Home

Dolgeville-Manheim Public Library is looking to hire a New Director.

The director is responsible for the management of all library functions. He/she exercises independent judgment and authority in directing the staff and volunteers, carrying out Board policies, managing the library facility, overseeing the budget, developing the library collections and services, and promoting them to the community.

The director is supervised by the Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for the administration and day-to-day management of the library;
  Performs/oversees routine library tasks including check-in, check-out, shelving, overdue notices, circulation count, records; assists patrons in using library tools, online databases, software and online catalog.
• Administers policies established by the Board, makes policy recommendations to the Board, and participates in the Board’s periodic review of library policies.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates staff and volunteers.
• Serves as the principal channel of communication between staff and the Board of Trustees.
• Is responsible for collection development, selection, ordering, maintenance, weeding and marketing of materials in the collection.
• Makes purchases in accordance with the operating budget, verifies charges and resolves any errors with vendors, and forwards invoices/bills and checks/other income to the Bookkeeper.
• Attends all meetings of the Board of Trustees and advises the Board on matters relating to Library operation; collaborates with the Trustees in presenting library matters to the Town Board and other agencies; represents the library at Mid-York, regional and state library meetings
• Submits concise written reports pertaining to library activity and statistics to the Board at least three days prior to every regular board meeting (bimonthly); submits other reports as needed, such as the NYS Annual Report
• Participates in budget development with the Board finance committee
• Assists the Board in long-range planning; ensures that the objectives and goals of the long-range plan are reflected in the daily operation of the library; collects data needed to measure the success of the long-range plan
• Is responsible for the physical integrity and orderliness of library property, trouble-shooting of library equipment, and the management of routine building maintenance
• Maintain close contact with Mid-York Library System personnel
• Is responsible for the integrity, completeness and accessibility of library records
• Maintains awareness of library issues and trends and participates in professional development, including attending conferences, workshops, etc. and relates pertinent information to Board of Trustees
• Seeks out grant opportunities, assists with grant applications and administers grants
• Works with the Board to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of services and programs in relation to the needs of the community
• Maintain the library website and social media pages
• Keeps Board and community informed of library projects and programs using both print and Non-print media, such as fliers, signage, press releases, email, website, social media, etc.

Hours

• The library is open 33 hours each week
• Director will work 14-18 per week
• Two paid part-time staff members to assist with library operations

Salary/Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience starting at $18.00/hr
• Paid sick leave and vacation time
• Must have at least 2 years of academic study at an approved college or university