Winhall Memorial Library, tucked away near the base of Stratton Mountain, is seeking a Director. This is a vibrant and well stocked library, newly automated and part of the Catamount Library Network. You will be stepping into a turnkey library.
Winhall Memorial Library Job Description May 2023
POSITION: Library Director/Librarian: 20 hour per week position
SUMMARY: The Librarian is responsible for the administration, supervision, and coordination of all activities and services of the library. They act as the library spokesperson, promoting the use of the library by all members of the community.
SUPERVISION: The Librarian is appointed by and responsible to the Board of Trustees.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Service to the community
- Develops and maintains services that reflect and respond to the interests and needs of the community
- Represents the library in the community by promoting and publicizing the library’s services and resources utilizing: the website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter), MailChimp Newsletter, Front Porch Forum, Google Listing, and regular press releases to local publications; as well as preparing an annual account of the library to be included in the Town Report
- Selects, orders, and catalogs new materials; responsible for all aspects of collection development
- Provides reference, readers’ advisory, referral, and interlibrary loan services to patrons of all ages, educational levels, and economic backgrounds; helps the public use library resources and technology; supports borrowing through the Catamount Library Network’s catalog (Aspen Discovery), and manages the courier system
- Provides materials and a venue for a monthly book discussion group, directs the discussion
- Participates in the daily routine of the library as needed—shelving, circulating and returning materials, etc.
- Plans, publicizes, carries out, and evaluates programs for all ages which further the library’s mission and raise the library’s profile in the community
- Organizes displays and exhibits to promote the collection and the library’s services and provide an interesting and welcoming environment
- Takes advantage of grant opportunities as appropriate, writing proposals and carrying out grants as they are awarded
Library Management
- Fundraises with the Board of Trustees and writes grants as directed in the annual budget
- Spends and monitors budgeted funds in a responsible manner
- Attends all board meetings, reporting on library activity
- Develops and evaluates procedures for the smooth running of the library
- Supervises maintenance of the building, reporting problems to the Town
- Collects and analyzes library statistics
- Communicates and cooperates with the local and state library community, including preparing the annual statistical report and standards application for the Vermont Department of Libraries
- Supervises the automation system (KOHA) and the public access computers
- Attends 12 meetings per year as required by the Catamount Library Network Membership Agreement: Cataloguing (6x) and Loans (6x) groups
- Monitors developments and trends in the field of librarianship, paying particular attention to Vermont, by reading professional literature and taking advantage of continuing education opportunities as available and appropriate
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- General knowledge of the principles and methods of modern library services including automated systems and electronic digital resources.
- Strong organization skills
- Strong communications skills
- Good written and verbal expression
- Ability to be a good listener
- Commitment to customer service
- Ability to identify patron needs and requirements
- Ability to initiate development of policies, procedures, programs, and activities to meet those needs
Strong technological ability
- Ability to stay up to date with new social media trends
- WordPress knowledge, social media, google docs, MailChimp, etc.
Please note, the above job description describes the general nature, tasks, responsibilities, and level of work to be performed; it is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of every responsibility, duty, and skill required for the position. Depending on organizational needs, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus library-related experience and willingness to earn Vermont Public Library Certification within 3 years.
Benefits: Paid holidays, one week paid vacation annually
Hiring range: $20-$23 per hour
To apply, please send a letter of letter of interest and resume to winhallmemoriallibrary@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
– Posted 5/17/23