Duties of the Library Director

Library Director

The Director shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the Library District and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.

The primary responsibility of the Director is to develop all aspects of the Library to best meet the needs of community. Overall responsibilities include: compliance with federal, state, and local laws which affect library operations; execution of policies adopted and promulgated by the Board of Trustees; development of short and long-range plans relative to all areas of the system and full responsibility for day to day operations of the organization. The position shall be responsible for the execution of the orders and policies adopted and promulgated by the Board as well as performing such other duties as the Board, by resolution, may direct from time to time. The Director shall have complete authority to hire employees for all positions authorized by the Board in the District budget.

The Director shall make an annual report to the Board stating the status of the Library and its services within sixty (60) days of the conclusion of the previous fiscal year. As a public record, the report shall be submitted to the Randolph and Monroe County Commissioners and to the Missouri State Library.

Duties shall include but are not limited to

• Execute the orders and policies issued by the Library Board and those required by law

• Direct, supervise, and coordinate day to day management of the library system

• Provide guidance in the areas of development, finance, facilities, information technology, marketing, personnel, and library services

• Develop goals and objectives with the Library Board

• Act as a technical advisor for the board

• Continually review total library services in relation to community changes, trends, interests and needs.

• Resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine issues and difficult situations.

• Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with City and County officials, the school districts, and other community organizations.

• Form effective relationships with the Friends of the Library for the purpose of fundraising.

• Stay informed of developments within the library sphere.

• Provide new trustees with an orientation to the library, including a review of policies, services, physical facilities, finances, and appropriate administrative concerns

• Develop strategic plan with goals and objectives for improvement of library services

• Work to actively engage with other libraries, governmental agencies, non-profit agencies and the private sector in an attempt to offer the highest caliber of service to the community

• Participate in professional and community organizations

• Carry out duties in accordance with District’s Code of Ethics

• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Library Board, State Statute, or by the nature of the position

Nepotism

No person shall be employed by the Board of Trustees or Director who is related with the third degree by blood or marriage to any Trustee of the Board.

Conflict of Interest

The Board of Trustees shall adopt and annually review a Conflict of Interest Policy. The purpose of the policy shall be to protect the Library District’s interest when it contemplates entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of a member of the Board or Director or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. The current Conflict of Interest Policy can be found in Appendix T within the policy manual.

Posted online September 7, 2021