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Library Director 02.2026

Job Description

Date: 02/02/2026

Title: Library Director

Department: Library

Overall Job Objective:

The Library Director manages the day-to-day operations of the library, including collections,

programs, budgets, and staff, serving as the primary public representative for the library. The

Director also works in close cooperation with and has accountability to the Board of Library

Trustees in accordance with 22 V.S.A. 143, serving as its advisor and as an active participant in

policy and budget development, goal setting, planning, and evaluation, in accordance with

policies established by the Town and the Board. The Board delegates to the Director full authority

in such areas as collection development, budget management, and personnel administration,

selection, and supervision.

The Director is responsible for the effective delivery of services to the community, assessing the

communitys needs and interests. The Director is responsible for planning, directing,

coordinating, supervising, and staffing all activities of the department and training its personnel.

The Director is also responsible for its continued and efficient operation, including the

departments relations with the public, local government, and other related agencies. The

Director is accountable for enforcement of rules, policies and regulations within the department,

creating a climate where people want to contribute their best; and is able to motivate, create,

and maintain a friendly knowledgeable team.

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, which may include occasional weekends and evenings as

required or requested.

Wage: FY26 Step 1 \$83,639.54

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Town Manager

Title(s) of Position(s) Direct Supervision Exercised: Circulation Manager, Administrative

Accounts Clerk, Technical Services Librarian, Youth Services Librarian, Outreach

Services/Programming Specialist, Information Services Librarian.

Job Description Library Director February 2026

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks:

1) Provides strategic advice and technical guidance on all department procedural and policy

matters, which includes the following:

a) Supports the departments mission and vision to provide core services and foster

social, cultural, and economic resilience to provide our community with the

opportunity to thrive.

b) Supervises, mentors, and motivates in a team environment, which encourages

constructive feedback and new ways to look at projects, policies, service delivery, etc.

Fosters passionate, positive, and enthusiastic employees by creating a participatory

organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive.

c) Inspires personnel to take ownership, be accountable and pride in what they do and

to be accountable for their work, while embracing change and demonstrating positive

leadership. Helps employees understand their role in meeting Town-wide strategic

goals and vision.

d) Demonstrates collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

e) Develop and update policies and procedures. Working in collaboration with staff and

Trustees.

f) Supports employees by identifying opportunities and removing barriers for

professional development; encourages employees to step outside of their comfort

zone to expand their skills.

g) Provides meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and effectively

addressing employee performance.

h) Collects library data and completes reports, surveys and requests for information.

i) Identifies and pursuing opportunities for grant funding.

j) Models and adheres to professional ethics of librarianship codif ied by state and

national library associations, and Vermont statutes pertaining to public library

service, including patron rights to privacy of library records and free and equitable

access to information and resources.

2) Works in a collaborative manner to oversee and manage programs, team efforts, and the

department, which includes the following:

a) Supervises the preparation of and manages a departmental budget, the procurement

of materials, supplies, and equipment, and the maintenance of the necessary records.

b) Directs the preparation and ensures the communication of instructions, notices,

administrative memoranda, and other forms of communication to the department

personnel.

c) Participates in professional activities to maintain knowledge of the latest

developments in library methods and