Smyrna
State	GA
Job Type	Job Type -> Full-time
Type of Library	Job Classification -> Public
Qualifications	MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION Masters degree in Library Science, Library & Information Science, or Library Administration, from a program accredited by the American Library Association; supplemented by seven (7) years previous public library experience at the professional level with at least four years of progressively responsible library administration and management experience; or Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must be eligible for and maintain valid Georgia Board of Librarians Certification.
Application Instructions	Applications may be submitted by one of the following methods: Online: (see Web Link below and click "Apply Here" at bottom of linked page) Email: hr@smyrnaga.gov (Please attach our Application) In person or by mail: City of Smyrna Human Resource Dept., 2800 King Street, Smyrna, GA 30080
Web Link	http://www.smyrnacity.com/index.aspx?recordid=177&page=22
Special Notes	Deadline to Apply: 10/12/2012 5:00 PM