Library Director
CurrentResponsible for the overall supervision of day-to-day events, ensuring the library remains a welcoming and integral component of the population it serves. I am passionate about promoting the facility as an educational and recreational community center that directly reflects the needs and desires of the patronage it serves. As Library Director, I maintains policy, legal, and fiscal responsibilities in accordance with statutory requirements, while fostering a cooperative team-first approach among staff in order to provide excellent public service. Responsibilities• Implements policies approved by the board• Supports the development, execution, and evaluation of programs and services• Works directly with the Business Manager to develop and administer an annual budget, ordinances, andtax levy• Hires and manages staff committed to the library’s mission• Complies with all local, state, and federal legal requirements• Builds positive relationships with partner organizations, policymakers, and media• Represents the library in associations and organizations, serving on committees and advisory groups,when applicable, and speaking in public settings• Holds a vision of the future for libraries, working to make that vision a reality• Incorporates new technologies wisely into library operations• Submits annual state level reporting, including but not limited to: IPLAR, Per Capita Grant, Fulton andPeoria County Election Commission Packets, Library Registration, and Statement of Economic Interest• On boards new members to Board of Trustees• Works directly with the Business Manager as acting HR department for all staff• Other duties as assigned and as appropriate to the position
