Library Director

City of Cedarburg • Wi, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Library Director is responsible for developing and supporting the efforts necessary to maintain a public library that responds to the Cedarburg community’s needs for information, education, and recreation. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Director develops library policies, monitors services, manages the budget, leads public relations and community connections, supervises staff and volunteers, oversees the building and its technology, and stays informed about developments in library trends.

The position provides strategic and operational leadership across library administration, programs and services, collections, technology, financial operations, fundraising, communications, personnel, facilities, and the library’s representation in the Monarch Library System. The Director participates in Board meetings, reports on operations and finances, and provides professional guidance and recommendations on issues affecting libraries.

The Director is expected to maintain required professional certification and participate in continuing education and relevant professional associations. The work is performed indoors and requires flexible hours for evening meetings and events, independent travel to work-related activities, and physical activities including keyboarding, writing, filing, sorting, shelving, bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, and talking or hearing. The position may require pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association-accredited institution.
• Grade 1 Certification as a public librarian in Wisconsin; must hold the certification or be eligible upon hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible public library experience.
• At least three years of library management and supervisory experience.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library trustees and staff, volunteer groups, local and state officials, the public, and community groups.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive public relations for the library in the community.
• Ability to develop a working understanding of current and emerging technologies as they relate to public library operations and services.
• Ability to guide and direct the library’s growth and development.
• Ability to hire, train, supervise, and discipline employees in conjunction with the Human Resources Department; coordinate and delegate workloads and schedules; evaluate performance; and maintain high standards of library service.
• Ability to interpret statistical data, analyze information, evaluate programs, and prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations.
• Ability to understand, develop, interpret, and enforce library policies, rules, and procedures, and make recommendations to the Library Board.
• Knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and information sources concerning municipal library administration and operations, including relevant principles, methods, and practices.
• Flexible work hours for evening meetings and events.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel independently to work-related meetings, workshops, conferences, training sessions, and other City business.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-range plans that advance the library’s mission and strategic goals, as well as short-term plans addressing emerging issues, challenges, and opportunities.
• Formulate and recommend policies to the Board of Trustees, implement approved policies and procedures, and review policies for possible revision.
• Develop and maintain position descriptions, employment qualifications, performance evaluation procedures, and disciplinary standards consistent with the City’s Personnel Handbook.
• Participate in Library Board meetings, provide reports on operations, programs, finances, and significant developments, and offer professional expertise and recommendations on library-related legislation, regulations, trends, and best practices.
• Plan, organize, and evaluate programs and services that support the library’s mission and reflect community needs.
• Oversee the selection, development, and maintenance of collections, including books, media, digital resources, programs, and emerging formats.
• Supervise the acquisition, use, maintenance, and evaluation of technology that supports library services.
• Compile and analyze library statistics and prepare reports for the Board, the annual library report, and the Wisconsin Division for Libraries and Technology.
• Prepare and submit the annual library budget for Board review and approval, and administer expenditures in accordance with the approved budget.
• Work with the Finance Director to review monthly financial reports and monitor library funds and accounts.
• Identify and support fundraising opportunities, including grants, donations, and other revenue sources; prepare grant applications and proposals; and coordinate fundraising with the Board, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Manage internal and external communications, including brochures, newsletters, flyers, social media, websites, and press releases.
• Pursue opportunities to enhance the library’s public image and community partnerships, including participation in civic and professional organizations.
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and, when necessary, discipline or terminate staff in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, and supervise volunteers in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Maintain the library’s organizational chart; assign duties and staff responsibilities; maintain position descriptions; and administer compensation within approved guidelines.
• Support staff professional growth through workshops, conferences, and training opportunities.
• Schedule and supervise maintenance services and contractors, coordinate with City staff, and respond to facility-related emergencies.
• Purchase equipment, furnishings, and supplies needed for library operations.
• Lead and coordinate facility improvement projects, including renovations, expansions, and construction projects.
• Attend Monarch Library System meetings and represent the library; communicate System updates to staff and the Board; maintain regular communication with the System; respond to correspondence and initiatives; and implement applicable System policies, procedures, and service requirements.
• Maintain required professional certification through meetings, workshops, conferences, and continuing education, and maintain membership and active participation in relevant professional library associations.

Benefits

• Financial support from the library, as approved, for continuing education and professional development.
• Financial support from the library, as approved, for membership and participation in relevant professional library associations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director