Assistant Library Director

In the absence of the Director, shall be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the library and supervision of the staff in accordance with the Job Description for the Eldora Public Library Assistant Director.

Job Title: Part-time Assistant Library Director

General Description:

Process and maintains the library collection and assists groups and individuals in locating and obtaining materials. Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services. Educates and assists library users in the use of library resources. Issues and receives materials for circulation and use in library. Assists with programming and oversees Youth Service Librarian.

Reporting Relationship(s):

Reports to: Library Director

 

Characteristic Duties:

  • Maintains a working knowledge of library management through continuing education and shared office duties.
  • Shares in the duties of the Library Director as directed.
  • Manages the circulation desk including overdue and lost materials.
  • Organizes and preforms duties connected with special library projects and programming at the requestion of the Library Director.
  • Operates the Interlibrary Loan System. 
  • Plans and organizes the summer reading program.
  • Performs the functions of the Library Director in the absence of the Director.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to work all hours of library operations, including evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
  • Experience in Management.
  • Ability to perform quality customer service for library patrons of all ages.
  • Experience with computer systems (word processing, database, spreadsheets, internet).
  • Ability to use a computer, copy machine, and other office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a library setting.
  • Familiarity with books and other library resources.
  • Meets Iowa Librarian standards.

Work Environment and Physical Characteristics

  • Regular physical activity including bending, reaching, and prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
  • Regular lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

In the absence of the Director, shall be responsible for carrying out all of the other duties of the Director that may be necessary in the Directors absence.

 

 

Please send resume and letter of interest to jgrothoff@eldoraiowa.com or mail to Eldora Public Library

1202 10th St Eldora, IA 50627