Library DirectorLibrarian

City of Donna Texas

Job Title: Library Director/Librarian

Department: Library

Reports To: City Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: Depending on Qualifications and Experience

Location: Donna Texas

Position Summary

The Library Director/Librarian manages the daily operations of the Donna Public Library and

provides professional library services. This position oversees staff programs budgeting

policies collections grants reporting and community partnerships. It also assists patrons with

research technology and access to library resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Direct and supervise all library operations and staff.

Develop recommend and implement library policies and procedures.

Coordinate staff schedules training and performance evaluations.

Perform and oversee professional library services including reference assistance

collection development cataloging classification and processing of materials.

Plan and coordinate library programs events and community outreach activities.

Develop public relations efforts to promote the librarys collections services and

programs.

Prepare reports statistics grant applications presentations agendas and require state

filings.

Prepare the proposed annual budget monitor expenditures and present financial

information to local officials.

Address patron questions and concerns professionally and courteously.

Ensure library facilities and equipment remain clean organized safe and properly

maintained.

Maintain an inventory of departmental equipment furniture and supplies.

Protect the confidentiality of patron library and personnel records.

Establish short-term and long-range goals aligned with the librarys mission and

community needs.

Review and evaluate library services and programs annually.

Collaborate with other libraries public officials professionals citizens and community

organizations.

Serve on professional and community committees that support the library and the library

profession.

Ensure compliance with applicable City policies and state library accreditation

requirements.

Qualifications

Masters degree in library Science or Library and information Science (MLS/MLIS)

Minimum of three (3) years of library experience including supervisory

responsibilities.

Thorough knowledge of library management library science principles and current

trends in the field.

Experience with collection development and grant writing is preferred.

Strong leadership organizational and problem-solving skills.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Proficient with integrated library systems (ILS) Microsoft Office and standard office

technology.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable

accommodation.

Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand walk sit bend kneel and occasionally climb a ladder.

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and push loaded book carts.

Ability to work on your feet for extended periods.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit:

Cover letter outlining qualifications and experience.

Current resume.

Three professional references.

Applications may be submitted to:

City of Donna Human Resources Department

307 S. 12th Street

Donna Texas 78537

Email:

Phone:

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

The City of Donna is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin

age disability veteran status or any other status protected by law.