The Library Director is the chief executive of the library, responsible for daily operations,
implementing projects, developing procedures, enacting Board-approved policies, and providing
the guiding direction and vision for the library’s future.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Communicate regularly with the library Board of Trustees; provide pertinent information at
all Board Meetings, and reports on library achievements and challenges.
● Manage staff to implement exemplary public service.
● Manage Collection Management policies and procedures.
● Supervise staff and volunteers, implementing personnel policies and procedures.
● With the library Board, develop, implement and review the library budget.
● Through community assessment, develop a five-year strategic plan for the library’s future.
● Advocate for and promote the library through high quality customer service, active
participation in social media, and foster relationships with community groups, underserved
populations, and local schools.
● Manage library building facilities.
● Assist the library Board in drafting and reviewing all policies, procedures and controls.
● Plan, coordinate and implement programming for all ages.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
● Demonstration of good oral and written communication.
● Desire to learn and gain new skills with an interest in continual professional improvement.
● Proficiency in technology hardware and software as well as web-based applications,
including, but not limited to: PC, laptops, portable devices, Microsoft Office, Internet
browsing/searching and social media platforms.
● Commitment to community improvement and engagement through public library services.
Minimum Qualifications:
● A minimum of an Associate’s Degree is required according to NYS regulations.
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Examples of Work:
● Checking-in and checking-out library materials to library patrons.
● Speaking with community members, and presenting on library projects in public.
● Working with library staff and/or volunteers to coordinate library programs for all ages.
● Completing local and regional grant applications to help fund library projects.
● Interviewing and hiring contractors to maintain library building facilities.
● Filing annual library report to New York State Library.
● Coordinating annual budget vote with School District or Town officials.
● Training library staff and/or volunteers on library operations.
● Promoting library services, programs and projects through traditional and social media.
● Providing computer usage training to library patrons one-on-one or in a class room setting.
● Attending Board Meetings to report on operations, and assist with policies and planning.
● Purchasing library materials including books, magazines, and digital materials.
● Participating in Southern Tier Library System training and meetings for library directors.
● Reading about current trends and best practices in public libraries.
● Building library displays to promote usage of library materials and services.
● Maintaining the library website and social media accounts.
● Working with local community groups and businesses to promote library initiatives.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable all qualified individuals to perform these
duties.
The Library Director reports to the Library Board of Trustees, is subject to a 6 month
probationary period and annual review thereafter based on the expectations outlined in the
Library Director Job Description.
