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Job Posting: Temporary Library Director

JOB DESCRIPTION: TEMPORARY LIBRARY DIRECTOR/CHIEF LIBRARIAN

(Radium Hot Springs Public Library)

Schedule: 

Tuesday- Friday: 11:00am-5:00pm

Saturdays: 10:00am-4:00pm

30 hours per week

Discretionary Hours:

5 hours

Total hours: 35 hours per week

OVERVIEW

The Library Director provides the vision and leadership required for the successful delivery of public library services in their community. Reporting to the volunteer Board of Trustees, the Library Director advises the Board in the development of the strategic plan and recommends policy. The Library Director also ensures that all business conducted by the library and the Board complies with provincial legislation. The Library Director is responsible for managing the daily operation of the library in accordance with established policies and practice.

KEY TASKS

Governance & Finances

  • Acts as secretary to the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Library Act, including the preparation of meeting agendas, attendance at all Board of Trustees and committee meetings, publication and distribution of meeting minutes, and preparation of reports to keep the Board of Trustees informed of library operations.
  • Prepares and presents an annual budget to the Board of Trustees for their consideration and approval; upon approval, administers the annual budget and ensures library operations adhere to budget
  • Completes annual provincial reporting requirements including the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI), the Public Library Grant Report (PLGR), and the Annual Survey of BC Public Libraries as well as fulfilling reporting obligations for local government, funders, and others as required.
  • Supports the Board of Trustees in the development of an organizational vision and strategic plan; implements programs and services to achieve the goals and objectives outlined in the strategic
  • Recommends the development and revision of policies for the effective management of the library to the Board of Trustees.
  • Codes invoices and tracks income and expenditures for reporting to the Village financial officer.

Personnel Management

  • Manages and supervises library staff.
  • Communicates the library’s strategic plan to all employees and establishes a connection between the daily tasks of library work and how these actions contribute to achieving the library’s vision and
  • Leads and empowers employees to deliver effective, high-quality library

Community Relations & Collaboration

  • Maintains positive community relations through communication and promotion of the library’s values services, accomplishments, and needs to stakeholders at the local, regional, and provincial
  • Builds relationships and support for library programs with a variety of community groups and
  • Maintains current knowledge of trends, professional developments, library literature and related information systems and other technology.
  • Attends meetings, workshops, seminars and joins professional associations in the larger library community in order to stay informed on library best practices and to advance the profile of libraries in general.
  • Works with “Friends of the Library” (as outlined in their agreement).

Library Facility Duties

  • Monitors the Building (access, walkways, washrooms, etc.).
  • Reports any questions or concerns to the Village of Radium public works department.

Programs & Services

  • Conducts regular assessments of community needs and uses results to direct the development of innovative, responsive, and evolving programs and services.
  • Oversees the development and delivery of programs and services, ensuring they are achieving the goals of the strategic plan while adhering to the resources allocated in the annual budget.
  • Manages the development and maintenance of the library’s
  • Directs the creation of an ongoing marketing plan that promotes the library’s programs and services using a variety of platforms to maximize

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education & Experience May Include:

  • An undergraduate degree in a related field of study and/or a minimum of two years experience working in a public library setting.
  • A Library Technician diploma with a minimum of two years experience working in a public library setting.
  • A Library Director with a minimum of 2 years experience working in a public library setting.
  • A Masters of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) with a minimum of 1 year of experience working in a public library setting.
  • Experience with personnel management, budgeting, and strategic
  • Experience working with a volunteer Board of Trustees or similar governing

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Employs management techniques effectively in the directing, planning, budgeting, staffing, evaluating and the overall leadership of the operation of a public library.
  • Utilizes problem solving and analytical skills to implement innovative and responsive
  • Communicates effectively with others, employing well-developed interpersonal
  • Engages in personal and professional development on issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion and their relevance in the workplace.
  • Writes in a clear, concise, and organized manner for the intended audience and uses these skills to create comprehensive reports and presentations.
  • Fosters relationships and works cooperatively with key stakeholders such as the Board of Trustees, local government, community organizations, patrons, and volunteers.
  • Understands the provincial legislation that governs the operation of public libraries in British
  • Maintains an awareness of emerging developments in technology and the delivery of public library services, ensuring ongoing integration of trends into the library setting.