Employment

JEAN BARNETT TRONE MEMORIAL LIBRARY OF EAST BERLIN

105 Locust St. - East Berlin. PA 17316 - Phone: 717-259-9000

www.eastberlinlibrary.org

JOB DESCRIPTION

Library Director

This is a position responsible for delivery of friendly, high-quality service to other staff members, the Board of Trustees, community organizations, and the public in a professional public library setting.

Under general supervision of the Board of Trustees, takes the lead in developing, administering and coordinating various areas of the library. Performs managerial and supervisory duties related to personnel, library operations, budgeting, and human resources, etc.

This is a salaried position with an average of 40 hours/week and is considered fulltime. Includes evening and weekend hours. Exact schedule is flexible for the needs of the library.

Work is performed in keeping with the objectives, policies and established procedures of the Adams County Library System.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides assistance and direction to the Board of Trustees in setting annual goals and objectives.
• Administers the Library within the framework of the Library goals, objectives, policies and budget.
• Assists the Board by knowing the needs of the Community and how to respond to the needs
• Prepares regular reports on current library progress and future needs for the monthly Board of Trustees meetings.
• Recommends policies to the Board, interprets policies to staff and carries out the policies in accordance with Adams County Library System requirements.
• Prepares all needed Library reports for local, state, and national requirements. Provides copies to the Board yearly and community upon request.
• Prepares an annual budget in consultation with staff and the Board and keeps within the budget.
• Hires and directs subordinate staff members.
• Utilizes skills and initiative of staff members to their own and the Library’s advantage.
• Participates in the work of the District Advisory Council, attends District Library Center meetings, also attends regional, state and national library meetings and workshops when possible.
• Attends all Board meetings

Physical and General Requirements:

• Enjoys being a team player.
• Public service oriented.  Excellent communication skills to work with children, parents, general public, volunteers and staff.
• Congenial, reliable, a self-starter and able to handle a variety of tasks
• Works flexible hours including evening and Saturday hours as the needs warrant.
• Able to stand and/or walk for up to four hours at a time
• Physically able to stoop, kneel or crouch and to stretch to reach high places as needed
• Lifting requirements of up to 25 pounds and pushing carts up to 60 pounds of weight.
• Familiar with the Dewey Decimal system, sort items in alphabetical order and read labels and forms in small print.
• Exercises good judgment in interpreting Library policies and procedures to staff and the public.
• Must be able to pass Child Abuse Clearance, State Police Background Check and Federal Background check at the start of employment.

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in library related field from an accredited college + 12 credit hours completed in library science degree.
• 2 years Library experience.
• Knowledge of various computer programs and the Internet.
• Starting Salary Range $31,000-33,000 depending upon experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science required (or completed within 6 months of hire date)
• 2 years Library experience.
• Knowledge of various computer programs and the Internet.
• Starting Salary Range $33,000-36,000 depending upon experience

How To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume by email to: eblib@adamslibrary.org. Applications are due by the close of business on Friday, September 6^th. Any questions about the position can be forwarded to the email address above as well.