Library Director, Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence, MA
Posted July 8, 2016
Summary Statement of Duties and Responsibilities: Professional, administrative and supervisory work in directing the programs and operations of the Public Library and in overseeing all library services and resources; performs all other related work as listed below.
- Plans and supervises the operation of the public library; develops library policies, programs and procedures. Responsible for the delivery of public services to the citizens using the public library, and for the efficient administration and management of the library.
- Oversees and monitors staffing levels; assigns personnel, and develops work schedules; handles all personnel management functions, including hiring, discipline, and firing; maintains personnel records.
- Responsible for long-range planning for library services in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines; responsible for leading staff in the implementation of this plan.
- Responsible for providing the means and direction for staff to access up-to- date information on improving services.
- Promotes library services to the community, which includes participating in various civic organizations, speaking to groups interested in what services are provided, and meeting with individuals.
- Develops the department’s operating and capital budget for presentation to the Board of Trustees and City Mayor and City Council; manages funds appropriated; responsible for budgets associated with grant awards and reporting of such funds.
- Represents the library at meetings with the Mayor and/or City Council as well as other city boards and/or committees. Promotes the City’s interests in local, regional, state and national libraries.
- Oversees the preparation and administration of department’s grants.
- Oversees the department’s selection of books and other library material in accordance with policies adopted by the Board of Trustees.
- Promotes and publicizes library activities; plans and executes library programs related to fund raising events, speakers, etc.; represents the library at ceremonial occasions in the community and at professional meetings.
- Attends a variety of state and regional professional meetings; serves on professional councils and committees, etc.; participates in the work of professional and local cooperative library organizations.
- Performs similar or related duties, as required, or as situation dictates.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school; ten- (10) years of progressively responsible experience in professional library work, including five- (5) years of administrative and supervisory responsibility at a public library; or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education. State Certification from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Pay Grade: Grade 6 – $70,000 – $75,000
APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. A full job description is available in the Personnel Department.
www.lawrencefreelibrary.org 978-620- 3600