Library - Director I

Library Systems & Services•West Point, VA

About The Position

King William County Library System is seeking a leader for its two-branch system, which has 10 employees. The Library Director supports the LS&S mission, vision, and values through leadership and customer focus, and ensures contract requirements are met. The Director leads library staff, builds partnerships with local officials, and manages the customer relationship for a library contract valued up to $1 million. The role oversees library operations, staffing, staff development and performance, customer service, financial and operational analysis, collection management, and local relationships with officials and governing boards. The Director reports regularly to the VP of Library Operations and meets weekly with the VP via Teams. The position also promotes a safe work environment and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and patron privacy requirements.

Requirements

MLIS degree required.
One to three years of supervisory experience preferred.
Three years of progressively responsible library managerial experience and/or library administrative experience, or equivalent knowledge, preferred.
Experience analyzing and applying financial reports and library-related data, including usage, demographics, and trends.
Basic knowledge of programming and financial management.
Experience in a role requiring frequent patron interaction, fulfillment of patron requests, and responsibility for addressing patron issues, questions, and suggestions.
Demonstrate adaptability, ethical behavior, relationship building, effective communication, creativity and innovation, client focus, teamwork, leadership, decision-making, organization, planning, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and resilience.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of supervisory experience.
Three years of progressively responsible library managerial experience and/or administrative functions of a library, or equivalent knowledge.

Responsibilities

Lead library staff and foster a thriving library that serves the community.
Evaluate library environments and operational indicators to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
Report regularly to the VP of Library Operations and meet weekly with the VP via Teams on a set schedule.
Coach staff, manage staffing levels, develop the library team, and evaluate and support staff performance.
Implement action plans that meet operational and organizational objectives, and ensure accountability for plans and initiatives.
Keep current with library trends, issues, and technology, as well as political, economic, and demographic issues affecting library services and programming.
Plan and execute local, regional, and company initiatives to achieve operational excellence and business results.
Use management tools and analyze financial reports and library-related data, including usage, demographics, and trends, to identify and address issues.
Oversee the selection, acquisition, and processing of library materials in accordance with public needs, selection policies, and budget limitations.
Manage local customer relationships with city and county officials, governing boards, and library boards.
Solicit feedback from clients, stakeholders, and patrons to understand their needs and the needs of the local community.
Establish a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations.
Oversee implementation of human resources policies, procedures, and practices.
Follow legal and policy requirements concerning patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
Perform other duties as assigned.