Library System Administrator Position: Butler County
Posted in Employment - State on September 13, 2010 by NancyLink | No Comments
The Board of the Butler County Federated Library System is seeking candidates for the position of Library System Administrator. In order to fill the position quickly, the Board will be accepting resumes and references by e-mail through September 20,2010. The work involves a flexible schedule of 4-5 days per week, 37.5 hours per week. The starting salary is $35,000 – $40,000.
BCFLS Administrator reports to Butler County Federated Library System Board of Trustees. Under the direction of the BCFLS Board, this position is directly responsible for the administration and management of the Butler County Federated Library System. For more information about the library system go to: www.butlerlibrary.info
Qualifications: Masters Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited program, with at least 3 years experience in a public library in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
Supervises: All BCFLS Staff (sometimes through other supervisory personnel)
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include:
Oversees and evaluates the operation of the multi-site library system
Develops library policies, procedures, and practices, and implements and administers them upon approval of the BCFLS Board.
Formulates library goals and objectives in conjunction with the BCFLS Board and plans library services designed to meet them.
Prepares an annual budget for approval by the BCFLS Board and administers and monitors the expenditure of funds.
Leads, directs, and supervises the staff of the Butler County Federated Library System, directly and through other supervisory personnel.
Develops and implements effective administrative programs and procedures in collaboration with the Library Directors, District and State Library personnel.
Promotes staff development at all levels.
Implements Board personnel policies, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orienting, and overseeing training of new employees, reviewing, evaluating performance, and termination decisions.
Maintains confidentiality of all patron records and transactions.
Solicits quotes for services and purchases, presenting all contracts and recommendations to the BCFLS Board.
Oversees the preparation of timely reports on usage, financials, circulation, services and programs for the BCFLS Board, state library, and other governmental units.
Responsible for professional collection development and maintenance.
Develops and oversees library technology and automation while balancing new and traditional formats and services.
Serves as a spokesperson and advocate for the library system throughout the county.
Oversees fundraising activities for the library system.
Represents and maintains active involvement by BCFLS within the New Castle District and Commonwealth Libraries.
Coordinates system services with those of the district, state library, school districts, and other nearby systems.
Represents the Library at meetings and conferences of professional library associations.
Insures that all member libraries are aware of and adhere to state mandated requirements of service.
Approves all purchases for payment.
Implements regular library staff meetings.
Attends all BCFLS Board of Trustees meetings and is available for Board meeting for each member library if needed.
Additional duties/responsibilities as required or assigned by the BCFLS Board
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of current principles, methods, and practices of a public library.
Knowledge of community needs and interest levels.
Knowledge of print, electronic, audiovisual and information formats, technologies, and resources.
Ability to plan, analyze, evaluate, supervise, and direct library needs and services.
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, public officials, professional groups, library employees, and the general public.
Knowledge of hardware and software systems necessary for the operation of the library and management of its resources.
Ability to use electronic means of communication and information transfer.
Ability to make decisions and take appropriate action to assure implementation.
Proven ability in public relations and marketing library service to the community.
Experience with capital fundraising campaigns and grant writing.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to meet certain physical requirements successfully to perform the essential functions of the job. Functions include (but are not necessarily limited to):
Occasional lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds for short distances.
Reaching, including overhead reaching.
Mobility.
Ability to use a computer keyboard and mouse.
Ability to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
For distribution to the search committee, resumes with references should be sent to:
sbrown@dcfls.org
