Library Director, Bacon Free Library, South Natick MA
Posted May 6, 2014
BACON FREE LIBRARY 58 Eliot St So Natick MA 01760
Library Director
The Bacon Free Library, a small independent library in South Natick, Massachusetts, seeks a Library Director.
Established in 1880 and located in the heart of historic South Natick Center in a park-like setting, the library overlooks the Charles River and is surrounded by lovely grounds and gardens. The library is a focal point of the community and serves patrons of all ages. The BFL also benefits from an active Friends organization and the Board of Trustees which combine to support the library with their time, energies and other resources.
With the support of a Childrens Librarian, part-time staff and volunteers, the Director will be responsible for the daily operations of the library, including collection management, coordinating adult programs, maintaining our online presence with social media and providing updated content for our website, maintaining the budget and financial records using spreadsheets and managing library staff. They are also responsible for coordinating with Natick town officials and Natick’s Morse Institute Library. The library is also a member of the Minuteman Library System network.
To learn more about the Bacon Free Library visit our website at http://www.
The preferred candidate will have direct library operations experience and possess a MLS from an accredited ALA program. They will have a demonstrated ability to successfully manage the overall operation and relationships of this small library. The ideal candidate should be energetic, enthusiastic, be able to act independently and creatively to develop and promote the library’s programs and services; as well as relate well to patrons. The ideal candidate should also be computer literate and able to quickly master gmail.
This position is currently 36 hours a week and falls under the Town of Natick payroll schedule, which includes an attractive benefits program. Starting salary range is from 53 to 59K based on experience. The Bacon Free Library is an equal opportunity employer. The candidate will have to pass a CORI check.
Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.