Library Director

Library Director Job Description

Position Title: Library Director
Reports to: Library Board of Trustees
Status: Full-Time

Exclusions: Director MUST be a resident of Darke County or willing to relocate

Position Overview

In partnership with the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for the executive administration of the Greenville Public Library. The position oversees all aspects of management, including personnel, budgeting, facilities, technology, and community relations. The Library Director is responsible for guiding strategic vision for the library, including assisting the board with long-range planning and policy development. The Director ensures the delivery of high-quality library services to the community and promotes the library as a vital civic institution. The Board of Trustees is searching for an inspired candidate with a vision and plan to carry the library into the future.

About the Library & Community

Greenville Public Library was initially opened in its current location in 1903 as the Carnegie Public Library. In 1980, the library, along with neighboring Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall, was added to the National Historic Register of Historic Places. Over the last century, the library has expanded and evolved and now includes dedicated children’s and young adult’s rooms, genealogy department, seed library, and community meeting room which hosts many programs throughout the year. In addition to funding from the state of Ohio, a permanent one mill levy, passed by the community in 2016, supports the library operations and preserves its functions for the future. With a dedicated staff of 15 employees and an annual budget of approximately $1.3 million, the library serves the community of Greenville, Ohio, the county seat of Darke County. The birthplace of the pioneering Annie Oakley, the location for the initial meeting of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, Darke County was once the bleeding edge of the frontier and has a proud history of trailblazers.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership and Administration: Supervise and support library staff and volunteers, fostering a positive, inclusive, and service-oriented work culture. Recommend policy updates and strategic initiatives to the Library Board and oversee their implementation.
• Fiscal Management: Prepare and administer the annual operating budget in consultation with the Board of Trustees. Manage expenditures, monitor revenues, and pursue grants, partnerships, and other funding opportunities to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Community Engagement: Serve as the public representative of the library, strengthening relationships with local government, civic organizations, schools, and businesses. Promote library programs and resources through effective outreach and communication strategies.
• Programs and Services: Oversee development of high-quality, inclusive library programs for all ages. Direct collection management, digital resources, and technology initiatives to ensure services reflect current trends and community interests.

• Facilities and Technology: Manage the upkeep and improvement of library buildings, grounds, and equipment. Ensure technology systems support efficient operations and quality public access.
• Board Relations: Collaborate closely with the Library Board by providing regular reports on library operations, finances, and strategic initiatives. Attend Board meetings and offer professional recommendations to assist with planning and policy decisions.

Qualifications

The Library Director must be a resident of Darke County or willing to relocate. A bachelor’s degree is required, an MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program is preferred. Candidates should have at least five to seven years of progressively responsible library experience, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Desired qualifications include:

• Demonstrated leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of public library operations, budgeting, and personnel management.
• Ability to engage the community and advocate for the library’s mission.
• Excellent written, oral, and digital communication abilities.
• Proficiency with library technology systems, digital platforms, and data-informed decision-making.

Working Conditions and Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position that may require occasional evening or weekend hours and limited travel for meetings or professional development. Work is primarily performed in a library or office setting, with occasional physical activity such as lifting or moving library materials.

Benefits include:

• Salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 commensurate with experience and education
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Employer contributions to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
• Medical insurance
• Vacation, sick, and holiday paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a résumé, cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and three professional references to board.president@greenville-publiclibrary.org.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Successful completion of a background check, including employment & education verification and criminal history review is required. The Greenville Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.