Folcroft Public Library Seeks New Director

The Folcroft Public Library is seeking a new Director.

General Description:
This is an administrative and professional position which entails directing the operation for Folcroft Public Library within the framework established by the library’s By-Laws and Library Board of Trustees. Duties are performed with a high degree of independent judgment and initiative. The position is part-time, 25 – 30 hours per week with a payment of $25 dollars an hour.

• Requirements:
  Must meet or exceed the Pennsylvania State’s educational certification criteria

• Serving as library spokesperson for public relations and marketing activities with the ability of identifying the needs of a culturally diverse population which creates a welcoming environment for all patrons, employees and community partners

• Attend County Library System meetings, trainings, and appropriate workshops along with conferences including bi-monthly director’s meetings

• Attend Library Board of Trustees meetings and providing a director’s report, and attend borough meetings quarterly and provide a report

• Complete various reports for the Board of Trustees, Borough Council, State Library, and Delaware County Libraries

• Hold staff meetings and recommend services and policies to the Library Trustee Board

• Managing/Training library staff and volunteers, responsible for overall routines of the library, scheduling staff work hours, submitting payroll, hiring and firing personnel

• Manage all day-to-day financial operations of the library including purchase orders, monthly revenue statements, monthly bill coding and petty cash reports. Experience with bookkeeping is preferred.

• Operate the library within the budget restraints; seeks, develops and administers external funding sources to support the expansion of library services. Grant writing experience preferred.

• Responsible for the selection and deselection of all library materials, cataloging, circulation, and interlibrary loan librarian functions.

• Develops and manages the selection of all library collection through materials selection, acquisitions, cataloging, weeding and reviewing professional journals along with book review sources

• Supervising maintenance of library building and grounds

• Responsible for planning, organizing and co-coordinating all library activities

• Keep abreast of industry related information, knowledgeable of key trends in library science, including the ability to evaluate emerging technologies

• Technology skills, organizational, interpersonal skills and strong problem solving ability, demonstrative good oral and written communication skills

• Answering/Resolving all library related reference questions and complaints

• Promote the library and its events (i.e., press releases, social media, etc.)

• Coordinate and support library events such as book clubs, classes, etc.

• Work with and provide support to the Fundraising Committee

• Ensure the safety and health of patrons and staff.

• Performing other duties as designated by the Library Trustee Board

Qualifications:

• Library Assistant Certification (9 credit hours of library science courses) plus completion of at least 27 college credits hours preferred.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills as well as problem-solving and pays close attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively with staff and the public.

• Ability to perform budgeting and other basic fiscal duties.

Requirements:

• Pennsylvania Criminal, Child Abuse, and FBI background checks required.

• Completed Mandated Reporter Training.

To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter to the Library Board President, Tynisha Davis, at folcroftpubliclibrary@gmail.com