The City of Scottsbluff is looking for a new Library Director to lead this well-respected, community supported institution. Scottsbluff and nearby Gering have a combined population of 23,000 people and offer a wide range of opportunities: High-quality schools and Western Nebraska Community College, a creative district, breweries and wineries, Theatre West summer repertory, indoor and outdoor recreation, Riverside Discovery Center Zoo, Legacy of the Plains, Western Pioneers college baseball and more.
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Description of the Job: The Library Director is an exempt position, requiring advanced knowledge in the field of library science and the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. This position is responsible for the administration and management of the library; and plans, directs and supervises all library programs and services. The job involves responsibility for strategic planning, library accreditation, fiscal management, information technology, collection development, personnel supervision, public relations, and facilities planning. The Library Director reports to the City Manager.
Essential Functions of the Job: Responsible for work performed in all areas of the library including administration, acquisition, cataloging, circulation, children, teen, and adult services, reference, technology, federal and state documents, programming, and public relations; Reviews, evaluates, and purchases materials of all types for the collection; Formulates and implements library goals and objectives and interprets these to the public and local government officials; Works directly with five-member advisory Library Board appointed by City Council; Consults and confers with the Library Boards, other libraries, academics, citizens, and community groups to help develop services based on the needs of people of diverse ages, backgrounds and interests; Develops library policies for Library Board and City Council approval; Develops and administers annual library budgets; Participates in the recruitment process to fill open positions in the department, which includes application review, interviews, and making recommendations to the City Manager concerning hiring, promotions, demotions, reassignment and dismissal of personnel; Directs, supervises, and evaluates library staff; Responsible for monitoring employee’s schedules and approval of payroll, including the preparation of personnel action as it relates to discipline or a performance improvement plan; Develops and supervises the promotion and marketing of the library, its resources, services, and programs; Collaborates and cooperates with other educational, cultural, and social agencies serving the area; Oversees purchases for the department and prepares invoices for the claims process; Manages and directs the library’s automation system (in collaboration with the ONELibrary Consortium), Internet access, and other technologies. Participates in professional development organizations and training programs and attends professional meetings and conferences; Represents the library in community and professional organizations and volunteer groups; Maintains quality customer service for diverse population; Reviews library collection regularly for discard, updating, and replacement; Plans and coordinates improvements of the library facility;
Develops training programs for staff and assists with answering complex reference questions; Develops and interprets policies and procedures for editing bibliographic and authority data for all public catalogs; Articulates, supports, and promotes policies, procedures, and library vision in written statements and manuals; Prepares job instruction tools and training manuals; Assists with cataloging using OCLC copy when needed; Prepares or supervises the preparation of clear, concise, and timely reports as required by the City, State, and Government Printing Office; Establishes statistical collection methods and analyzes data; Assists with customer service delivery (reference, reader’s advisory, circulation) when necessary;
Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Library or Information Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association; or ability to obtain within a reasonable period of time as determined by City Manager after date of hire; Five years professional library experience, including three years of experience in supervision; Experience in directing or implementing ideas or procedures as needed. Valid Driver’s License;
Salary range: $70,555.16- $94,550.56
A city application form is required for this position.
https://cms6.revize.com/revize/scottsbluffne/Application%20Packet%20-%20Library%20Director%20Dec%2024.pdf.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Submit your applications by email, mail, fax, or in person.
Human Resources
Cami Kite
City of Scottsbluff
2525 Circle Dr.
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
ckite@scottsbluff.org
Fax: 308-630-6294
Phone: 308-630-6211