Chelsea Public Library Director
Last Revision August 2023
Job Description
Maintains daily and long term library operations. Provides assistance to library patrons in all library services such as answering research and information queries, cataloging materials, managing collection development, and programming. This position requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill, and ability in all phases of the public library field.
These tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintaining a friendly, welcoming and clean atmosphere in the library
Overseeing and managing daily operations of the library
Overseeing general circulation duties: checking items in and out, cataloging all materials,
searching the catalog and placing holds
Training and supervising staff and volunteers
Creating, planning and providing educational, informational and enrichment programs for
children and young adults which are consistent with the Chelsea Public Library's mission
Coordinating efforts of the Friends of Chelsea Public Library
Purchasing books, movies, and audiobooks for inclusion into the collection. Resources such as Booklist or Library Journal should be used for review purposes. Patron requests will also be taken into account if the item the patron is requesting is new (publication date within 6 months).
Managing the library's technology such as Internet access, computers, printers, etc.
Coordinating the Vermont Interlibrary Loan Program. This includes sending items requested by other libraries to these libraries, requesting items from other libraries for patrons and keeping necessary statistics. See Interlibrary Loan Policy for more information.
Performing research and reference transactions with patrons. These could range anywhere from technology assistance to genealogy assistance.
Assisting and advertising library databases such as Vermont Online Library, Listen Up! Vermont
Directing or overseeing weeding of the library's collection. Using CREW method or Wilson catalogs for assistance in what should stay and what should go
Planning and developing adult programs and general community outreach/collaboration
Advertising library events and information via word of mouth, print media and online
Managing and updating the website, the library's calendar (both online and in the library containing all events), and Facebook page, etc.
Preparing monthly statistical and narrative reports for the Board of Trustees regarding library operations, use and upcoming events, and yearly statistics to the town as well as the state and the Department of Libraries
Attending monthly board meetings
Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget and maintaining the librarian's budget for collection development, etc.
Adhering to policies and procedures as established by the Chelsea Public Library Board of Trustees
Overseeing Strategic Planning in conjunction with appropriate committees and Board of Trustees
Affiliating with state and professional organizations and attending professional meetings and workshops.
Deciding when to close the library due to inclement weather or emergency circumstances
Working Saturday hours
Performing other duties as needed.
Minimum requirements:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General knowledge of the principles and methods of modern library services including automated systems and electronic and digital resources
Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Good written and verbal expression
Ability to be a good listener
Commitment to customer service
Ability to identify patron needs and requirements
Ability to initiate development of policies, procedures, programs and activities to meet those needs
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to delegate authority
Ability to be trained in the various technological advances in the library profession such as the utilization of computerized equipment and computer applications
Education:
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Required.
Master of Library Science preferred.
Vermont Public Library Certification preferred at start of tenure.
2-3 Years of Public Library Experience Required
Benefits:
Benefits
Health insurance provided. Dental and vision excluded.
Hiring Wage Range:
Salary & Hours
30-24 hours weekly, including Saturdays. The hourly rate is $25.50 per hour paid every 2 weeks.
Submit an application/resume:
keziavermont@gmail.com
Online job description:
https://bit.ly/3OUMNXP
