Open Position:

 

Title: Library Administrator
Employment Type: Full Time - 36 hours a week

Hourly Wage: $23.00 - $27.00 an hour, based on experience, education and techincal skills

 About the Organization
The Tri-City Public Library District is located approximately 16 miles east of Springfield,
and it includes the communities of Buffalo, Dawson and Mechanicsburg. It serves a
population of more than 3600. The library is located in Buffalo and is open six days a
week. The library is part of the Illinois Heartland Library System.
The library administrator is full-time and includes four other staff members. Duties of the
administrator include: staffing and scheduling responsibilities, information technology
responsibilities, Grant writing, financial responsibilities, building administration, and
coordination of library activities. The library administrator will create both short-term and
long-term goals for the development of the library.

Job Description and Duties
Staff Direction
• Develop personnel schedule to meet the needs of the library during hours of
operation.
• Coordinate with Library Program Coordinator and Patron Service Coordinator to
ensure that programs and operations are in line with library goals, growth and
budget.
• Organize monthly staff meetings to keep all employees updated on Library
business.
Library Development
• Develop short-term and long-term goals that include a vibrant library collection
and community programs and services.
• Develop print and non-print collections that include the selection, organization,
maintenance, preservation, and disposal of materials as needed.
• Advise consult, and confer with other library professionals.
• Approve scheduled use of the library by outside groups.
• Assist with patron services as needed.
Information Technology
• Maintain library’s Social Media presence.
• Update Website as needed and ensure information on website is current for
programs and other information from library staff and library board.
• Ensure equipment and software is maintained and updated as needed.
Reports, Funds, and Grants
• Handle the library’s finances while maintaining proper checks and balances set by
the library board.
• Prepare reports for state, local, and federal agencies.
• File for grant requests
• Accept and acknowledge library donations and gifts to the library.
Library Board
• Participate and assist in preparing for monthly board meetings
• Share budget requests before the board
• Establish operating procedures.
Minimum Requirements
A degree in library science is preferred or a combination of education and experience in
library-related work and administration. The pay range is based upon work experience
and education. The position requires verbal/written communication skills and the ability
to work in a team environment.
Benefits Offered
Retirement plan (IMRF)
Paid time off
Letter of interest/resume due to Lhaage@tricity.lib.il.us or to the Tri-City Library, Attention: Leanne Haage, Library Board President. Applications are due by end of business on August 25th, 2026.
Letter of reference due upon request.