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  • Library Administrator

    Tri-City Public Library District

  • Library/Organization Address

    600 S. Main St
    Buffalo, Illinois 62515

  • Employment Type

    Full-time

  • Hourly Wage/Salary Range

    $23.00-$27.00

  • About the Organization

    The mission of the Tri-City Public Library District is to inspire community
    learning through resources, technology, and events. We are here to provide lifelong learning, information, entertainment and recreational opportunities. In support of this mission, the overall goal of our library is to achieve a high level of patron satisfaction. Employees are an integral part of achieving this goal through standards and good practice.

  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    Library Address
    600 South Main St.
    Buffalo, IL 62515

    Employment Type
    Full Time – 36 hours a week
    Hourly Wage
    $23.00 to $27.00/hour
    based on experience, education and technical 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 January 5, 2026.
    Letter of reference due upon request.

  • Minimum Requirements to Apply

  • Benefits Offered

    Retirement plan, Paid time off

  • Position Start Date

  • How to Apply

    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 January 5, 2026.
    Letter of reference due upon request.

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