Director Of Library Services
CurrentManage all aspects of the library including: budget, acquisitions, support staff, reading promotion, educational programming, public relations, instructional technology and staff development.Represent the Library and the City in the community.Effective management of the library budget, ensuring optimum resource allocation to maximize outputs. Evaluate the effectiveness of services, technology and materials provided by the library.Present information to City Manager and City Council.Lead on collaborative practices with both library and city staff to optimize engagement within the community.Develop and implementation of robust policies to ensure consistent and quality service.Aligned efforts amongst other local public libraries and the schools in the area to plan and promote summer reading programs. Coordinate publicity for the Library and the City, including online social networking.Provide information and reference services in person and over the phone to the public. Participate in writing and administering Library grants. Assist in maintenance, weeding and development of the collections. Compile statistics and reports. Provide work guidance to library managers, assistants, part-time aides, and volunteers.