Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District is hiring: Library Director in Co

The Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Public Library District in McLean has an opening for a Library Director. Thesuccessful candidate will havelibraryexperience, a passion for customer service, and apleasant demeanor. An MLIS is preferred, but not required. This is a part-time position of 28 hours per week. The salary will be based on experience and/or qualifications.

Dutieswillincludebutarenot limitedto:

• Being responsible for seeing that all patrons are treated in a welcoming, friendly, and efficientmanner.Sees that the library is inviting to patrons and community members.
• Promoting the use of the library through avariety of means, including newsletters, newspaper articles, web content, handouts, etc...
• Develops and implements programming with staff to encourage the use of the library, to educate and inform, and to provide recreational opportunities within the community.
• Maintains a library collection that meets the education, informational, and recreational needs of our community. Acquires and weeds materials as necessary tokeep the collection current, based on criteria outlined by the American Library Association.
• Ensuresall materials are processed, cataloged, shelved, and managed accurately to facilitateefficient retrieval. This includes entry into the online Workflows program and interlibrary loan system.
• Maintainsaccurate records of library cardholders, checked out materials, overdue materials, etc.
• Sees that theLibraryfacility and grounds are safe, secure, inviting, and well maintained. Coordinateswork being done byvendors, staff, orvolunteers. Performs light custodial and gardening duties as necessary.
• Supervises library staff and volunteers. Participates inhiring, training, performance evaluation and feedback, and salary administration. Sets work schedules, makes works assignments and reviews quality of work product.
• Submitsquarterlyandannualreportsto theLibraryBoardandStateLibrary.
• Developsandsubmitsgrantapplications asrequired.
• Attends monthly Library Board meetings; provides an overview of report information, updates the Board onissues andconcerns, shares ideas for new programming, etc.
• Completes continuing education courses, attends RSA workshops andmeetings, and stays abreast of current library issues and trends through a variety of means.
• Partners with the Library Board toestablish library policies, procedures, forms, etc.
• Serves on the budgetcommittee which develops the annual budget, monitorsexpenses, etc.
• PerformsNotaryPublicdutiesasavailableduringregularlibraryhours.
• Participate inat least 6 Continuing Education Coursesper year until3 years' experience has been met.
• Works at aprofessional level withgeneral direction provided by the Library Board.
• Must possess strong interpersonalcommunication skills.Works in a pleasant and effective manner with customers, vendors, agencies, and the general public.
• Has thorough knowledge of the principles and practicesof public library functions.
• Has astrong workingknowledge of office equipment, including computers, copiers, and fax machines.
• Enjoys helping others of all ages enjoy and use library resources.

A cover letter and resume may also be dropped offat the library.

Mount Hope Funks Grove Public Library District
111 S. Hamilton
McLean , IL 61754

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Mount Hope Funks Grove Library District, McLean County