Library Director as CEO

Presently, and over the last one to six months, two area Libraries, Murrysville Community Library (MCL) and Delmont Public Library (DPL), are without Library Directors. At the MCL, Melanie, whose main job is as Youth Services Librarian, and Anna, Coordinator of Acquisitions and Technical Services, are serving as Interim Co-directors. DPL is currently operating without any Interim Director in place. Both Libraries have posted job descriptions in the customary professional listings. That makes this a good time to tell you what the demands are for a public Library Director. It is not an easy job. Drawing from the two postings, here are some required attributes and specific responsibilities: § Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional Library management, collection deve…