Library Director

Taylor Community Library is seeking a uniquely qualified Library Director to create vision, provide direction, and promote library services for the community. The Taylor Community Library is a city library with a millage exclusively dedicated to public library services. The library is governed by a five-member Library Board and an annual budget of $1.2 Million. The director will be responsible for providing service to 63,000 residents and over 130,00 items in collection.
The ideal candidate is a results-oriented individual who achieves those results in a team atmosphere. This candidate has the capacity to maintain positive and proactive communication with the community, the staff, and city leadership.

Essential Duties and Tasks
The ideal candidate will have:

•  Accountable for the execution of all library activities, events, and services
•  Monitor, evaluate, and train staff to ensure excellent customer service is provided at all times
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and administer performance improvement plans when necessary
•  Ensure all City of Taylor and Library polices are followed by all staff and address where necessary
•  Represent and report on Taylor Community Library at meetings, programs, speaking engagements, and other venues
• Attend Library Board meetings, prepare and submit reports, and keep Board informed of library's progress and problems
•  Provide a report annually of Library services and projects offered to the Library Board and/or City Council
• Administer Library Board policies
• Make policy recommendations to the Library Board
• Work with Library Board President to prepare agendas for board meetings
• Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices for library staff and clientele.
• Develop and execute events, exhibits and presentations to promote library services and resources.
• Ensure collection is developed in accordance with policies.
• Supervise planning and coordination of quarterly library staff recognition events.
• Develop and submit annual and/or monthly reports, with local, state and national agencies.
• Work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and organizations in a diverse community.
• Coordinate purchases through the Purchasing Department
• Work with City of Taylor Marketing Director on the promotion of Library services.
• Promote library events and services to the community through public presentations.
• Administer maintenance of library facilities and equipment. 
• Plan for improvement and maximum utilization of facilities.
• Participate in activities of professional and community organizations.
• Participate in professional meetings, classes, conferences and workshops.
• Read professional materials to update and maintain knowledge and skills.
• Initiate and coordinate grant writing efforts.
• Determine staffing requirements and work with City of Taylor Human Resources Department to hire and train employees.

REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local financial policies, law and regulations
• Skill in planning, developing and implementing departmental procedures and objectives.
• Skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate and work cooperatively with all levels and types of personnel.

Job Related Skills:

• Ability to prioritize his/her workload and meet established deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to maneuver through various software programs simultaneously
• Ability to use search tools, browsers, email, attach files, scan, and fax
• Knowledge of organization and function of municipal government
• General knowledge of financial and legal systems, especially regarding land transfers and transactions, and estates
• Ability to write report information, recommendations, proposals, letters, memos, directives, and other written documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Library Director to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift, handle, and carry library materials, equipment, and supplies at a minimum of 20 pounds constantly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Constantly stand and exert well-paced mobility for period up to one (1) hour in length.
• Bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and squat on a frequent basis to retrieve and shelve library materials.
• See close, distance, peripherally, and have the ability to adjust focus to observe library user and staff behavior.
• Read a diverse amount of printed and computer material.
• Communicate effectively and listen attentively to library users, employees, and management
• Coordination necessary to operate computers and office equipment with push-buttons and/or touch screens.
• Work hours necessary to operate and manage day-to-day business and to accomplish short and long-term goals. Required to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Communication Skills:

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak tactfully and effectively at all times
• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with employees, other agencies, and general public, including local and statewide agencies and organizations serving libraries.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
•  Ability to follow written and verbal communications.
•  Negotiating skills.
•  Exercise independent judgment and maintain confidentiality.
•  Ability to concentrate on a task despite numerous interruptions.
•  Possess strong leadership and motivational skills.

Interpersonal Skills:

• High sense of integrity and ethics
• Punctual, reliable, and dependable
• Trustworthy
• Possess a desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to accept performance feedback
• Goal and deadline oriented
• Ability to adapt to change
• Detail oriented
• Service focused
• Team-oriented 

Reasoning Ability:

• Remain calm in a demanding environment, assisting a diverse blend of people.
• Solve practical problems in a variety of situations 
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form  

General Requirements and/or Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified. Other duties may be assigned by the City Council and/or designee.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSEES REQUIRED

• Library of Michigan Certification Level 1 Permanent Professional Certificate preferred

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited University in Library or Information Science.
• 4+ years experience in as an administrator or department head in a public library.
• 2+ years experience in a library belonging to The Library Network cooperative preferred.
• Experience with CARL.X integrated library system preferred.   

Hours of Employment
Normal hours of employment are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Schedule will be modified by the Mayor’s Office due to department operations as needed.  Attendance at City Council meetings is required.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Annual Salary $72,500 - $82,500 based on experience
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid-time off, participation in a defined contribution plan, life insurance.

HOW TO APPLY:

Internal Candidates

Interested internal candidates should complete the internal candidate application accompanied by their resume and a letter of interest through their Employee Self-Service account in PAYCOM under Job Opportunities or through the internal posting through the City’s website.

External Candidates
Interested external candidates should complete the external candidate application at www.cityoftaylor.com/jobs accompanied by their resume and a letter of interest by end of business on Monday May 26, 2025.  Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted regarding the next steps in the application process.

The City of Taylor is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employee’s or job applicant’s disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.