Job Description:

• 1) Plans and administers program of library services: Submits recommendations on library policies and services to governing body, such as board of directors or board of trustees, and implements policy decisions.

• 2) Analyzes, selects, and executes recommendations of personnel, such as department chiefs or branch supervisors.

• 3) Coordinates activities of branch or departmental libraries.

• 4) Analyzes and coordinates departmental budget estimates and controls expenditures to administer approved budget.

• 5) Reviews and evaluates orders for books and audiovisual materials.

• 6) Examines trade publications and materials, interviews publishers' representatives, and consults with others to select materials.

• 7) Administers personnel regulations, interviews and appoints job applicants, rates staff performance, and promotes and discharges employees.

• 8) Plans and conducts staff meetings and participates in community and professional meetings to discuss and act on library problems.

• 9) Delivers book reviews and lectures to publicize library activities and services.

• 10) Provides library public relations services.

• 11) May examine and select materials to be discarded, repaired, or replaced.

• 12) May be designated according to governmental subdivision served as City-Library Director; County-Library Director.