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Library Director, Durham Public Library, Durham, NH

Posted September 21, 2016

Are you a passionate, creative and innovative manager, committed to the principles of a community-driven public library?

The Library Trustees of Durham NH seek a dynamic, visionary Director who is eager to shape the future of our community library and move the Durham Public Library (DPL) to the forefront in our state. We seek a leader with a strong vision for the future of libraries; dedication to providing exceptional service; passion for technology and innovation and proven experience in motivating and supporting teams.

Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Director will lead a committed team in a beautiful, newly built facility that has become the heart of our vibrant and engaged community. The Director will inspire our committed staff and ensure they have the resources and training to meet the high expectations of our active residents and university community.

Overarching Responsibilities:

  • MANAGEMENT: Build a culture of trust, support, supervision and professional development for the DPL staff.
  • OPERATIONS: Provide oversight of the Library’s day-to- day operations, finances, personnel, policy and facilities management.
  • FISCAL: Prepare, present and track all funding and resources; serve as a conscientious fiscal steward of taxpayer funds.
  • LEADERSHIP: Collaborate with the Board of Trustees, the Friends of DPL and the greater community to develop, enhance, advance and evaluate the library’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
  • STRATEGIC PLANNING: Develop and present annual and long-range plans in coordination with staff for educational, cultural and recreational programming, and services that enrich, enlighten, delight, educate, challenge and inform the community.
  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Foster strong relationships with library users and non-users to build community and ensure the needs of the community are solicited, understood, and met, to the extent possible.
  • COLLABORATION: Cooperate and leverage resources with local government, organizations, schools, University of New Hampshire and members of the community to provide rich programming opportunities and support for the library.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Library Science/Information from an institution accredited by the ALA.
  • A minimum of 5 years leading and managing a team.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to publically promote the vision and needs of the library.
  • Skilled at building budgets, tracking funds, identifying funding needs; resourceful and efficient use of limited resources.
  • Knowledge of the principles of quality improvement and experience developing new or revised systems, procedures, and workflow.
  • Proven ability to motivate, inspire, direct and support a team.
  • Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans.
  • Dedication to a professional development.
  • Ability to think outside the box regarding the role and activities of a community library.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse group of individuals and organizations that creates a culture of inclusion.
  • Embraces current and emerging digital technologies.
  • Knowledgeable of current and emerging library trends, as well as best practices for libraries.

This is a full-time, salaried position; $62,000-$70,000 commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.

Applications that are received by October 11 th will be given priority.

Final deadline is October 21st.

Email cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

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