Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and implement innovative solutions and initiatives for day-to-day library operations of programming, staffing, and building/grounds maintenance.
• Develop effective and positive working relationships with community leaders, city leaders, Board of Trustees, and Library staff, as well as Library patrons.
• Management of Library personnel.
• Financial management and develop and maintain the Library budget.
• The position reports to the Board of Trustees and works with a dedicated staff. They direct all administrative, professional, and technical library activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 6-10 years related experience and/or training, or a master’s degree from a college or university and 1-5 years of experience; or working toward a master’s degree in Library Science with graduation within 6 months of hiring; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State Library Director Endorsement, Silver Level or Gold Level, issued by the State Library of Iowa, or attend training to meet and complete the State Library of Iowa endorsement for Library Director.
• Master’s degree in Library Science and 5 years or more related experience and/or training, or a master’s degree and ten years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• The position earns sick, vacation, and holiday leave.
• It is eligible for benefits as laid out in the full job description.