25 - Library Director Appointment

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13. Analyzes future personnel staffing needs and develops short and long-term plans to meet those needs. 14. Selects, promotes, motivates, evaluates, trains and disciplines department personnel consistent with applicable laws and the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures. 15. Advises City Manager and department heads on Library issues and solutions to address issues. 16. Member of and attends conferences and workshops of the Texas Library Association and the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. 17. Coordinates additional and other assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and administrative support to the City Manager. 18. Maintains a regular and predictable work schedule. 19. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and/or Experience —A minimum of a master's degree in library or information science from an American Library Association accredited college. Must have a minimum of six (6) years of municipal public library experience and three (3) years of supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Computer Skills — Microsoft Internet Explorer and other internet-based search engines; Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word processing software; Microsoft Powerpoint; and Laserfiche document storage and retrieval software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Valid driver's license Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of principles and practices of public library administration; • Knowledge of public library policies, procedures, and standards of service; • Knowledge of American Library Association principals, Texas State Library and Archives Commission rules and requirements, and state law concerning public libraries; • Knowledge of new and modern Library services, programming and technology; • Ability to set and implement long term planning goals; • Knowledge of contract procurement, administration and oversight; • Knowledge of grant writing and administration; • Ability to lead, direct, delegate and distribute personnel; • Knowledge of employment practices, including recruitment, selection, and evaluation of staff;