Job Order Number:9522601
Date Job Order Created/Updated:04/26/2011
Last Day Job Order Available Online:05/25/2011*
Employer Name:TAYLOR COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Job Requirements
* Test Requirement:No test required
* Hiring Requirements:Drug Testing/Screening, Background Checks, Reference Checks, Motor Vehicle Record Check : A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) with two years of administrative experience in a public library setting. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and Open Source products. REQUIRED: A passion for providing library services to all citizens in a rural community, a hunger for lifelong learning, and a commitment to introducing and embracing new technologies. Patience, respect and compassion for people of all ages is paramount!
* Minimum Education Level:Masters DegreeView Typical Education Requirements for Librarians* Minimum Experience:24 monthsView Typical Work Experience Requirements for Librarians
* Driver’s License Certification Requirement:Yes, Operator License
* Job Skills:View Employer Skill RequirementsCompensation and Hours
* Salary Range:$34,777.00 – $40,310.00 Year
* Labor Market Wage Rates:View Typical Labor Market Wage Rates for Librarians
* Pay Comments:DOE (Depends on Experience)* Hours per Week:Not Specified* Shift:Not Applicable
* Benefits:Holidays – Life Insurance – Medical – Retirement/Pension – Sick Leave – VacationWork Site Information * Location Name:Main
* Address:587 HWY 27 E* City, State, Zip, and Country:PERRY, FL 32348 USMap Location
* Public Transportation Accessible:No
* Worksite Industry (NAICS):Urban and Rural Development Admin (925120)Job Description This is a high visibility professional position responsible for the administration and management of the Library and Information Services Department. The Director ensures the department complies with all state and federal funding regulations, county budgeting procedures, and adherence to county policies. The Director is responsible for all vehicles, planning, training, and assigned property and facilities. Director is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the Taylor County Public Library website and Open Source Integrated Library System. (Koha, hosted by Liblime.)
ESSENTIAL/SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.• Supervises the work of library department employees.• Develops, prepares, and implements Long-Range Plan of service, updated annually.• Develops the Annual Plan of Service as required by the State of Florida Department of Library and Information Services.• Interviews, selects, trains, and evaluates departmental staff.• Prepares county and state aid budgets annually in accordance with county budgeting guidelines.• Seeks state, federal, and specialty grants in order to enhance departmental services; plans, writes, submits, allocates, tracks, and reports on grant progress.• Promotes department to public through various media.• Conducts Quarterly Advisory Board meetings as a means of public input.• Attends local, state, and association functions, and otherwise maintains an active profile with other institutions statewide.• Is responsible for the collection of statistical data for state and local use.• Maintains a current collection through selection from reviews, replacement of damaged materials, and de-selection of outdated materials.• Remains current by learning about new developments in libraries via blogs, feeds, tweets, wikis, journals, etc.• Incorporates new technologies.• Ensures library staff receives ongoing training.• Facilitates partnerships with school and community groups to maximize community resources.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/ or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILTIES:• Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, methods, practices, tools, and materials;• Considerable knowledge of current personnel and facility management principles and practices are required.• The Director must possess a professional bearing, and have the ability to analyze issues quickly to solve problems or recommend courses of action for the board in his/her area of expertise.• The ability to train, motivate, and discipline staff is essential.• The Director must be able to delegate assignment, evaluate workloads, contend with personnel dynamics of the workplace, and possess the ability to prioritize work.• He/she must have the ability to present plans, programs, and assignments publicly in either oral or written format.• The Director must be capable of exercising sound judgment in both routine and emergency situations.• Ability to type Special Skills (degrees, certifications, software, etc.) A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) with two years of administrative experience in a public library setting. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and Open Source products.
REQUIRED: A passion for providing library services to all citizens in a rural community, a hunger for lifelong learning, and a commitment to introducing and embracing new technologies. Patience, respect and compassion for people of all ages is paramount!