Library Director


The Yeadon Public Library located in Delaware County, PA is seeking a Managing Library Director. This individual will be responsible directing all functions of a public library, including:

· Supervising, hiring, and managing library staff and volunteers
· Preparing reports for the Library Board, Borough, County Library System and the State
· Attending County and State Library System meetings, as well as workshops and conferences
· Serving as library spokesperson, supervising public relations, marketing activities, and community programming
· Keeping abreast of industry related information
· Coordinates collection development through timely materials selection, regular weeding
· Supervising maintenance of building
· Answering all patrons' major reference questions unanswered by desk staff and resolving all patron complaints
· Performing other duties as designated by the Board

Qualifications:

· Certification as a PA professional or provisional librarian required
· Two years successful supervisory experience as administrator or public library director demonstrating effective and cooperative work with staff/personnel
· Demonstrative positive support/service serving the public
· Good oral and written communication skills
· Computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets, & QuickBooks a plus
· Ability to lift 25 pounds, transport book carts and shelve books in high and low areas

Preferred Qualifications:

· Successful grant writing and fund raising skills
· Coordination of a library building project

Salary is commensurate on experience. This position is full time, 40 hours per week, including time off and benefits.

Please send your resume to:
Yeadon Public Library
Attn: Director Search/Acquanetta Covington
809 Longacre Blvd.
Yeadon, PA 19050

Email the Yeadon Library

Or fax it to 610-394-9374