Library Director, Lewiston Public Library, Lewiston, ME

Posted February 2, 2017

Description:

The City of Lewiston, Maine seeks an innovative, strategic, and forward-thinking individual as the Library Director. The Director reports to the City Administrator and works with an advisory Board of Trustees.  The Director manages all phases of library operations and is expected to work successfully with staff, the board, city officials, and community stakeholders.  With a FTE staff of 21.2 including 12 FT personnel, the library operates 50 hours per week from a 46,000 square foot downtown facility renovated in 2005. The collection includes 160,000+ items. The current annual budget is approximately $1,323,000.

Requirements:

A Master’s degree in library science; five years of public library experience, including three years in an administrative or management position with responsibility for budget management; and knowledge of and experience with current technologies applicable to public libraries. 

Skill Set Desired:

The ideal candidate will be a supportive and collaborative manager who can work with stakeholders to meet local needs and develop short and long-term work and strategic plans; a great communicator with excellent written and verbal skills able to reach a variety of audiences in a diverse community; possess a demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources, an understanding of and experience with public library collection development practices, including evidence-based approaches; an effective spokesperson and advocate for the library; and someone who can creatively plan and implement library programs and forums.

Salary and benefits

The salary range is $64,097 to $91,865 annually, DOQ. Comprehensive benefits package available.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume by March 1, 2017 via email to Stacy Ridley [email protected]  in the City of Lewiston’s Human Resources Office.