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The Sharon Springs Free Library seeks a Director.  We are open 34 hours a week with two (2) support staff, allowing for flexible hours.  Minimum qualifications are an Associates Degree with related experience, along with people and computer skills.  Hourly wage is between $18.00 to $20.00 an hour.  Send cover letter, resume and two references to SHS@MVLS.info with the subject line of Library Director Job Posting.  Resume due by close of business October 11, 2025.

Job Description – Library Director

  1. The Director of the Sharon Springs Free Library is responsible for implementation of the Policies and Procedures established by the Board of Trustees and for the day to day operation of the Library.                                                                             

    Duties

  2. Patron Services
    1. Ensure that all staff provide service with a smile and treat all patrons with equal respect
    2. Assist patrons in locating information
    3. Assist with and process patron requests for materials from other sources
    4. Check books and other materials out/in and shelve gooks and materials accurately
    5. Ensure the Library is neat and orderly
    6. Maintain a quiet, pleasant atmosphere which permits patrons to use the Library facilities without interference 
  3. Administrative Tasks
    1. Library Management
      1. Oversee routine Library daily business
      2. Organize and/or administer adult and youth programs
      3. Oversee maintenance and operation of electronic equipment
      4. Monitor use of all electronic equipment
      5. Manage and monitor use of the Community Room
      6. Interact with other building offices
      7. Determine and communicate emergency closures and/or temporary schedule changes
      8. Respond to local/state/federal requirements in cases of emergencies
    2. Communication/Correspondence
      1. Collect and sort mail
      2. Take action on communication within scope of responsibility
      3. Refer communications to appropriate Board members for action or coordination if necessary
      4. Write weekly Times Journal column
      5. Write monthly Director’s Reports
      6. Prepare news releases as needed
      7. Communicate MVLS/State notices to the Board
      8. Post information regarding hours, programs, etc. (physically and virtually)
      9. Process Overdue Reports
    3. Material and Shelf Management
      1. Order and process all library materials according to Board guidelines and budget allowances
      2. Select and process MVLS Rotating Collections
      3. Supervise processing system circulation bins
      4. Supervise “weeding” of collections
      5. Provide for repair or replacement of books, as needed
    4. Record Keeping
      1. Keep records as needed for monthly/annual reports
      2. Keep records to fulfill any grant requirements
      3. Keep records of daily statistics as needed
      4. Keep time sheets required by Personnel Policy
    5. Filing System
      1. Maintain files necessary to routine operation of the Library
      2. Maintain official Policy and Procedure Manuals
    6. Reports
      1. Prepare New York State Annual Report
      2. Prepare annual report to the Board of Trustees
      3. Prepare monthly director report
      4. Prepare reports as required by NYS for grants, special programs and as requested by the Board of Trustees
    7. Supervision of Personnel
      1. Train and supervise library and cleaning staff
      2. Recruit, train and supervise volunteers as needed
      3. Ensure all employees and volunteers present an appropriate professional appearance when on duty
      4. Evaluate performance of staff

  1. Relationship to the Board of Trustees

  1. Board Meetings
    1. Attend Library Board meetings and provide the Director’s Report
    2. Provide input on matters coming before the Board
    3. Present the Board with suggestions for new policies or changes to existing policies
  2. Committee Membership
    1. Act as a member of the Budget Committee on matters not related to salary
    2. May serve as a committee member on any appropriate committee at the request of the Board
  3. Performance Evaluation – A Performance Evaluation of the Director shall be done in December of each year.