Library Director

Seminole, City of•Seminole Community Library, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Highly responsible professional and managerial position in planning, organizing, directing and coordinating a comprehensive program of quality Library service to citizens of the City of Seminole as well as the unincorporated area of the County as a County Cooperative member. The Director provides general oversight and responsibility for all Library operations with emphasis on the operating budget and personnel. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the City Manager with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and decision making on the day-to-day operations of the Library. The person in this position is solely accountable for the fulfillment of all duties and authority commensurate with assigned responsibilities. During occasions of local emergencies, this position shall be required to perform emergency tasks which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited American Library Association (ALA) college or university with a Master's Degree in Library Science.
Minimum of seven (7) years experience in a multiple service Library with at least three (3) years of responsible administrative and supervisory experience.
Extensive knowledge of the practices, principles, and methods of Library Science and Administration, including such phases as library planning, general reference, classification, cataloging, acquisitions, circulation, youth services and automated library management systems.
Experienced in word processing, spreadsheet and other appropriate computer applications.
Knowledge of reader interest levels and of books and authors.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct Library programs and activities.
Ability to interpret community interests and needs as they relate to Library services.
Ability to analyze facts and exercise judgment in decision making.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public community groups, other Cooperative member libraries, Tampa Bay Library Consortium member libraries, and St. Petersburg College.
Considerable working knowledge of preparing and managing an operating budget.
Ability to schedule, plan, organize and direct the activities of a large diversified staff of Library employees.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Candidates for all positions with the Seminole Recreation Center will be screened through the Department of Children and Families.

Responsibilities

Responsible for interviewing, training, motivating, evaluating, and disciplining employees of the Library.
Responsible for recommending to the Director of Administration the hire, promotion, and termination of employees.
Plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs Departmental/Divisional policies, programs, and operations for Library services.
Establishes goals and objectives and develops, implements, reviews, evaluates, and revises plans towards reaching those goals.
Provides assistance and direction to all Library employees, on an as needed basis, to ensure that the best possible service is provided to the patrons of the Library and that the Library is operated in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
Reviews, selects, and/or approves the acquisition of books, periodicals, reference materials, audio/visual materials, electronic resources, and other Library materials and resources.
Promotes good public relations by: working with the Library Advisory Board to receive regular citizen input; working with the Friends of the Library Board, encouraging active support from the Community; attending various civic meetings such as the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and other similar organizations within the Library service area.
Represents the City on a regular basis with various professional library groups such as the Tampa Bay Library Consortium, Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, the Florida Library Directors Conference, the Florida Library Association Conference, and various other Library Director Committee meetings.
Represents the Library to the City Manager and City Council; prepares and presents Library agenda items as required.
Works with other members of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, the Tampa Bay Library Consortium in overseeing the operation and improvement of the Integrated Library System (ILS).
Responsible for the development and preparation of the Library's annual operating budget and ensuring compliance with expenditure levels during the fiscal year.
Approves time cards and/or payroll sheets for all Library personnel for accuracy and compliance with established work schedules and hours.
Approves all employee work schedules, vacations, requested time off, and other related personnel management issues.
In consultation with representatives of St. Petersburg College, oversees content and design of Library web site.
Practices and enforces Departmental/Divisional Policies and Procedures and the city's Policies and Procedures.
Ability to manage and motivate assigned personnel to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of all services by the Division and to promote team unity.
Ensures Division employees are cognizant of creating good public relations in the performance of their duties and performs their assigned tasks accordingly.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all Departmental/Divisional Policies and Procedures and the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures.
On a bi-annual basis, objectively and consistently evaluates assigned employees for efficiency and effectiveness utilizing the City's established Employee Performance Appraisal System.
In consultation with representatives from St. Petersburg College, the Library Advisory Board, the Friends of the Library, staff, and community leaders, develops a library strategic plan on a periodic basis.
Strives to maximize effective communications between assigned personnel, other employees throughout the City, and the general public.
Performs other job related duties that are consistent with assigned Division responsibilities.