Library Director, Osterville Village Library, Osterville MA
Posted May 20, 2014
Osterville Village Library, Osterville, MA Board of Trustees seeks a dynamic, innovative and experienced library leader with a strong commitment to engaging the community and developing library services. The ideal candidate will be a unique blend of administrator, civic engager, strong staff supporter, and fundraiser. The candidate will demonstrate ability to create community partnerships and articulate the library’s strategic vision, mission and values to the community through public presentations and marketing.
The position requires a working knowledge of 21st century public library trends and their supporting technologies; the ability to anticipate and manage change; exceptional interpersonal and team building skills; facility maintenance experience; the ability to hire, manage and develop professional staff and administer fiscal policies and the budget process; and raise funds to support library operations.
The Osterville Village Library is a newly constructed facility in the center of the seaside village of Osterville, MA. The OVL is one of seven village libraries in the town of Barnstable, MA, each serving a unique demographic. Osterville has 3,500 year round residents expanding to 10,000 from June through August. OVL is a private non-profit library (501.c.3) that depends on 60% private donations to support the annual budget. With a circulation of nearly 100,000 and 400+
programs, the OVL is a very active and valued part of the community.
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Requirements: MLS degree from an ALA approved institution, two years of progressively responsible professional experience in a public library including two years of administrative experience. Salaried position at $50,000 – $55,000 for 30 hours per week with benefit package.
Position has an anticipated start date of September 1, 2014. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a resume via email attachment to [email protected]. Review of resumes will commence on receipt.
Closing Date: June 16, 2014