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Job Description
Summary
Plans, directs and manages the activities, employees and operations of the library; coordinates initiatives and establishes partnerships with other departments and external agencies by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Responsible for providing strategic management appropriate to the community needs and public library services.
- Work includes the preparation and management of the division's annual budget and forecasting of department revenues and expenses, as well as, oversight and solicitation of grants.
- Plan and implement a curriculum of programs designed to meet the educational, informational, and entertainment needs of the community, ensuring that programming is provided for all ages through management of staff and resources.
- Monitor, evaluate, develop, and maintain collections based on community needs; direct and/or coordinate the cataloging, classification, development, maintenance, and processing of books and other library materials; develop priorities for building and maintaining the online catalog; supervise the acquisition of all library materials.
- Coordinate and facilitate all Library Advisory Board meetings by preparing agendas, materials, and updates.
- Lead the implementation of the Library’s 5-Year Strategic Plan, including initiatives such as featuring the bookmobile at city events, while ensuring ongoing progress toward strategic goals and coordinating the plan’s renewal every five years.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages entire library staff including contractors and volunteers. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Work is performed with considerable independence, discretion, and initiative.
Education and/or Experience
Master’s degree in Library Sciences from an accredited University and by the American Library Association. Plus four (4) years of progressively responsible upper management level experience in a related field, as well as program creation and implementation. The selected candidate must also have excellent communication and organizational skills and be able to obtain and maintain CEU’s and any other certifications required for Library Science Professionals.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
A valid Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record is required for this position. Driving is a requirement of this position.
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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