Library Administrator

The Blackfalds Public Library is a vibrant young community-oriented library, seeking a highly organized, proactive and dedicated Library Adminitrator to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure the smooth delivery of library services. This leadership role is ideal for an individual with a passion for public libraries, customer service, inclusivity, intellectual freedom and administration.

Position Summary:

The Library Administrator is responsible for the operation of the library. It is a full-time position (supervising 11 library staff) and reporting to the Library Board. With the overall goal of providing the best possible library service to the community, the Library Administrator works closely with the Library Board, Regional Library and Municipal, Provincial, and Federal Government Agencies, and with concerned individuals and organizations. The Library Administrator may delegate responsibility and authority to library employees; however, final accountability to the Library Board for delegated tasks will reside with the Library Administrator.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Advises and assists the Library Board in developing objectives, policies, programs of library service and plan of service.
2. Manages and supervises staff through the appropriate management policies and plans. Organizes, evaluates, hires and supervises the day-to-day operation of the library in accordance with the policies and programs of library service.
3. Serves as a representative of the Library Board and the library.
4. Functions as treasurer of the Library Board and, in cooperation with other authorized persons, secures income, issues expenditures and maintains records of the Board’s financial business and supplies financial information upon request.
5. Responsible for daily accounting, preparing for financial statements and assigning auditors as necessary.
6. Prepares reports, grant applications and assignments as directed by the Board.
7. Prepares an agenda and supporting documentation for Board meetings.
8. Responsible for drafting and working with the board in developing the budget and maintaining the budget and is accountable for cash on hand.
9. Maintains liaisons between the library, Friends of the Library and the public to ensure that community needs are met.
10. Building and maintaining positive relations with the Town of Blackfalds staff and community organizations.
11. Develops and maintains the collection of books, library materials, and equipment in accordance with policies of the Library Board.
12. Plans and implements public relations programs.
13. Oversee Acquisitions: processes orders, check for duplication, calculate and maintain accounting records for committed and outstanding orders, receive and process material and verify orders, and keeps collection statistics.
14. Train and assist staff for the performance of their assigned duties and schedules.
15. Work with the Programmers in recruiting and training of junior volunteers.
16. Shelf-read sections of the library and search for missing items
17. Performs other related duties.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of public library philosophies, principles, roles, values & procedures.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Ability to deal with a varied public.
• Ability to compile and present reports.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism
• Able to exercise initiative and independent judgement, set priorities, resolve problems, and deal effectively with competing deadlines.
• Has excellent organizational, interpersonal, diplomatic and human resource management skills.
• Skill in developing work schedules and work assignments.
• Knowledge of the budgeting process and accounting.
• Knowledge of statutes and regulations that relate to the position.
• Must be Proficient in current technology.
• Has valid driver’s license and own transportation.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an accredited program with a minimum of 3 - 5 years of Management Experience in a Public Library
• Have strong communication skills – both verbal & written
• Bondable

Compensation

• $72,238.40 – 76,627.20 (based on experience)
• 6-month probationary period
• Benefits & Pension offered after completion of probationary period
• No relocation expenses