Library Director, Jaffrey Public Library, Jaffrey, NH

Posted February 25, 2015

There is a special character and quality to Jaffrey, New Hampshire that its residents appreciate and visitors admire long after they return home. Perhaps it is the comforting, peaceful presence of Mount Monadnock that quietly looms over the town. Maybe it is the town’s small, but diverse population – an eclectic combination of families who have lived here for generations, summer people, retired couples who want a quieter life, and families who have moved here to raise their children and educate them in our fine local schools. Regardless, everyone will probably tell you when asked that they come and they stay to enjoy the benefits of rural life and small town living, along with the multitude of recreational, cultural and economic opportunities.” (from Town of Jaffrey’s home page)​

The Jaffrey Library Trustees seek a creative, professional Director to supervise all operations of the library, to perform all managerial duties related to personnel, budget, collection development, programming, building maintenance, and services to the public.

• The Director reports to a seven-member Board of Trustees.
• MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program with three to five years’ supervisory experience.
• The Director’s position is a full-time, salaried position within the town of Jaffrey.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

To apply: Please submit resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Deadline for submissions: Friday, March 27, 2015, at 5:00pm.

Position open until filled

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, oral and written.
• Proficiency with emerging technology, Internet searching, electronic databases, and social media, as well as the ability to teach these skills.
• Ability to develop and implement short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patrons, staff and Trustees.
• Strong customer-service orientation.

Duties:

• Plans, implements and directs library services.
• Works closely with the Board of Trustees and Friends of the Library.
• Supervises staff scheduling, regular meetings, evaluations and diplomatically handles any issues.
• Maintains a welcoming, friendly helpful library atmosphere.
• Prepares an annual budget, presents and defends it to the Budget Committee and the library Trustees.
• Controls expenditures and makes recommendations for the purchase of new equipment and furnishings.
• Recommends and oversees building maintenance.
• Selects, evaluates and manages the library collection.
• Plans and implements library programs, displays, community outreach and communications.
• Maintains professional memberships (as well as that of staff and Trustees) in national, state, and local organizations.
• Keeps informed of current issues, new technologies and literature.
• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services to patrons.
• Promotes and represents the library before local organizations.