Library Director. Southside Regional Library (Southern—South/Central—Virginia), Virginia’s Oldest Regional Library.
Description: Two-county, six branch library system, primarily rural area, one and a half hours south of Richmond, Virginia. Annual budget of $742,000 and annual circulation of 185,000 items. Library Director is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the Library, including financial and personnel management and reports to a five member library board. Must have administrative and collection development skills, ability to communicate effectively with local officials and funding boards, extensive knowledge of professional library service, and knowledge of library automation systems and computer networking.
Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS. Five years professional experience in public library management.
Salary and benefits: salary dependant upon qualifications and experience. Generous benefits package included.
Review of applications beginning October 1. Open until filled. Applications must be sent via US Postal Service. Please send two copies of resume with three professional references to:

Grace McCrowell, Search Committee Chair
c/o Butler Memorial Library
515 Marshall Street
Chase City, VA 23924

JOB DESCRIPTION

LIBRARY DIRECTOR

I. SUMMARY POSITION DESCRIPTION

Administers the operation of the library and the delivery of library services based on the mission, goals, objectives and policies established by the Library Board. The Director is responsible to, and serves at the pleasure of, the Library Board.

II. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The Library Director is responsible for all aspects of the operation of the Library, including financial and personnel management. The Director directly supervises the Branch Supervisors and the Administrative staff.

Duties include:
· Assisting the Board in planning to provide library service to the community
· Assuring the Library’s compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws governing libraries
· Preparing and presenting budget requests to the Board and the Counties
· Administering the budget and reporting on library finances
· Recommending policies to the Board and administering adopted policies
· Administering personnel policies
· Interviewing, hiring and evaluating branch supervisors and administrative staff
· Handling staff and patron complaints, problems, concerns
· Maintaining excellent relationships between the Library and the County and Town governments of the region
· Representing the library to the Counties and in the community
· Keeping the Board informed of developments in library standards and legislation
· Participating in professional organizations
· Other duties as assigned


III. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Extensive knowledge of professional library service
· Excellent knowledge of library automation systems
· Excellent presentation and writing skills
· Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
· Ability to manage, supervise, instruct and evaluate individuals
· Ability to work in collaboration with a management team
· Ability to work directly with the public in a friendly, helpful manner
· Ability to handle multiple tasks
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both within and outside the library system

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· M.L.S. from an ALA accredited library school
· Eligible for certification by Virginia Board for the Certification of Librarians
· Five years professional experience in public library administration and supervision

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
· Valid VA driver’s license upon employment

SALARY RANGE
· $48,000 - $55,000