HCMPL’s Board of Trustees will meet for their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025 starting at 4:30 pm and the Madisonville location.
Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library
Library Director Vacancy
The Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library, with a primary location in Madisonville, Kentucky and a branch library in Dawson Springs, Kentucky, is seeking a full-time Library Director.
The preferred candidate must be able to lead, manage, and work effectively with a team and possess excellent customer service skills. Must have an in-depth knowledge of library and general technology as well as strong written and oral communication skills. The successful candidate will understand principles and practices of professional library management and a broad knowledge of library materials, services, and operations. Must have strong analytical and organizational skills. This position requires adaptability.
The Director of the Library reports to the Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library Board of Trustees and responsibilities include the following:
- Works collaboratively with the Library Board and staff, community organizations and institutions, other libraries, government agencies, and the general public to provide high quality library service
- Oversees the development and implementation of customer-responsive library services
- Proposes, implements, interprets, and communicates the library’s mission, policies, and procedures
- Manages the library’s personnel including determining need, hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring, motivating, leading and evaluating staff directly or through their supervisor[s], and resolving problems
- Develops, recommends, and ensures the implementation of library and personnel policies and procedures
- Leads the annual budget process, monitors the budget, prepares financial forecasts, pursues grant opportunities, prepares annual audit
- Supervises the payroll and accounting process; ensures the financial integrity of the library
- Initiates and coordinates strategic and short-term planning; evaluates library services and programs
- Oversees collection development, programming planning and implementation, public relations efforts, website development, facilities/grounds maintenance and repair
- Represents the library in the community, develops and maintains community partnerships that support the library’s mission
- Researches issues, prepares reports, recommends policies
- Completes all documents and reports required by KDLA as well as state and local government agencies
- Prepares board agendas and materials for monthly and special board meetings
- Develops and maintains an awareness of current library issues and trends
- Carries out public service duties and responsibilities, as required
- Performs related work as required and assigned for the efficient and effective operation of the library
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with the ability to obtain appropriate certification within five years required. Managerial and prior library experience preferred. See certification requirements:
https://kdla.ky.gov/Library-Support/Library-Staff-Development/Documents/2023REV2021CertificationManual.pdf
A valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving history, and personal transportation that can be used for business travel.
Salary
The salary will be determined based on education, experience, and qualifications. Salary range: $45,000-$69,000
Benefits
This position comes with a benefit package of paid health for the employee, paid time off, and paid holidays. Financial support to complete appropriate certification may be available. A sum to assist with relocation expenses may be available.
How to Apply
Please email hcmpldirectorsearch@gmail.com for an application. Please include a cover letter and current resume, along with names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. Optional: one or more letters of reference.
Verification of education and previous employment will be conducted along with a thorough background check on final candidates.
Review of applications will start February 15, 2025