What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Director position at North Logan city?
Summary
Plans and administers library services through self and subordinates. Under broad policy guidance and direction
from the North Logan City Mayor and the North Logan Library Board, performs professional and administrative
duties related to planning, organizing, and controlling the operations of the City Library.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
● Coordinates with Facilities Department for maintenance of library facilities and equipment
● Administers board policies; works closely with Library Board to make and implement policy changes
● Develops department budget for approval by Library Board and City Council
● Pursues opportunities for improving the financial status of the library to include grant writing, promoting
donations/contributions, and otherwise obtaining state, federal, or other funds
● Performs general staffing duties including recruitments, hiring, discipline and discharge; coordinates daily
supervision through subordinate supervisor(s)
● Develops and oversees library services, programming, outreach, and community relations
● Oversees the development and maintenance of library collections
● Other duties may be assigned as needed.1
Supervisory Responsibilities
The library director has full supervisory duties of the Library Staff in accordance with North Logan City policies
and procedures. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications
● Knowledge of library programs, processes, best practices, and software (ability to learn Koha)
● Experience managing a budget and staff
● Ability to work collaboratively with city staff, board members, and other city departments as needed
● Degree in library science, or similar field, desirable but not required
North Logan City Library Mission Statement
The North Logan City Library provides resources, services, and opportunities that empower patrons and promote
lifelong learning. Through purposeful, creative experiences, we enrich lives and strengthen our community.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Working conditions and physical demands that relate directly to the essential job duties and responsibilities to be
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly move up to 50 pounds with the aid of a cart. The noise lever is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may bemade for individuals to perform these essential functions.
1 Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, and other
characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions
of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract
rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to
add or change duties at any time.
Salary : $64,000 - $80,000
