County Librarian

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The purpose of this position is to perform professional work in

planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the Library

District to ensure that goals and objectives of the department are

accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters.

This position serves as County Librarian with State Library officials

and performs professional library and administrative duties requiring

specialized knowledge and expertise in all areas of public library

services. The most critical and time-consuming responsibilities include

policy implementation, direction of programs / service delivery and

resources management. The decisions made affect the goals, services, and

objectives of the organization and may involve highly sensitive and

political issues affecting the organization as a whole. Assumes highest

level of independent responsibility and accountability.

Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related

activities.

Makes final decisions on scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating

employee performance; handling employee grievances; employee coaching;

employee trainingandgranting time off.

Provides recommendations on employee promotions; hiring employees;

employee disciplinary actions and employee salary increases.

Provides professional training to rural library staff and volunteers

including but not limited to: coordinating continuing education

training, library policies and practices, collection management and

budget, community outreach, organizing and implementing special

programming, and library databases. Provides consultant services and

field assistance for public librarians within the County as requested.

Coordinates the flow of information from State to local libraries; works

with the community groups to develop funding sources; may prepare grant

applications, administers departmental grants and maintains appropriate

files and prepare reports; solicits donations and directs fund raising

projects; organizes and manages affiliate library meetings. Attends

meetings, workshops and conferences; performs lobbying activities in

relation to library issues; monitors developments and legislation

related to library service matters, evaluates their impact upon the

Library District.

Hires, supervises and monitors the performance of assigned personnel;

ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures; provides

and/or coordinates training for library staff.

Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies,

procedures and work standards for the Library District; directs the

preparation and administration of the Library Districts budget;

contributes to the overall quality of the departments service provision

by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and

procedures.

Evaluates the effectiveness of library service and programs in meeting

community needs; represents the library in meetings and presentations

with a variety of professional, governmental, business and educational

organizations.

Oversees the librarys information systems network; coordinates library

participation in computer-based information networks with affiliates;

ensures compliance with Childrens Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

requirements.