Library Services Director supervises, maintains, and enhances policies and procedures for a library. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Being a Library Services Director selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals as allowed for by the given budget. Requires master's of library and information science from an ALA-accredited school. Additionally, Library Services Director typically reports to top management. The Library Services Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Library Services Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
The Williamsburg Regional Library (WRL) Board of Trustees seeks qualified candidates for the position of Library Director. The WRL Library Director will serve as Chief Executive Officer, reporting to and working in partnership with the Board of Trustees to develop, articulate, and further the library’s mission, vision, and strategic directions in a multi-jurisdictional relationship.
WRL was named Virginia “Library of the Year” for 2023 and has been rated by the Library Journal as one of the best public libraries in the United States for over a decade. WRL serves the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County, all located in eastern Virginia’s Historic Triangle.
With a strong and active community relationship, WRL is fortunate to have support from Friends of WRL Foundation. WRL highlights include:
Requirements: The ideal candidate for the Library Director must hold a Master’s degree from an ALA-Accredited Program in Library/Information Studies. The candidate must also have experience in the following:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse group of individuals and organizations that creates a culture of inclusion; the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to listen, and make public presentations with poise and professionalism; considerable knowledge of current trends in and best practices for libraries; and considerable experience leading multiple major library divisions and managing a broad range of services, programs, and staff. Experience managing a regional library system with several regional government entities is also preferred
The hiring salary range is $104,689 - $165,566 DOQ with competitive benefits to include employer contributions to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), generous paid leave, health and life Insurance, and deferred compensation.
To Apply: Only fully completed applications will be considered. To apply, go to jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov. All applications must be received by 11:59m EST on 03/01/2024. For questions contact Human Resources at 757-253-6680 or hr@jamescitycountyva.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $104,689.00 - $165,566.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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