Library Director Job at Great Falls Public Library in Great Falls

The Director of the Great Falls Public Library provides overall Library leadership and delivers exceptional service to the whole community by developing and inspiring staff, championing best practices, and leading budgeting and long-term planning efforts in support of the Library’s Strategic Plan. The Director is responsible for the operation of the Great Falls Public Library including acquisitions, technical services, youth services, community engagement, facilities management, technology, circulation, reference, and public services.

Work varies frequently requiring complex decisions, interpretive judgment, significant discretion, and independent action. Contacts are varied and continual, requiring a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and judgment. This position works under the direction of the Great Falls Public Library Board of Trustees.

Essential Functions of Work

Leadership : Collaborates with the Library Board to develop a strategic plan for incorporating community feedback and a vision for the future including a building remodel. Partners with the Library Board to develop Library policies based on best practices and community needs. Builds a positive Library culture that embodies the Great Falls Public Library guiding principles of respect, open access, growth and innovation, and excellent stewardship.

• Promotes continuous improvement of Library services that adapt to community needs.
• Works closely with the Foundation as it develops and leads a multi-pronged capital campaign to raise the funding for the Library remodel, including the Library Board and City Officials as appropriate.
• Establishes collaborative partnerships with external organizations, including the community, board of trustees, library foundation, and city and county commissions.
• Builds strategic collaborative partnerships to provide excellent, cost-effective service.
• Inspires staff excellence through mentorship, training, collaborative goal setting, and accountability.

Service

Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Library. Engages with staff and community partners to implement the library strategic plan.

Administration

Crafts and oversees the annual library budget, ensuring it aligns with the Library Board's approval and vision. Compiles and delivers insightful reports to the Montana State Library, the County Commission, the City Commission, and other key oversight entities.

Education and Experience

A Master’s degree in Library / Information Science from an ALA accredited library school, required. A combination of training, education and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in Library Science would be considered. Certification in the Montana Certification Program for Library Directors, Staff and Trustees is required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Montana driver’s license.

Requirements of Work

CORE COMPETENCIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position supervises a library staff composed of part-time and full-time positions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a library environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, pinch, grasp, reach, pull and perform similar body movements. Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and to lift and carry up to occasionally 50 pounds at a time; the possession of hand / eye coordination sufficient to operate a computer, typewriter, microfilm reader, printer and copier; ability to operate a motor vehicle; the ability to talk and hear in person or by telephone; and the ability to see and read materials.

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