Library Director, Pease Public Library, Plymouth, NH
Posted June 7, 2016
The Board of Trustees is seeking an energetic and creative leader to continue the library’s tradition of providing high quality customer-focused services in a rapidly changing world.
The Library facility was expanded and renovated in 2010-2011, providing a beautiful space designed to meet multiple community needs. It serves a vibrant and supportive university town of 6,500 residents and students. Set in the Central Lakes Region and the foothills of the White Mountains, Plymouth offers outstanding cultural, educational and recreational opportunities.
Pease Public Library has a collection of 40,900 items with an annual circulation of over 70,000. It has 2 full time and 5 part time employees, and a budget of $435,837. It enjoys heavy community use both for traditional library use and as a gathering space for organizations.
A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school with five years of public library experience, including two years in an administrative capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to relate well to the public and the library staff, and the ability to envision and develop new programs and to integrate expanding technologies into the library services. The salary range is $58,000 to $64,000.
For additional information please visit www.peasepubliclibrary.org
Preference will be given to applications received by June 30; applications will be received until the position is filled.
To apply: resume, cover letter, and three work related reverences may be submitted to:
or mailed to:
Winifred Hohlt, Chair Board of Trustees
1 Russell Street
Plymouth, NH 03264