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Library Director, Minor Memorial Library, Roxbury, CT

Posted December 15, 2014

The Roxbury, CT Library Board of Trustees seeks a Library Director for the Minor Memorial Library.

Requirements

  • An MLS from an ALA-accredited institution
  • Working knowledge and experience with Evergreen, an open-source integrated library system provided by Bibliomation, or related ILS
  • Sensitivity to all demographics, with the ability to connect users with information whether via digital or more traditional sources
  • Hands-on experience and in-depth understanding of emerging web-based library technologies and digitized e-book formats
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills with all stakeholders including the public, donors, teachers, local officials, schools, the Friends of the Roxbury Library, and the Library Board of Trustees
  • Solid understanding of best practices of online social media networking

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of the library including, but not limited to its staff, budget, buildings, and grounds
  • Train, supervise, and schedule staff and volunteers
  • Select, order, and maintain all library materials
  • Supervise and promote the large variety of well attended adult, youth, and children’s programs
  • Implement and oversee library policies and working with Board to ensure they are met
  • Update website to reflect activities, news, and announcements

Other Preferred Skills and Attributes in our Librarian

  • Marketing and outreach savvy
  • Experience with WordPress, HTML, and email marketing software
  • Ability to embrace rapid technological changes in today’s public libraries
  • Unflappable in shepherding people and projects from start to finish

Above all, the candidate must be innovative, dynamic, and community-oriented.

Roxbury, CT is a rural, town of 2200 residents in Northwestern Connecticut. The library is a vital local institution that operates not only as a library but also as a cultural hub of the town with deep connections to the community. 

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Relocation not provided. We offer a competitive salary and benefits based on Connecticut Library Association guidelines and a 35-hour work week.

To apply: Send CV and cover letter to [email protected] by Friday, January 23, 2014 at 5:00 pm. EOE. Please do not send your application materials via regular mail.

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