Assistant Library Director

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Are you passionate about fostering a love for reading, connecting with the community, and providing exceptional library services? We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as the Assistant Library Director at the Duncanville Public Library in Duncanville, TX. 

The Duncanville Public Library is a vibrant community hub dedicated to providing diverse innovative resources, programs, and services. Want to be a part of a thriving and growing public library, dedicated to continuous improvement and enhancing community engagement?

Duncanville Public Library seeks a full-time assistant library director to work closely with the library director to oversee the library's operations. The Assistant Library Director will have direct oversight responsibility for staff and ensure exceptional customer service is provided to all patrons. This is an ideal position and opportunity for someone with previous success in a supervisory position or an experienced librarian in the public library space. The Assistant Library Director will be a key player in space review and redesign, IT planning, community needs assessment, and the development of the library’s newest strategic plan. 

This position is under the supervision of the library director.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• As part of the management team, participate in the management of staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, assigning tasks, motivating, evaluating, and staff development.
• Act as the Person In-Charge (PIC) in the absence of the Library Director
• Oversee and provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of the library.
• Provide leadership and facilitation of all library programming and outreach
• Lead the Library programming and outreach team, including facilitation of regularly scheduled meetings.
• Prioritize and propose programming and outreach priorities for Director approval.
• Create and distribute a programming and outreach schedule.
• Lead, coordinate, assign, and facilitate all library promotions, including fliers, calendars, social media, and website.
• Lead regular assessment of all library programming and outreach.
• Oversee the Library’s volunteer program.
• Lead and plan an annual Staff Development Day
• Communicate with city officials and assigned departments.
• Provide effective communication on procedures and processes to staff and the public in person, online, and over the phone.
• Respond to and resolve patron issues, including account questions and policy enforcement.
• Maintain an attractive, organized, and well-used library, including creating displays, shelving order, programming assistance, supplies inventory, and providing feedback to the Director on the needs of the community and library.
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
• Assists the Library Director with preparing correspondence and reports such as monthly library statistics, annual report, and annual state library report
• Assist the Library Director in identifying, writing, and implementing grants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

An individual should possess the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities and have the required education, training, and/or work experience:

• ALA-Accredited MLS or MLIS degree required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of public library experience preferred.
• At least three (3) years of successful public library management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Experience tracking usage statistics, data collection, and report preparation.
• Accommodate a flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
• Knowledge of library equipment and technology
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills– both verbal and written
• Excellent technical skills, including familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Suite, and knowledge of various technologies.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry items weighing up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 35 pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.
• Ability to sit for lengthy periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

Benefits:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Tuition Assistance & Loan Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources
• Status: Full Time
• Salary Range: $ 80,000-85,000 annually

EEO STATEMENT

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.