Chief Executive Officer/ Chief Librarian
Job description:
The CEO/Chief Librarian is responsible for providing circulation, reference, and adult services system-wide, as well as manages the Murillo and Rosslyn Branches.
Essential responsibilities:
- Lead a team in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
- Implement service delivery as directed by the Library Board
- Supervise and provide effective operations of public services
- Recommend, develop and implement new solutions for the delivery of library services using project management skills
- Prepare publicity, displays and maintain social media for library services and programs
- Support collaborative partnerships with professional and government agencies
- Provide direction with regard to collections, including budgeting, development, maintenance and rotation of collections
- Prepare reports for the Library Board, and grant and funding proposals as required
- Seek fund-raising opportunities
- Recommend the allocation of resources to ensure the efficient and effective operation for service areas
- Liaises with internal and external stakeholders in promoting the benefits and value of public library service
- Represent the library in the community through the promotion of outreach and library services, participate on committees as required
- Promote a welcoming and inviting library environment
- Actively support a culture of safety for staff and patrons
- Support and connect vulnerable people (including seniors, children) and people with complex needs to library resources and services
- Promote the Library by responding to public input
- Attend all Library Board meetings as a resource to present and provide information concerning the Library
- Establish an effective team work environment
Essential qualifications:
- Experience with public library operations
- Knowledge of public library standards, service delivery and best practices
- Knowledge of library circulation, information services, and programming
- Experience with operating budget
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience with library databases and integrated library systems
Work environment/hours of work:
- This position works weekday hours, occasional evening and weekend hours, and on call after hours and on weekends
Driver’s license/vehicle requirements:
Because this position is required to travel between work locations, a valid Province of Ontario driver’s license with a reliable motor vehicle is necessary
Background Check:
Successful candidates are required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: Police Criminal Record Check, education/certification, and employment reference check.
Essential physical and/or safety requirements:
- Sitting: constant sitting in a chair
- Hands: constant fine finger dexterity (movement) and mousing
- Lifting: transferring library collection items between branches, working with boxes of donated items