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:
? Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
? Integrated Library System: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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