Library Director, Ingalls Memorial Library, Rindge, NH
Posted July 20, 2016
The Town of Rindge is located in the Monadnock Region of Southern NH, bordering Massachusetts. Due to anticipated retirement, we are seeking qualified applicants with an MLS or MLIS and three to five (3-5) years as Library Director or Assistant Director in a Public Library setting.
Description:
The Library Director is the front-line person in creating a welcoming, professional environment for all ages. They are expected to be comfortable working closely with Library patrons, town departments and administrators, and the general community. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as a service-oriented attitude are required.
The Library Director is responsible for the management and operation of the Library and its programs in accordance with the policies established by the Board of Library Trustees. They will work in close cooperation as an advisor and active participant in policy and budget development, goal setting, planning and evaluation.
The Library Director exercises considerable judgement in making administrative decisions including personnel administration, public relations, collection development, budget management, program creation & implementation, and supervision. The director provides leadership to 5 staff and numerous volunteers.
Skills Required:
- Experience with library automatic cataloging and circulation systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with library patrons, staff and volunteers, town boards and selectmen, the general public and media venues, and contracted vendors.
- Knowledge of management principles and public library administration including budgeting, organization, personnel, and public relations.
- Ability to supervise and manage funds allocated throughout all departments of the functioning library.
- Confidence in working with various computer hardware and software systems, specifically Microsoft-based programs, as well as printers, copiers, faxes, WiFi, multimedia and misc. technology.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and make decisions both independently and under the guidance of the Library Board of Trustees.
- Ability to supervise the Library’s collection development, including the selection and withdrawal of books, periodicals, audio-visual and electronic materials. Responsibility includes a variety of historical items for preservation and education. The Library’s physical collection houses over 27,000 items.
- Ability to work closely with the Library Trustees and its agents to assist in the planning and execution of the Ingalls Memorial Library Master Plan for expansion of the physical space. Responsibility includes assistance in procuring funds and grants from various sources.
- The Director will be expected to attend paid professional development trainings under consultation of the Trustees, as well as Board meetings with the Town and Trustees as needed. The Director is expected to work outside of regular library business hours, and may need to be contacted at home for important issues.
Salary: $45,000-$49,000- Commensurate with experience. Benefits- Full Benefits Package, Dental, NH Retirement, 4 weeks paid vacation after one year.
Position will remain open until filled
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three reference contacts (two of which must be professional), to the Ingalls Library Search Committee no later than August 15, 2016.
Mail documents to:
Library Director Search
PO Box 224
203 Main St.
Rindge NH 03461
By email- [email protected]