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[External Email] JOB OPENING Library Director Meigs County\Decatur Public Library, Decatur, Tennessee Regular Hours: 40 hours per week. May include evenings and weekends. The Meigs County\Decatur Public Library Board of Trustees seeks an energetic library director to manage and oversee the day to day operations of the Meigs County\Decatur Public Library. The successful applicant will have a 4-year college degree with minimum of two years of previous experience in an automated library environment. The director must be capable of creating a vision for the library and possess the skills necessary to bring that vision into reality. S/He must be detail-oriented, have clear communication skills, be comfortable with technology, have a working knowledge of library management systems, possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office and be willing to learn and teach staff and patrons. Required Qualifications and Experience: * High School diploma or equivalent * Minimum two years of experience in an automated library environment * Clear communication skills * Working knowledge of library management systems * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office * Willingness to learn and to teach * Must be able to lift and carry 35 pounds * Must possess a current driver's license Preferred Qualifications and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree or Master of Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited program or equivalent masters in a library related field. * Two years supervisory experience. Responsibilities: * Become a Certified Public Library Manager (CPLM) within 4 years of employment. * Maintain positive and productive working relationships with the library board & county & city leaders * Maintaining accounts receivable and payable in correspondence with the County Trustee * Oversee daily operations, equipment and maintenance of the library * Perform administrative tasks including supervising employees and volunteers * Place material orders and oversee the processing and maintenance of materials * Prepares a yearly budget under the supervision of the County Finance Director and the Board * Prepares yearly data collection reports * Promotes the services and programs of the library to the public * Purchases office supplies * Apply all rules outlined in the Meigs County employee handbook * Seek grant funding opportunities for library programming and technology needs * Administer policies approved by the board and in compliance with state and federal law. * Complete a minimum of 25 hours of continuing education each year. * Be willing to enroll if needed, in the Tennessee State Library and Archives Public Library Management Institute. * Other duties as required. Benefits Include paid holidays as set by Meigs County's policies. Salary Range: Salary to be determined on qualifications and experience. APPLY: Send a current resume, names and contact information of three references by August 1, 2020 to: Meigs County\Decatur Library Director Position c/o Meigs County\Decatur Public Library 120 East Memorial Drive Decatur, TN 373229 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Nikki Branam-Snyder, Assistant Director Ocoee River Regional Library Office of Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett 718 George St., NW, Athens, TN 37303 Phone (423) 745-5194<tel:(423)%20745-5194> - office; (423) 649-1580<tel:(423)%20649-1580> - direct Regional Toll Free - (855) 692-8186<tel:(855)%20692-8186> Fax (423) 649-1501<tel:(423)%20649-1501> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> This electronic mail may be subject to the Tennessee Public Records Act, Tenn. Code Ann. §10-7-503 et seq. Any reply to this email may also be subject to this act. The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness, and accountability in a customer-centered environment. Secretary of State Social Media Links: www.facebook.com/TennesseeSecretaryofState<http://www.facebook.com/TennesseeSecretaryofState> www.facebook.com/TNStateLibraryArchives/timeline<http://www.facebook.com/TNStateLibraryArchives/timeline>