Library-Library Director
About The Position
The Watertown Public Library is seeking a Library Director to lead and manage all aspects of library operations, including staff supervision, budgeting, and community programming. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a welcoming environment, expanding access to resources, and building strong partnerships that support lifelong learning across the community. The Library Director is a responsible administrative position involving the responsibility for all library functions. The Library Director plans, organizes, coordinates and directs a balanced program of library service to serve all people in the community, recommends library policies and implements those policies as adopted by the Library Board. A maximum degree of latitude for independent action is exercised within the scope of library policy. The Library Director evaluates the effectiveness of library services in relation to community needs and serves as a technical advisor to the Library Board. This role is responsible for hiring, supervising, and, when necessary, dismissing library personnel, as well as recommending and administering personnel policies. The Director prepares and submits reports outlining the library's current progress and future needs and develops the annual budget in consultation with the Board, providing regular updates on expenditures. Additionally, the Director oversees the selection, purchase, cataloging, and classification of library materials, serves as the library's spokesperson within the community, and builds strong working relationships with governmental agencies, civic organizations, and the public. The position also includes recommending and administering public relations efforts to promote library services and initiatives.
Requirements
- Master of Library Science degree from an accredited library school
- Three-five years' experience in a public library including administrative experience
- Eligibility for Grade I Wisconsin Library Certification
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of library operations
- Staff supervision
- Budgeting
- Community programming
- Plan, organize, coordinate and direct a balanced program of library service
- Recommend library policies and implement adopted policies
- Evaluate the effectiveness of library services
- Serve as a technical advisor to the Library Board
- Hiring, supervising, and dismissing library personnel
- Recommend and administer personnel policies
- Prepare and submit reports outlining the library's current progress and future needs
- Develop the annual budget in consultation with the Board
- Provide regular updates on expenditures
- Oversee the selection, purchase, cataloging, and classification of library materials
- Serve as the library's spokesperson within the community
- Build strong working relationships with governmental agencies, civic organizations, and the public
- Recommend and administer public relations efforts to promote library services and initiatives
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Holiday bank
- Sick pay
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wisconsin Retirement System
- Flex Spending
- Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
