Library Director, Porter Memorial Library, Blandford, MA

Posted April 20, 2018

Library Director, Porter Memorial Library

The Porter Memorial Library Board of Trustees is seeking candidates for its next Library Director who can continue to grow community-focused programs and services. Blandford, Massachusetts has a population of 1233 and is in the C/W MARS service area. C/W MARS provides a shared circulation and catalog system, interlibrary loan delivery, technical support and resource sharing. The successful candidate will lead a staff of three (part time), providing service to Blandford and the surrounding area. The Director reports to a 3-member Board of Trustees and is responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all library operations and services. The Director will work with the staff, Board, government officials and community stakeholders to align library services with community priorities.

A remodel and expansion of the library is under consideration. The Director should have the ability to oversee that project.

 

The successful candidate will be community oriented, with administrative and supervisory experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with a variety of computer programs and databases; ability to work with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or other social media applications. Prior experience working with government officials, budgeting, and grant writing desirable.

  

Part Time

Education: BA /BS, or a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or related degree.

 

Salary: Negotiable.

 

Closing Date: Open until filled.

 

How to Apply: Resumes will be reviewed as receive. Submit cover letter, resume and the names/contact information of 3 references via email to: Director Search (subject line), [email protected]