Library Director

Shamokin Coal Township Public Library
Library Director- Job Description

Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director serves as the library's primary public representative; performs responsible and varied administrative and professional work related to planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and evaluating all aspects of library services.

Hours: Full-time 35 hours a week (Monday- Friday with occasional Saturday and evening hours)

Salary: $35,000-42,000 a year.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance

• Sick time

• Vacation

• Holidays

• Continuing education credits

Essential Duties:
Supervision:
Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of employees and volunteers in diversified library activities

• Recruits, selects, and trains new personnel

• Coordinates the continued training and development of staff members

• Evaluates the performances of employees

Administration

• Committed to excellence in customer service

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to organize work for efficient use of time

• Develops clear descriptions of staff positions

Community Relations and Partnerships

• Promotes and publicizes the Library in the community.

• Attends appropriate meetings as the Library’s spokesperson

• Creates and leads programming for all age groups.

Strategic Planning and Development

• Attends monthly board meetings

• Prepares and presents monthly board reports and library budget

• Completes all mandatory reporting to the Office of Commonwealth Libraries

• Prepares grant applications and seeks funding for operational and improvement programs

• Actively seeks grants, gifts, and other new sources of funding for the library

Library Resources and Technology

• Thorough knowledge of library resources: print, non-print, and electronic

• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office

• The ability to maintain the library website and social media accounts

• Knowledge of library automation

• Responsible for the selection of library materials including books, media, computer programs and other materials

• Supervises the purchase, utilization, and maintenance of technology to deliver, monitor and enhance library services

Professional Growth and Development

• Advises, consults, and confers with other libraries and professionals as needed

• Attends conferences, workshops, webinars, and other trainings to learn about new trends, issues, products, and best practices

• Meets the state standard for continuing education hours

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science, or Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS), or Bachelor’s Degree and working towards a Master’s Degree

• Work toward Professional Librarian Certification through the Department of Education

• Professional library experience preferred

• Experience with grant writing preferred

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• PA Criminal Background Check, Childline Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Criminal

Background Check, and Mandated Reporting are required

Interested candidates may mail a resume and cover letter to Board President Frank Konopka at 210 E Independence St Shamokin PA 17872. The Library Board will be accepting applications until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Integrated Library System: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $42,000