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Job description

The Waverly Public Library Board of Trustees is currently seeking highly qualified
applicants for the position of Library Director.
Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for
overseeing all aspects of Library operations to serve the public needs efficiently and
effectively.

We are seeking a candidate with strong communication and organizational
skills and prior experience with library/office management would be ideal.

This job
requires a High School Diploma, with some college preferred.
Interested persons should apply by submitting a resume, cover letter, and three
references (2 professional and 1 personal) to wavilpl@gmail.com or 291 N.

Pearl Street, Waverly, IL 62692.

Please
contact via email at wavilpl@gmail.com for any questions.

** Waverly Public Library Board of Trustees shall not directly or indirectly
discriminate against any individual in any employment decision.

The Waverly Public
Library Board of Trustees is committed to recruit, hire, train, promote, retain, and
compensate all individuals without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, handicap or disability, or marital status.**

Library Director Job Description
Title: Library Director
Classification: Salaried
Reports To: Waverly Public Library Board of Trustees
Salary Review: Annually
Position Summary: The Library Director is responsible for management of the Waverly
Public Library and carrying out the policies as established by the Board of Trustees
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Personnel
a.

Interview, hire, orient and train all library employees.

This includes training
in compliance with the Illinois Library Records Confidentiality Act.
b.

Assign work responsibilities to all classifications.
c.

Schedule all employees and approve work hours submitted for payroll
including vacation scheduling.
d.

Conduct annual evaluations of all employees.
e.

Conduct monthly staff meetings.
f.

Supervises the library staff, directly or through appropriate delegation, to
create a harmonious team environment.

Financial
a.

Work in conjunction with the Board of Trustees to create an annual Working Budget.
b.

Work in conjunction with the Library Board Treasurer, and/or City of Waverly
Treasurer to assure compliance with all publication requirements and deadlines for required annual financial and reporting documents .
c.

Help to develop and prepare the annual budget and related fiscal documents
for the library board.

Implement and manage the approved budget, and monitor and
control expenditures.

Oversee the ongoing business operations of the library.

Administration
a.

Collect and maintain necessary statistics.

Prepare and, with Board approval,
submit the Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR) and District supplements as
required by law.
b.

Collect and maintain necessary statistics.

Prepare and, with Board approval,
submit the annual Illinois State Library Per Capita Grant application.
c.

Participate in planning activities such as Strategic Planning, both short-term
and long-term goals, Technology Planning, Space Development and Utilization
Planning, Program Planning, and Financial Planning.
d.

Work in conjunction with the Board of Trustees to create and maintain
relevant Policies and Procedures in accordance with local need, Serving Our Public, and
other professionally recognized guides.
e.

Make recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding changes to
equipment including, but not limited to, all types of computing equipment,
photocopiers, and phones.
f.

Create a work environment that encourages professionalism, innovation, and
cooperation.
g.

Apply for grants would be beneficial to the library.
h.

Responsible for approving content on all promotional activities including print
and online activities.
i.

Work to create cordial relationship with county, schools, and other appropriate
organizations.
j.

Participate in RAILS activities including Committee work, and regional groups.
k.

Participate in RSA consortia of libraries in Central and West Central Illinois
sharing a common library automation system.
1.

Develops the overall vision, goals and objectives of the library, integrating the
ideas of the public, board and staff.
m.

Develops and coordinates the implementation of major projects that impact
on all areas of library operations and services.
n.

Responsibility for resolving administrative and procedural emergencies.

o.
Prepares reports and recommendations for the library board.
p.

Prepares meeting agendas and materials and participates in Library Board of
Trustees meetings.
q.

Posts board and committee agendas in the library and emails agendas Library
website
r.

Responsible for developing print and non-print collections, including selection,
organization, maintenance, preservation, withdrawal, and disposal of materials, either
directly or through appropriate delegation.
s.

Directs the development, repair and maintenance of the Library building.
t.

Confers with State agencies, other public libraries, corporations, and
community groups in the development of library programs for the community and
assists in coordination interlibrary program efforts
Public Service
a.

Be attentive to library trends and their local implications.
b.

Be responsive to suggestions from within the Library District with regard to
programming and collection development while providing programming and collection
support to the diverse interests of the library district.
c.

Be an advocate of library service when addressing patron complaints or
concerns.
d.

Community outreach/relations

Continuing Education
a.

Monitor and make use of continuing education opportunities that would
benefit library service through additional staff or Director training.
b.

Make clear to staff that they are encouraged to take advantage of additional
training when directly related to their library employment.
c.

Develops professional skills, knowledge, and abilities through workshops,
conferences, professional affiliations, and examination of professional literature.

Uses
this knowledge to analyze and improve the library's public services, facilities,
technology, staff development, and up-date the library board on current methods and
trends.

Clerical
a.

Responsible for all ordering.
b.

Responsible for approving all forms created for internal use.
c.

Prepare monthly reports for distribution at Board of Trustees meeting.
d.

In cooperation with the President of the Board of Trustees, prepare all meeting
agendas.
e.

Keep files maintained in an orderly manner
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma
• Some college, preferred
• Knowledge, experience, & interest in library work.
• Professionalism and integrity in appearance and conduct both oral and
written.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public library
functions and administration.
• Thorough ability to administer the activities of a public library and to
supervise the work of others.
• Thorough ability to create, maintain, follow budget guidelines as set by the
Board of Trustees.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, sit and lift
up to 20 pounds to access library areas and materials.
• Occasionally required to attend off-site meetings

Waverly Public Library
291 N.

Pearl Street
Waverly , IL 62692

Location

Waverly Public Library, Morgan County

Hours

Closed Sunday
Closed Monday
Tuesday 1-5:30 PM
Wednesday 1-7 PM
Thursday 1-5:30 PM
Friday 1-5:30 PM
Saturday 9AM-12PM

Required Skill Profession

Librarians, Curators, And Archivists