The eligible register developed from this posting may be used to fill future FT and PT vacancies within this classification.
The Library Director administers, supervises, develops and coordinates the resources of the Scott County Library System (including the Scott County Law Library by contract with the Law Library Board), including setting the strategic direction of the Scott County Library System. This position performs managerial duties related to personnel, budget, collection development, technology, library operations and services in conformity of the policies established by the County Board of Commissioners. This position also leads the Library Advisory Board meetings, a group through statute that is charged with providing community input and recommendations to the Scott County Board. Ongoing position duties include policy recommendations and long range planning providing direction for and administration of library activities. The work requires that the employee have thorough knowledge of the principles of library science, organization and functions; thorough knowledge of library administration; problem solving skills; ability to utilize data to manage and recommend policy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, corporate representatives, officials of other agencies and the general public. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to utilize business and professional journals, financial reports and legal documents. This position also involves skill in effectively responding to inquiries and complaints from customers, regulatory agencies and the business community. The ability to effectively prepare and present information to senior management and public groups is essential.
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- Provides County Board with the tools, information, and any assistance necessary to create a Strategic Plan that will steer the direction and development of the library system.
- Develops and recommends to the County Board and County Administration new library policies and changes in existing policies.
- Provides Library Advisory Board and County Administration with a monthly report of Library activities, programs, staff information, Library concerns and circulation statistics.
- Prepares the budget following the Library's Strategic Plan and County guidelines. The budget includes all elements of: Capital improvement plan, staffing plan. and operating plan.
- Provides oversight of the expenditure of fund allocations within the constraints of approved budget: Reviews expenditures and income monthly, adjusts line items as needed to reflect gifts, administers contracts, and applies for and administers grants.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of library services and potential new services in relation to needs of the communities; prepares required regional, state and federal reports on library system activity and effectiveness.
- Understands and applies the principles and practices of public library functions; is responsible for the overall administration of the strategic plan, operating plan and capital plan.
- Administers Library Staff: Oversees the evaluation of library staff including discipline; directly supervises the Associate Director, Library Technology Coordinator, Librarian III (4 Branch Managers), Reference Coordinator, Senior Admin. Specialist; interprets policy for staff; coaches, mentors, and advises staff on personnel and patron problems; encourages staff development by providing opportunity for staff to attend professional development training/events; encourages staff awareness of library issues through reading of relevant professional materials.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with public officials: Works with City governments (County and Cities have agreements to provide library service); works closely with Cities during design and construction of new library buildings, library additions, or remodeling library buildings; assists Cities with applications for library construction grants; works with LeSueur County on joint issues as required.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with civic and community groups and the general public: Manages internal and external communication of the library system; identifies and pursues public relations opportunities; expands community outreach; addresses public complaints that cannot be resolved.
- Manages the Law Library by contract in cooperation with the Law Library Board.
- Represents the library system to larger library professional community, including active involvement in appropriate local, state and national associations: Cooperates with regional Library agencies (MELSA and Metronet) and State Library agencies (MnLink, Minitex, State Library, State Law Library); networks with public library directors in MELSA and in the State; participates in cooperative agreements with other library systems and in legislative committees and meetings as necessary.
- Keeps informed of current developments in library field by attending workshops, professional meetings, and reading current literature.
- Works the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Requires equivalency of a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science and 5 years of progressively responsible library administration experience including at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity. Familiarity with multiple software programs and hardware, understanding of statistical analysis, and data driven decision making prowess are highly desirable. Employee must possess a valid driver's license and provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.
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