About This Role
Directing the Camarillo Library, this role involves providing strong leadership, ensuring exceptional customer service, and managing all operations to meet contractual requirements. The Director builds relationships with local officials and community partners, overseeing the library's role as a valuable community resource.
Responsibilities
- Lead with integrity, honesty, and professionalism, promoting the culture, values, and mission of LS&S
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Camarillo Library and ensure contract and operational requirements are met
- Evaluate library operations and key performance indicators to identify concerns, opportunities, and areas for improvement
- Lead, coach, and develop library staff to achieve operational goals and provide excellent customer service and patron experiences
- Manage day-to-day staffing needs while consulting with and keeping the Vice President, Operations informed
- Evaluate employee performance, provide ongoing feedback, and support employee development
- Develop and implement action plans to meet operational and organizational goals
- Stay current on library trends, issues, technology, and community needs that may impact library services and programming
- Plan and execute local, regional, and company initiatives and follow up to ensure accountability and results
- Utilize available tools, resources, and best practices to support effective library operations
- Review financial reports, library usage data, demographics, trends, and other information to identify and address operational needs
- Oversee the selection, acquisition, and processing of library materials in accordance with collection development policies and budget requirements
- Manage and maintain positive relationships with local officials, governing bodies, library boards, and other key stakeholders
- Regularly seek feedback from clients, stakeholders, and patrons to better understand and respond to community needs
- Maintain a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
- Oversee the implementation and consistent application of human resources policies, procedures, and practices
- Understand and administer the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement, while supporting client requirements related to materials available at the library
- Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and the custodianship of patron records
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- MLS/MLIS or equivalent required
- Working knowledge of library programming, budgeting, and financial management
