Director

Director at Riverside County Law Library Director at Riverside County Law Library in Riverside, California Posted in 2 days ago.

Job Description:

The Riverside County Board of Law Library Trustees seeks a strategic-thinking, value-driven, accessible, and communicative Director to advance and build upon the library's vital role as the legal information services hub for its 2.4 million county residents. This is a highly responsible position involving planning, coordinating, directing and evaluating a broad range of public library functions, working in accordance with policies of the Board of Law Library Trustees and the California Business & Professions Code Sec. 6300-6365. The position reports to, and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees. Examples of duties include, but not limited to: Working with the Board of Trustees and staff to plan and develop law library collections, services and programs to meet the informational and educational needs of Riverside County. Drafting and recommending policies to the Board in keeping with the Library's mission statement and plans for implementation of public law library short- and long-term goals and objectives. Preparing the annual budget and report for consideration by the Board of Trustees and administering the budget as approved by the Board. Approving and controlling expenditure of all funds within the constraints of an approved budget. Overseeing investment and placement of library funds and the collection and accounting of fees and charges. Preparing and distributing monthly financial and activity reports for Trustee meetings. Planning and directing the development, repair and maintenance of all library buildings, property, systems, print and electronic research materials. Interviewing, hiring and evaluating professional and paraprofessional employees; reviewing staffing positions and schedules. Administering personnel regulations and collective bargaining agreements for employees. Conducting staff meetings, encouraging continuing education and professional growth of all employees, and maintaining a harmonious team environment. Maintaining active involvement in job related professional associations. Performing related work as required. K nowledge,

Skills and Abilities:

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills (oral and written), as well as good organizational and administrative skills. In addition, She/he must have: Knowledge of library principles, practice materials and technology in the field of library management and administration. Knowledge of California library and human resources law. Ability to meet, communicate, and work effectively with staff, Trustees, government and court representatives, professional and community organizations, as well as the public in planning for library development and support. Analyze complex professional, technical and administrative problems to develop appropriate solutions.

Management Style and Personal Traits:

The selected candidate should be comfortable operating independently and dealing with diverse personalities on the Board of Trustees. This person will be fiscally conservative, detail oriented, appreciate protocol, have a customer service orientation, and not be a micro-manager. In addition, the Board of Trustees seeks someone who is a proactive leader, politically aware, has a professional presence, and is honest and straightforward. The new Library Director should also be a people person, outgoing, a quick learner and discreet. Ideally, the Director will be an active member of the community and will interact with various community agencies and participate in appropriate local events. recblid hd8h7loexxf2uj5v67pfzxlanq4nqe Master's Degree