Administrative Librarian / Director | Dolton Public Library District
Posted on Jun 21, 2025
- Create and administer work schedules for the Dolton Public Library Staff.
- Schedule and approve leave for the Dolton Public Library Staff.
- Liaison with R.A.I.L.S. Job Center for listing job openings and job requirements.
- Interview potential employees and notify job applicants.
- Supervise and train new personnel (i.e., library procedures and policies) with the assistance of supervisors.
- Develop budget recommendations and administer the adopted budget.
- Recommend new policies and programs, and the revision of existing policies and programs for the provision of optimal library service.
- Inform the Board of current issues in the field of librarianship and the status of library-related legislation.
- Create, maintain, and apply Personnel Policies and procedures as approved by the Board of Trustees.
- Recruit, hire, and annually evaluate the library staff based on well-defined job descriptions and expectations. Suggest improvements concerning salaries, working conditions, and personnel policies.
- Suggest and carry out plans for library services.
- Supervise the keeping of records and the preparation of reports.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the library.
- Oversee all contractual services for cleaning, lawn care, snow removal operations, and other general library maintenance.
- Liaison with various vendors regarding system equipment repairs. (i.e., servers, workstations, IT infrastructure).
- Research, recommend, and assist with the procurement of software and hardware.
- Establish goals and measure accomplishments against recognized standards.
- Advise, consult, and confer with the Library Board, other libraries, professionals, officials (at State and Local levels), citizens, and community groups.
- Report the library’s progress and future needs to the Dolton Board of Trustees.
- Advocate for the library through contacts with the general public, civic organizations, and public officials.
- Direct a public relations program to promote, market, and publicize the library in the community.
- Stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the library field.
- Initiate, develop, and implement records and reporting systems and schedules.
- Work to secure adequate funds to carry out the library’s services.
- Participate in continuing education activities and professional organizations, and encourage ongoing education for the library staff. (Professional Development)
- Participate in the orientation of new library trustees; assist in developing qualifications for new trustees.
- Select and order all books, as well as other library materials and resources.
- Attend Monthly Trustee Board Meetings; prepare written progress reports and minutes; provide information as needed/requested by the board.
- Liaison with other libraries and vendors.
- Make acquisition decisions regarding gift materials.
- Recommend and implement long-term planning goals for the library's growth and development. (e.g., Strategic Planning)
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
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Coaching, motivating, rewarding, and disciplining of direct reports.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Library Science, or Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from a graduate library program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
- Professional library experience, preferably in an administrative and/or managerial/supervisory capacity in a library for at least 5 years.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Knowledge and ability in computers and their applications.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Salary
$65,000
Location
Dolton Public Library District
14037 Lincoln Avenue
Dolton, IL 60419
United States
How to apply
Email your resume to:
Louise Copeland, Library Board President,
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