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William K. Kohrs Memorial Library Director Job Description

2010-12-09T14:25:00.000-08:00

This position is now closed. Thank you for your interest.

Position: Library Director – Kohrs Memorial Library

Department: Library

Accountable to: Library Board of Trustees

Summary of Work

This position supervises and administers the delivery of library services to the public and the community, supervises staff and volunteers, prepares budgets and schedules. In addition, this position is responsible for all facilities, equipment and materials.

Job Characteristics

Nature of Work

This position involves complex administrative, supervisory and professional duties requiring adherence to professional standards of accuracy, confidentiality, integrity and tact. Periodic travel is required.

Personal Contacts

Continual contact with the staff, volunteers, and public. Routine contact with the Board, other department heads, and other librarians. Occasional contact with the Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, community organizations, and city and county officials.

Supervision Received

Direction from the Board.

Supervision Exercised

Direct supervision of departmental employees and volunteers.

Essential Functions

Position requires ability to plan, implement, and evaluate services, communicate orally and in writing, read written material, calculate mathematical figures, maintain files, train staff and volunteers, automate library functions, and operate library machines and equipment.

Areas of Job Accountability and Performance

Specific Duties

Develops clear and visionary objectives for accomplishment of evolving library services for the community; prepares and administers the library budgets; keeps informed of new developments in service and information use and applies it to the community; prepares grants for additional funding for special projects; manages and updates automation of the library; selects library materials; selects Library Foundation Memorials as directed; submits vouchers and claims to appropriate funding sources, oversees building and equipment maintenance, including emergency situations.

Serves on appropriate committees to represent library services and needs; prepares reports and statistics as required by the State Library and local government; participates in city government as department head; represents Public Library at all levels of government.

Supervises and trains staff and volunteers; evaluates staff on an annual basis; provides continuing education opportunities for staff, employs and discharges staff as set forth in the union contract; schedules staff, promotes the volunteer program.

Serves as secretary to the Library Board of Trustees; reports to the Library Board of Trustees, to include but not limited to:

· recommendations and implementation of policies

· library issues

· problems and concerns

· condition of the Library facilities and equipment.

Provides public relations for the library, including speaking to community groups; determines needs and interests of community for programs and book selection; and provides programs and services for community members.

Acts as liaison between the Library Foundation and the Library Board of Trustees; acts as liaison between the Friends of the Library and the Library Board of Trustees.

Prepares and administers the William K. Kohrs Memorial Library plan of service and budget. provides consultation, assistance and continuing education opportunities to individuals and organizations; attends Broad Valleys Federation meetings and State Library meetings as needed; provides public relations for the library; and represents the library at all levels of government.

General Duties

Routine librarian duties; assists patrons with their requests; accepts interlibrary loan requests; processes, prepares and repairs books and other materials; maintains a pleasant decor in the library.

Complies with all city and library policies; adheres to confidentiality; uses proper phone etiquette, courtesy, and appropriate interpersonal communications skills on a routine basis; performs other related duties as requested.

Job Requirements

Knowledge

This position requires a thorough knowledge of library practices; programs, procedures and techniques; a working knowledge of the laws, regulations, city policies and library policies pertaining to services, the principles and techniques of budget preparation, personnel management and computer literacy; and a knowledge of building maintenance.

Skills

This position requires the use of library equipment, building maintenance equipment, computers and automation equipment. This individual must be able to drive.

Abilities

This position requires the ability to work well with people; to plan, direct, and regulate library services; to demonstrate initiative; to solve problems; to maintain confidentiality; to stay abreast on new legislation and/or procedures affecting library and services; to prepare accurate reports; to keep the Board informed; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to follow verbal and written instructions; to establish effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, trustees, public and the community.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor's degree in related field or bachelor's degree in unrelated field with library science minor or library science endorsement required.

· Three to five years library work experience required.

· Two years administrative and supervisory experience in a library required.

· Masters of Library Sciences or equivalent preferred.

· Current state certification is required or must be obtained within 3 years of employment.

Other Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license; must have a personal vehicle and vehicle liability insurance; must be able to travel overnight; must be eligible for coverage by the City insurance carrier; must be bondable, if required.

Job Performance Standards

Evaluation of this position will be based primarily upon performance of the preceding requirements and duties. Examples of job performance criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Develops and presents goals and objectives

· Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates library functions

· Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, the public and the community

· Maintains knowledge of accepted practices of library work including ordering, classifying, and technical services

· Studies community needs and actively works to fulfill good public relations and to promote library services

· Keeps Library Board of Trustees informed on all pertinent issues and submits sound recommendations and polices regarding short and long term needs

· Carries out Library Board of Trustees' recommendations and policies

· Schedules appropriate library hours and staff coverage to meet community needs

· Works appropriate hours and schedules to supervise and deliver effective library services

· Prepares, maintains and submits accurate and timely reports and records

· Develops, organizes and supervises programs effectively.

· Shows initiative and resourcefulness

· Shows flexibility and ability to adjust to change

· Delegates appropriate authority to staff and volunteers

· Presents a comprehensive library based on an appropriate mix of library materials.

Salary: $31,200 annually, plus benefits

City of Deer Lodge, MT Job Application

Please send resume and completed City of Deer Lodge job application to:

Sheila Thompson
c/o Kohrs Memorial Library
501 Missouri Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722

For more information, please email:

Sheila Thompson, Chair

Library Board of Trustees

jwtsst@q.com

406-846-2622

William K. Kohrs Memorial Library

501 Missouri Avenue

Deer Lodge, MT

59722

http://kohrslibrary.org/

New! December Debuts

2010-12-07T16:13:00.001-08:00

For Adults

Nonfiction

The Best Recipe: American Classics. By the Editors of Cook’s Illustrated.

Christmastime in Montana. Dave Walter.

Decision Points. George W. Bush.

15,000 Baby Names. Bruce Lansky.

From Emeril’s Kitchens: Favorite Recipes from Emeril’s Restaurants. Emeril Lagasse.

Super Volcano: the Ticking Time Bomb Beneath Yellowstone National Park. Greg Breining.

When the Railroads Electrified. William D. Middleton.

Large Print

The Collected Short Stories of Louis L’Amour, The Frontier Stories Volume One. Louis L’Amour.

Let’s Take the Long Way Home: a Memoir of Friendship. Gail Caldwell.

Love Letters from Ladybug Farm. Donna Ball.

Fiction

The Ape House. Sara Gruen.

Crescent Dawn. Clive Cussler & Dirk Cussler.

Cross Fire. James Patterson.

The Gathering Storm (Zion Diaries #1). Bodie & Brock Thoene.

CD Book

Infidel. Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

Idiots Unplugged: Truth for Those who Care to Listen. Glenn Beck.

Those Christmas Angels: a selection from Angels at Christmas. Debbie Macomber.

UR. Stephen King.

DVD

The Weather.

Jarhead.

My Name Is Bill W.

Sideways.

For Children and Young Adults:

Nonfiction

Planet Earth: What Planet Are You On? Dan Gilpin.

Fiction

The New Girl (Allie Finkle’s Rules for Girls #2). Meg Cabot.

The Ugly Truth (Wimpy Kid #5). Jeff Kinney.

Night of the New Magicians. Mary Pope Osborne.

The Iron King (Iron Fey #1). Julie Kagawa.

Spells and Sleeping Bags. Sarah Mlynowski.

Keys to the Demon Prison (Fablehaven #5). Brandon Mull.

Virals. Kathy Reichs.

CDBook

Curious George Learns the Alphabet. Margaret Rey.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. Bernard Waber.

Mockingjay (Hunger Games #3). Suzanne Collins.

DVD

Baby Van Gogh: Exploring Colors through Art, Music and Video.

Dora the Explorer: Animal Adventures.

Go Diego, Go! : Wolf Pup Rescue.

Hot Potatoes: the Best of the Wiggles.

The Magic School Bus Catches a Wave.

The Magic School Bus: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs.

Butterfly and Moth.

Spirit Bear; Impossible Elephant.

Family Literacy Kits

Digging Up Dinosaurs. Aliki.

The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash. Trinka Hakes Noble.

How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World. Marjorie Priceman.

Awesome Adult Education Classes, Autumn 2010

2010-10-14T11:47:00.000-07:00

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Mike McNamee, Instructor; $26; 6.5 hours, Saturday October 16, 9am to 1 pm; Lost Creek State Park (carpooling available) and Wednesday October 20, 6:30-9pm; Kohrs Library. Learn more about your digital camera functions to include scenic, portrait, close-ups, shutter speeds and depth of field adjustments. Bring a tripod and polarizing filter if you have one and your camera’s manual. Alternate location will be determined if weather is bad. Limit 15

WRITING DIALOG AND DESCRIPTION Lenore McKelvey Puhek, Instructor; $24; 6 hours, Saturday October 23, 9am to 4 pm with a lunch break; Kohrs Library. Information presented on how to make your work come alive with expressive dialog and identifiable scene description.

BEGINNING BRIDGE Georgia Briggeman, Instructor; $36; 12 hours, Wednesdays beginning October 27, 1-3 pm; Kohrs Library; Class will introduce the fundamentals of the game in a relaxed environment. Taught by recognized local expert. Students must bring their own deck of cards. Limit 12.

HEALTHY ASIAN FOOD AT HOME Elvie Wells, Instructor; $18 plus $14 supply cost; 6 hours, Thursdays beginning October 28, 6-8 pm; 222 N Main St. Learn how to prepare and cook Asian food at home. Egg rolls, spring rolls, fried rice and stir fry vegetables with rice noodles. Limit 12.

PARENT & TOT SWIM CLASS Becky White, Instructor; $12; 4 hours, Fridays beginning October 29, 5-6 pm; CPC Pool. Parents with an infant to 3 year old will learn basic water skills. Both parents welcome. No extra children, please. MUST pre-pay at the library—no registrations taken at the pool. Limit 6.

WRITING, PUBLISHING & PROMOTING A NOVEL Warner Bair II PC, Instructor; $9; 3 hours, Saturday, November 6, 9 am-noon; Kohrs Library. One author’s perspective on writing, publishing & promoting a novel. Also, a brief summary about copyright law and how it applies to an author.

CASH! WHERE DOES IT GO? Mike Blakeley, Instructor; $6; 2 hours, Thursday, November 4, 6-8 pm; Kohrs Library. Wonder where your cash goes every month? Are you having trouble making the ends meet every month with your finances or you need help with budgeting? Learn the basics of cash flow and where your cash go every month.

DEBT PAYOFF Mike Blakeley, Instructor; $6; 2 hours, Thursday, November 11, 6-8 pm; Kohrs Library; Are you struggling with growing debt and looking for a way out and don’t want to file bankruptcy? Learn approaches to debt payoff and how to get your finances back on track.

CPR AND BASIC FIRST AID Paul Chapman, Instructor; $9 (additional $15 for Red Cross certification card); Monday, November 15, 6-9 pm; Powell County Community Center. Learn the basics of CPR and the skills needed to perform one person CPR using mannequins. First Aid class will include splinting, bleeding and how to deal with emergencies. Limit 10.

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Adult Education is a program for the enrichment and enjoyment of adults in this and surrounding communities. Class sizes are limited. Pre‑registration for these classes is required at the Kohrs Memorial Library. Class will be canceled if minimum pre-registration is not received. Scholarships are available for those in need of assistance. Contact the Library for more information and to register at 846-2622 or 1-888-872-2622.

New Items Galore!

2010-08-06T11:46:00.000-07:00

The library has added some great new titles to the collection this summer! Staff member Tina Saville compiles lists of what's new so patrons can keep an eye out for what they like. Here's a sampling:

How To Be a Ghost Hunter by Richard Southall (NF 133.107 Sou)

How It Looks Going Back: Growing Up in the Montana Woods by Doris Knowles Pulis (B Pul)

Merry Wives of Maggody by Joan Hess (Mys Hess)

The Wolverine Way by Douglas H. Chadwick (599.76 Cha)

Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich (Mys Eva)

Glacier Park's Night of the Grizzlies (DVD 599.78 Gla)

Sibley's Birding Basics by David Allen Sibley (598.07 Sib)

The Inn at Angel Island (Angel Island #1) by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer (Large Type Fic Kin)

Work Song by Ivan Doig (Fic Doi)

The Last Comanche Chief: The Life and Times of Quanah Parker by Bill Neeley

Summer Reading Programs

2010-06-03T14:37:00.000-07:00

MAKE A SPLASH @ THE LIBRARY !

For Ages 5-14
Preschoolers welcome with caregivers.

An Ocean of Fun: Science with Lee Silliman
Wednesday, June 23, 1:30

The Force of Water: Deer Lodge Fire Dept.
Wednesday, June 30, 1:30

Testing the Waters: Jodi Pauley, Co. Extension
Wednesday, July 7, 1:30

Stream Exploration: Julie Croglio, G-K Ranch
*Meet at G-K Visitors’ Ctr., Wed., July 14, 1:00*
Wear shoes for creek activities!

The Art of Water(color): Deer Lodge Art Club
Wednesday, July 21, 1:30

Splish Splash! Water Games: A Mystery Crew
*Swimsuits suggested-Wednesday, July 28, 1:30*

For information, contact the library:
501 Missouri Ave., Deer Lodge, MT 59722
846-2622, 1-888-872-2622
501 Missour Ave., Deer Lodge, MT 59722
http://www.kohrslibrary.org/

(Art courtesy of Microsoft.com)

New Website for Kohrs Library

2009-12-28T18:36:00.000-08:00

Kohrs library patrons have a great new way to access the library's resources!

Welcome to the Kohrs Memorial Library Blog!

2009-12-15T08:56:00.000-08:00

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