Description: An employee in this class plans, organizes, and directs the library. Work includes establishing goals for program planning and budget preparation, managing personnel and capital facilities, collection development, and establishing administrative policies and procedures for library operations in accordance with Town policies and state requirements. Work requires significant scope in management of resources, physical facilities, and staff and requires significant marketing and public awareness to produce effectiveness. Work is performed independently under the guidance of an advisory board and the supervision of the Town Manager. Work is evaluated through conferences, analysis of program accomplishment and community services, and acceptance of the public.
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited professional library school with a master’s degree in library science and considerable professional experience in library work including some supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The candidate mush have eligibility for certification by the North Carolina Public Librarian Certification Commission.
Salary: $59,396 - $89,094