Head of Children’s Services, Derry Public Library, Derry NH
Posted March 26, 2014
Derry Public Library is seeking a resourceful, energetic professional to head the lively Children’s Services Department and to make this library a “destination” for families with young children. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, articulating and implementing a forward-looking “Vision” of services for infants through middle schoolers. This includes providing friendly and approachable customer service, programming, collection development, budget management and public relations activities with local schools and community organizations. The Head of Children’s Services schedules and supervises several part-time staff, and reports directly to the Director. Department Head also collaborates with our YA librarian to comfortably transition middle schoolers from children’s to YA’s collections and activities. Essential qualifications include a demonstrated knowledge of current trends in library services and new technology applications for children, multitasking capabilities, boundless imagination, a sense of humor and a positive attitude.
This position is an integral part of the Management Team. Responsibilities include regularly collaborating with other department heads and staff in order to improve and promote the library, as well as sharing building wide responsibilities. The ability to plan and implement short- and long-range goals is essential. Required are an MLS/MLIS degree and 3 to 5 years of experience. Derry Public Library serves the Town of Derry, the fourth largest community in New Hampshire, with a population of nearly 34,000. The Library has a staff of 29 full and part time employees. This position offers a competitive salary ($44,850-$50,466) for a 37.5 hour work week, and an excellent individual benefits package.
Submit a cover letter, 3 references, and resume to Susan Brown, Assistant Director, Derry Public Library, 64 East Broadway, Derry, NH 03038 (or email to [email protected]) by April 30, 2014.