Library Director

Library Director, James Memorial Public Library, St. James, MO 65559 
Regular Hours: 40 hours per week. May include evenings and weekends.
The James Memorial Public Library (a tax-supported city library) Board of Trustees seeks an energetic library director to manage and oversee the day to day operations of the Library. The director must be a person of high integrity and capable of creating a vision for the library and possess the skills necessary to bring that vision into reality. They must be detail-oriented, have clear communication skills, be comfortable with technology, have a working knowledge of library management systems, possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be willing to learn and teach staff and patrons.
Required Qualifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Computer and internet experience
• Clear communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds
• Must possess a current driver’s license
• Previous library experience preferred

• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with the library board, city officials and community leaders.
• Manage bills
• Oversee daily operations, equipment and maintenance of the library
• Perform administrative tasks including supervising employees and volunteers
• Creation of schedule
• Place material orders and oversee the processing and maintenance of materials
• Maintaining the building
• Supervision of new and remodeling structures
• Prepares a yearly budget for board approval
• Prepares monthly data collection reports
• Oversee maintenance of Library’s website
• Develop and promote the services and programs of the library
• Seek grant funding opportunities for library programming and technology needs
• Administer policies approved by the board and in compliance with state and federal law.
• Catalog new materials
• Collection Development Duties
• Create and Update existing policies
• Outreach Services
• Home Delivery
• Acquire Advanced Cataloging Certification for Missouri Evergreen
• Attend Cataloging Meeting quarterly
• Executive decisions for the library
• Maintain Library Standards according to the Secretary of State
• Other duties as deemed necessary.