MASSACHUSETTS LIBRARY SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION COLLECTION

Library Director - Sutton Free Public Library

Responsible administrative work involving the direction of a broad range of public library functions

Example of Duties:

• Plans and supervises the operation of the library, working with the Board of Library Trustees to develop library policies, goals and objectives
   

• Develops an annual operating budget for approval by the Board; presents budget for consideration of town officials; administers appropriations approved by Town Meeting
   

• Applies for grants; implements and administers grant funds
   

• Directs all personnel operations of the public library
   

• Oversees all library functions
   

• Ensures that library services meet the needs of the community as well as all federal, state, and local regulations
   

• Directs the development and maintenance of the library's collection of materials
   

• Prepares statistical reports on library service for the Board, town and state
   

• Promotes library services to the community
   

• Utilizes effective public relations techniques and media to publicize library activities
   

• Attends regional, state, and national meetings and conventions; serves on professional councils and committees
   

• Represents the library at meetings of Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen, and Town Meetings
   

• Attends to the physical needs of the library building
   

• Performs related work as required

Job Environment:  Typical library environment

Basic Knowledge and Experience:  Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited college or university; Massachusetts certification; three years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience

Desired Qualifications:  Thorough knowledge of the principles of library science, organization and functions; thorough knowledge of library administration including fundamentals and budgeting; ability to analyze and solve problems; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, officials, and the general public; computer skills essential

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to kneel and crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary:  35 hours per week with benefits; Town of Sutton Classification and Compensation Plan:  Grade M-3