Public Library Director


The City of Martin is hiring

Library Director

The Library Director performs professional and supervisory work in planning, implementing, and managing all aspects of a comprehensive program of service to library patrons.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience working in a public library, including some supervisory or administrative roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution or Certification from the Public Library Management Institute

Required Competencies:

  • Ability to navigate the basic operational and productivity software necessary to complete core work functions:
    • Word processing
    • Simple spreadsheets
    • Sending and receiving emails
    • Understanding basic computer terminology
    • Working knowledge of hardware and peripherals (monitors, printers, keyboards, touchscreens, etc.)
  • Familiarity with the use of the Internet in:
    • Navigating search engines and browsers
    • Library research
    • Library work such as interlibrary loans and cataloguing
    • Collection development
  • Familiarity with professional library journals and other tools for collection and staff development
  • Ability to communicate effectively with library staff, Board of Trustees and the community both in meetings and public speaking situations.
  • Ability to interpret community interests and needs and translate them into appropriate library services
  • Ability to investigate and submit successful applications for effective grants to improve library programs, services, and collections
  • Ability to plan, organize, evaluate and manage both the internal and outreach programs of the Martin Public Library Ability to plan and implement a budget to recommend to the Board of Trustees.

Applications can be obtained at the City of Martin Municipal Building or may be obtained on City of Martin website at www.cityofmartin.net.  Resumes not accepted without a completed application.  Deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 PM Monday, July 6th, 2026.  Mail applications to:

City of Martin
Attn:  Human Resources Department.
109 University Street
Martin, TN 38237

The City of Martin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 

Link: Application