Assistant Director, Hooksett Library, Hooksett, NH

Posted December 15, 2016

The Hooksett Library seeks an innovative, motivated and articulate individual with a community focus and commitment to customer service.  Exceptional interpersonal skills, technological proficiency, and writing skills are required.

The Assistant Director acts as the Adult Services Librarian and Publicity Specialist for the Library, working with the Director and Department Heads on program planning, publicity, collection development and staff development and training.  Additional areas of focus include management of the library’s online resources and providing technology support in an instructional setting and one-on-one with patrons.

Considerable professional experience including materials selection, reference and reader’s advisory, planning and producing programs, public relations and marketing is required.  At least three years of progressive professional library experience including supervisory experience is preferred. An MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited library school or a comparable combination of related education and experience will be considered.  

Hooksett Library was the 2013 New Hampshire Library of the Year and we strive to reach excellence and innovation within our library with a current focus on early literacy, technological literacy and digital offerings to our public. The Hooksett Library has a staff of six full-time and nine part-time employees.  We serve a community of 14,000 with a budget of just over $700,000.  

Hooksett is a member of the GMILCS consortium which provides direct access to 1.2 million items.  Membership in the consortium creates a breadth of opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in other libraries within the consortium.  The Assistant Director serves as the alternate to the GMILCS Board and serves on several committees within the organization. 

Beginning salary $48,000.00 – $56,000.00 commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits package.  Full job description and benefits package available at www.hooksettlibrary.org  

To apply, please submit resume, letter of interest and digital portfolio to:

Heather Rainier, Library Director    
Hooksett Library, 31 Mt. St. Mary’s Way
[email protected]  (603) 485-6092

Review of applications will take place beginning January 2, 2016.  Position open until filled.  EOE