Library Director

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Job Information

Title:

Library Director

Market Range:

MR22

Approved Date:

9/21/2023 12:36:58 PM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

M4

Career Level Description:

Management Level 4

Job Code:

100502

Job Family:

Library

Sub Family:

Library Operations

Primary Purpose

The Library Director is the highest authority in the Library Division (WCPL) and is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to accomplish the goals and objectives of the County, Community Services and WCPL.  The employee is also responsible for leading, planning, organizing, maintaining and directing the facilities and services of the library system. The Director provides vision and strategic direction for WCPL working closely with the Community Services Director.  This work frequently includes local municipalities, County Administration, and the Board of Commissioners.  The Library Director is the liaison with library organizations throughout the state including the NC State Library.

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Lead Efforts with Strategic and Long Range Planning, Budget and CIP for Libraries: Work with Library Assistant Director, Community Services Administration and Senior Library Managers to prepare strategic and long-range plans to make Wake County Public Libraries successful and relevant to Wake County citizens; Participate in annual budget preparations; Participate in CIP discussions and planning.

1

40%

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Serve as Liaison to County Senior Leadership, Library Commission, and NC Library Organizations; Attend County Extended Leadership Team meetings; Communicate relevant information to Library Administrative Team; Attend monthly Library Commission meetings to share relevant information; Serve as primary contact with State Library of NC; Participate in NC Public Library Director's Association.

3

25%

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Supervise Library Assistant Director (Deputy Library Director) and six Senior Library Managers. Meet regularly with direct reports to set goals and to offer coaching, mentoring and feedback; Complete performance reviews; Complete administrative tasks related to supervision, including procurement card purchases, and reviewing mileage reimbursements.

2

35%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

M4

Career Level Description:

Management Level 4

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Directs a Division.

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Creates the short-term strategy for the Division or Function and creates operational plans for Division that align with Department plan.  Actions have direct impact on results of the Department.

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Responsible for Budget planning and justification.

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Responsible for making significant improvements of processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of Division or multiple divisions.

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Oversees employees who pioneer unique ideas or generate new, viable solutions to make improvements or respond to issues.

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Communicates within and outside the Division(s).

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Influences others regarding the area of responsibility’s practices and approaches.

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Achieves goals through teams of managers.  May be responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for job area to ensure availability of employees and resources.

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Has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority for direct reports.

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Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple Work Groups. Typically has master-level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.

Qualifications

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Master's degree in Librarianship or related field: MLS, MLIS, MIS, ML from an ALA accredited program or NC program

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Six years of experience in a library setting with management responsibilities

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NC Public Librarian Certification

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Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted

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Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

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Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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Ability to monitor/Assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Strength in exercising independent and sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions involving a variety of fiscal and business areas

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Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

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Aptitude to lead and motivate staff.

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work across a broad spectrum of personality. 

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Exceptional leadership skills with ability to provide guidance and professional support to staff, offer regular feedback, hold staff accountable, and serve as a mentor.

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Thorough understanding of established practices and procedures for library operation and administration. 

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Analysis

Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.

Communication

Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down, inside and outside of the organization; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Innovation

Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and to improve processes, methods, systems, or services.

Strategic Vision

Sees the big, long-range picture and leads others accordingly.

Team Leadership

Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties; works cooperatively with others to accomplish organizational objectives. Manages staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job.

Influence

Asserts own ideas and persuades others, gaining support and commitment from others; mobilizes people to take action, using creative approaches to motivate others to meet organizational goals.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X