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Youth Services Director
Position Definition
Under the direction of the Assistant Library Director, the Youth Services Director oversees the planning, budgeting, and management of all youth programs and collections, fostering a welcoming environment that inspires a lifelong love of reading and learning.
General Duties
- Trains and supervises staff and volunteers assigned to the Youth Services Department; makes job assignments and verifies that assignments are carried out properly.
- Schedules Youth Services staff and volunteers.
- Evaluates the work performance of Youth Services staff and volunteers.
- Assists the Assistant Library Director in budgeting for the collections, services, and programs of the Youth Services Department.
- Prepares purchase order requisitions for materials, equipment, and other proposed purchases.
- Assists in the selection of materials for acquisition and withdrawal from the children’s and young adult collections; supervises the organization, maintenance, preservation, withdrawal, and disposal of materials.
- Provides reference and reader’s advisory guidance to children, students, parents, and teachers.
- Assists patrons in using the online catalog and other electronic tools and resources; assists and instructs patrons in using library services, equipment, and facilities.
- Ensures that story hours and other programs for youth are encouraging reading and helping to create lifelong library users; provides library service to the Big Walnut Local School District and community through programs such as class visits, summer reading events, etc.
- Creates bibliographies, user guides, promotional materials, and publicity spotlighting children’s and young adult collections, services, and programs.
- Creates displays to enhance the library experience and to promote use of library resources.
- Maintains knowledge of the automated circulation and technical services systems and assists with circulation and technical services tasks, as needed.
- Prepares regular narrative and statistical reports for administrative purposes.
- Conducts library tours for children, parents, and interested adults.
- Interprets library policies and procedures to the public in a customer-friendly manner.
Additional Duties
- Performs routine library services.
- Attends staff meetings and may participate in community and professional library organizations.
- Assumes responsibility for library in absence of the Library Director/Fiscal Officer and Assistant Director.
- Performs additional duties as assigned including serving on task forces, committees, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Library Science OR any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to understand and interpret library policies, procedures, and rules.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to organize work for efficient use of time.
- Ability to work effectively with library staff and patrons.
- Ability to relate in a friendly and open manner with youth and parents.
- Ability to relate and interact with school and cultural organizations.
- A working knowledge of children’s and young adult literature; library reference methods and procedures; and school reading programs.
- Ability to initiate, organize, and follow through on programs, services, and projects.
- Ability to effectively present ideas, provide instruction, and to perform story times and other presentations.
- Artistic skills used in creating posters, displays, etc.
- Experience in collection development and programming for children.
- Driver’s license and personal vehicle.
Physical Demands
- Ability to push and pull library book trucks weighing 100-300 lbs.
- Carry up to 15 lbs. of books across the library.
- Stand for a long time in one area.
- Bend and stretch to reach high and low shelves.
Supervisory Responsibility
- Receives general supervision from the Assistant Director.
- Supervises all staff and volunteers assigned to the Youth Services Department, including library pages.
- Supervises staff and volunteers in absence of Library Director/Fiscal Officer and Assistant Director.
Additional Information
- Ability to work occasional evenings and one weekend monthly.
- Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance.
Salary Range
Target salary range for this position is around $48,000 to $54,000, commensurate with experience and educational background.
Please submit resumes to Chauncey Montgomery. They can be mailed to the Community Library, 44 Burrer Drive, Sunbury, OH 43074, or emailed to director@yourcl.org.
Resumes received by May 18 will receive first consideration.
Operations Manager
Position Definition
The Operations Manager manages the operational infrastructure of the library, including the oversight of facility maintenance and information technology systems. This role oversees the library’s physical and digital assets to ensure a safe, efficient, and technologically advanced environment for staff and patrons. The Operations Manager coordinates the lifecycle of library infrastructure from procurement and installation through maintenance and decommissioning.
General Duties
- Oversee the cleaning, maintenance, and security of the physical library building.
- Assists the Library Director/Fiscal Officer with developing the facility and IT budget.
- Assist with library-wide emergency preparedness and available during all building-related emergencies.
- Manage all service contracts and vendor relationships (utilities, HVAC, janitorial, and specialized library tech vendors).
- Lead the procurement process (RFPs) for major equipment, technology, or facility upgrades.
- Manage the library’s hardware (servers, workstations, kiosks) and network connectivity.
- Coordinate with IT vendors to ensure cybersecurity and system backups.
- Supervises the receiving and installation of technical equipment and facility supplies throughout the consortium.
- Develops and maintains workflows for facility maintenance schedules and IT support protocols.
- Oversees shipping and receiving of physical assets and supplies, ensuring order accuracy and the timely distribution of materials to the correct departments.
Additional Duties
- Evaluates and implements new technologies related to building automation and enterprise IT solutions.
- Represents the library in vendor negotiations, municipal meetings, and professional business management organizations.
- Leads training for staff on facility safety procedures and new IT systems.
- Performs light building maintenance as needed.
- Performs routine library services.
- Represents the library in the consortium, as well as professional library organizations.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of facilities management, IT infrastructure standards, and public sector financial practices.
- Experience managing vendor contracts and facility maintenance (e.g., HVAC, janitorial, or security systems).
- Strong leadership, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to interpret complex technical specifications and translate them into operational procedures.
- Ability to foster a collaborative environment with vendors, staff, and stakeholders.
- Respond to facility/system emergencies as needed.
Physical Demands
- Ability to push and pull library book trucks weighing 100-300 lbs.
- Carry up to 15 lbs. of books across the library.
- Stand for a long time in one area.
- Bend and stretch to reach high and low shelves.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Receives general supervision from the Library Director/Fiscal Officer.
Additional Information
- The Operations Manager is a full-time position.
- Ability to work one evening weekly and one weekend monthly; must remain available on-call for emergency response.
- Eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance.
Salary Range
Target salary range for this position is around $43,000 to $48,000, commensurate with experience and educational background.
Please submit resumes to Chauncey Montgomery. They can be mailed to the Community Library, 44 Burrer Drive, Sunbury, OH 43074, or emailed to director@yourcl.org.
Resumes received by April 24 will receive first consideration.