CHEBEAGUE ISLAND LIBRARY

LIBRARY  DIRECTOR

Position Description

General

The Library Director is responsible for the managing and supervising operations of the Library and its employees.  The Director is responsible for the functioning of the Library as a whole, with specific responsibilities including staffing, budgeting and budget control, programming, recommending policy adjustments to the Board, and working cooperatively within the community to further the Library’s programs and services and to meet the needs of the community.  The Director reports to the Library Board of Trustees.

Specific Duties

• Prepares annual budget and assists the Library Board in presenting the budget to the Town and administers it once it is approved;
• Prepares regular reports for the Board such as circulation, patron counts, use of services, additions and withdrawals of materials, etc.; that summarize Library activity, trends in Library use, and issues requiring Board consideration and/or action;
• Works with the school to develop and implement programs that meets the needs of the students;
• Assists Board of Trustees in developing and overseeing library policies such as personnel, hours of operation, etc.;
• Monitoring the operation of the Library’s computer network, including assuring that routine network and file maintenance tasks; assessing and reporting to the Board on needed technology upgrades; maintaining the Library’s webpage and presence on social media;
• Maintain the Library’s page on the Chebeague Website to ensure that it is current, accurate and user-friendly;
• Oversees the library’s collection including the selection of books, periodicals, audio-visuals, also responsible for weeding the library’s collection based upon the needs of the community;
• Serving as a liaison to the community, including other island non-profits; developing and promoting library programs through community presentations and other means that respond to the changing needs of the community;
• Recruiting and supervising employees and volunteers, including developing work schedules for both employees and volunteers;
• Serve as liaison to the community and respond to its changing needs;
• Ensuring that the Library building and grounds are well-maintained at all times and make recommendations to the Board regarding building security, maintenance and repairs;
• Promotes the use of library services;
• Provides professional advice on library matters to the Board of Trustees;
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Trustees.

Qualifications

1.     Prior library experience and knowledge of library functions, standards and trends

2.     Familiarity of with library computer/software programs and facile with social media

3.     Some college and commitment to pursuing additional educational opportunities to improve library and managerial skills.

4.     Effective communications skills – both verbal and written.  

5.     Effective interpersonal skills.