Library Director
The University of Arizona Libraries, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86004
Flagstaff City/ Coconino County Library District
The City of Flagstaff/Coconino County Library Director position is looking for an individual that has the professional expertise and background to manage the functions of the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County Library District that includes several branches. This position assures that the library district meets the informational, social, cultural, and recreational needs of the communities we serve. A vital aspect of this position is the administrative nature and the responsibility of all library functions and facilities. Another important aspect of this position is its accountability to not only the City of Flagstaff municipality, but also to Coconino County municipalities, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, and the State of Arizona Board of Library Examiners. This position has direct reports that include the IT Manager, Deputy Library Director for City Services, Deputy Library Director for County Services, and an Executive Assistant. This position reports to the Economic Vitality Director who reports to the City Manager.
By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on community we serve.
Examples of the Work Performed
Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Directly supervises the Information Technology Manager, Executive Assistant, City Services Deputy Library Director, and County Services Deputy Library Director
Has overall supervisory responsibility for the library staff, including professionals, paraprofessionals, clerks, pages, IT and clerical staff
Direct responsibility for the Flagstaff Libraries and the Coconino County Library District including the Downtown Flagstaff Library, East Flagstaff Community Library, Preschoolers Acquiring Literacy Skills (PALS) mobile, Tuba City Public Library, Grand Canyon Community Library, Correctional Facility Library, Coconino County Bookmobile, Forest Lakes Community Library, Supai Community Library and partial responsibility to the Page Public Library, Sedona Public Library, Fredonia Public Library, Williams Public Library and Coconino County Law Library
Oversees the city library and county-wide library IT and Collection Management Services departments
Oversees scheduling, organizing, and chairing of the Coconino County Library District Council meetings which include the Flagstaff, Fredonia, Page, Sedona, and Williams Public Libraries
Responsible for overseeing the Library District Council conversations regarding potential tax rate increases and presenting any recommendations as needed to the Coconino County Manager and Coconino County Board of Supervisors
Creates reports (written and oral) and presents to the Economic Vitality Director, City of Flagstaff Leadership, Flagstaff City Council, Coconino County Board of Supervisors and Coconino County Manager, Arizona State Library, Library Board, Flagstaff Friends of the Library, and the Library Foundation
Advises and presents recommendations as needed from the Library District Council to the Coconino County Board of Supervisors
Approves Flagstaff and district-wide library programs using library funds
Manages Arizona State Library requests
Budgeting requirements are for two separate governing budget cycles and include presenting to the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County during their designated budget reviews
Attends Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records statewide meetings and conferences for the Coconino County Library District as needed
Responsible for advising, reviewing, submitting and approving all grant applications, as well as overseeing grant expenditures and management
Travels to district libraries, site visits to county branch libraries, community organization meetings and events
Promotes and advocates for library programs in the Flagstaff and district libraries
Oversees contracts, agreements, and works with the Deputy Director for County Services on the City-County Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
Manages and assesses all library building needs, both interior and exterior, and improvement projects
Establishes measures to improve methods, use of equipment, technology, changes in operations, working conditions, quality of work, and any necessary expansion to increase the efficiency of the division
Assists the Economic Vitality Director with short and long-range planning and goals for the division
Serves as Acting Economic Vitality Director as assigned
Implements and recommends library employee actions (hires, new personnel requests, discipline, status changes, etc.) to the Economic Vitality Director
Represents the library when working with the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Board, Arizona State Library, Arizona State Librarian, and other libraries, the media and the public
Investigates and resolves citizen complaints that cannot be handled by other library personnel
Establishes priorities of work within the library division
Assists the Deputy Director-County Services with coordination of the Coconino County Library District Council
Directs, reviews, and approves the preparation of reports
Advises and approves Friends of the Flagstaff Library and Flagstaff Public Library Foundation activities according to library needs and goals
Supports fundraising projects for Flagstaff Public Library Foundation Endowment Fund and Friends of the Flagstaff Library
Advises and works with county affiliate library staff to promote, provide, and develop library services throughout the county
Informs and monitors supervisory personnel in general city and library policies and procedures
Coordinates with other officials, leaders, citizens, schools, clubs, and other community organizations in library matters
May participate in community activities as a public liaison
Speaks before civic and professional groups on the plans, objectives, policies and programs of the library division
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program
7 years of professional-level experience managing and overseeing library operations, programs, services, or administration
5 years of progressively responsible supervisory or leadership experience
Ability to certify as a County Librarian by the Arizona State Board of Library Examiners and eligible for appointment by the County Board of Supervisors, as outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes: A.R.S. § 11-906 et seq
Or any combination of education, experience, certification and/or training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
Desired Experience and Training
Experience working with innovative library technologies and computer systems
Experience providing multicultural or diverse community library services
Familiarity with local community needs, partnerships, and resources
Experience developing and maintaining library collectionsExperience developing or implementing strategic plans
Other Requirements
Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license
Upon hire, must furnish satisfactory recommendations from two former employers
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The City of Flagstaff/Coconino County Library Director position is looking for an individual that has the professional expertise and background to manage the functions of the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County Library District that includes several branches. This position assures that the library district meets the informational, social, cultural, and recreational needs of the communities we serve. A vital aspect of this position is the administrative nature and the responsibility of all library functions and facilities. Another important aspect of this position is its accountability to not only the City of Flagstaff municipality, but also to Coconino County municipalities, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, and the State of Arizona Board of Library Examiners. This position has direct reports that include the IT Manager, Deputy Library Director for City Services, Deputy Library Director for County Services, and an Executive Assistant. This position reports to the Economic Vitality Director who reports to the City Manager.
By applying to this position, you are opening yourself to the opportunity to work in a critical division program and make a significant impact on community we serve.
Examples of the Work Performed
Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
Directly supervises the Information Technology Manager, Executive Assistant, City Services Deputy Library Director, and County Services Deputy Library Director
Has overall supervisory responsibility for the library staff, including professionals, paraprofessionals, clerks, pages, IT and clerical staff
Direct responsibility for the Flagstaff Libraries and the Coconino County Library District including the Downtown Flagstaff Library, East Flagstaff Community Library, Preschoolers Acquiring Literacy Skills (PALS) mobile, Tuba City Public Library, Grand Canyon Community Library, Correctional Facility Library, Coconino County Bookmobile, Forest Lakes Community Library, Supai Community Library and partial responsibility to the Page Public Library, Sedona Public Library, Fredonia Public Library, Williams Public Library and Coconino County Law Library
Oversees the city library and county-wide library IT and Collection Management Services departments
Oversees scheduling, organizing, and chairing of the Coconino County Library District Council meetings which include the Flagstaff, Fredonia, Page, Sedona, and Williams Public Libraries
Responsible for overseeing the Library District Council conversations regarding potential tax rate increases and presenting any recommendations as needed to the Coconino County Manager and Coconino County Board of Supervisors
Creates reports (written and oral) and presents to the Economic Vitality Director, City of Flagstaff Leadership, Flagstaff City Council, Coconino County Board of Supervisors and Coconino County Manager, Arizona State Library, Library Board, Flagstaff Friends of the Library, and the Library Foundation
Advises and presents recommendations as needed from the Library District Council to the Coconino County Board of Supervisors
Approves Flagstaff and district-wide library programs using library funds
Manages Arizona State Library requests
Budgeting requirements are for two separate governing budget cycles and include presenting to the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County during their designated budget reviews
Attends Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records statewide meetings and conferences for the Coconino County Library District as needed
Responsible for advising, reviewing, submitting and approving all grant applications, as well as overseeing grant expenditures and management
Travels to district libraries, site visits to county branch libraries, community organization meetings and events
Promotes and advocates for library programs in the Flagstaff and district libraries
Oversees contracts, agreements, and works with the Deputy Director for County Services on the City-County Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA)
Manages and assesses all library building needs, both interior and exterior, and improvement projects
Establishes measures to improve methods, use of equipment, technology, changes in operations, working conditions, quality of work, and any necessary expansion to increase the efficiency of the division
Assists the Economic Vitality Director with short and long-range planning and goals for the division
Serves as Acting Economic Vitality Director as assigned
Implements and recommends library employee actions (hires, new personnel requests, discipline, status changes, etc.) to the Economic Vitality Director
Represents the library when working with the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Board, Arizona State Library, Arizona State Librarian, and other libraries, the media and the public
Investigates and resolves citizen complaints that cannot be handled by other library personnel
Establishes priorities of work within the library division
Assists the Deputy Director-County Services with coordination of the Coconino County Library District Council
Directs, reviews, and approves the preparation of reports
Advises and approves Friends of the Flagstaff Library and Flagstaff Public Library Foundation activities according to library needs and goals
Supports fundraising projects for Flagstaff Public Library Foundation Endowment Fund and Friends of the Flagstaff Library
Advises and works with county affiliate library staff to promote, provide, and develop library services throughout the county
Informs and monitors supervisory personnel in general city and library policies and procedures
Coordinates with other officials, leaders, citizens, schools, clubs, and other community organizations in library matters
May participate in community activities as a public liaison
Speaks before civic and professional groups on the plans, objectives, policies and programs of the library division
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program
7 years of professional-level experience managing and overseeing library operations, programs, services, or administration
5 years of progressively responsible supervisory or leadership experience
Ability to certify as a County Librarian by the Arizona State Board of Library Examiners and eligible for appointment by the County Board of Supervisors, as outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes: A.R.S. § 11-906 et seq
Or any combination of education, experience, certification and/or training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
Desired Experience and Training
Experience working with innovative library technologies and computer systems
Experience providing multicultural or diverse community library services
Familiarity with local community needs, partnerships, and resources
Experience developing and maintaining library collectionsExperience developing or implementing strategic plans
Other Requirements
Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver’s license
Upon hire, must furnish satisfactory recommendations from two former employers
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