Library Director, Town of Natick, Natick, MA

Posted April 8, 2021

Description:

Natick, MA (36,000 pop.), is seeking a proactive and visionary leader to
serve as the next Director of the Morse Institute Library. The Director
oversees and monitors all library operations, including budgeting,
personnel management, and facilities management. The Director should be
an ambassador for the library, highlighting its successes and
communicating its needs.

The Morse is a busy service-oriented library that offers robust services,
collections and programming. The library’s proposed FY22 budget is nearly
$2.39M. The building was last renovated in 1997 and is a hub of activity.
Candidates should have extensive knowledge of professional library
principles, practices, and services; considerable knowledge of library
administration and management; experience in handling diverse types of
revenue sources; and have excellent communication skills. Candidates must
be able to identify trends, have the ability to interpret community interests
and needs, and understand the value of data. Seven years of progressively
responsible public library experience, including 5 years of supervisory
experience is required. Certification by the Mass. Board of Library
Commissioners is required. Familiarity with requirements for participation
in the Minuteman system inter-library loan program and eligibility for state
grants is preferred. Annual salary is $115,000+/-, DOQ. An MLIS degree is
required. Natick is an EEO/AA employer.

How to Apply:

For additional information, visit www.communityparadigm.com or contact
Bernard Lynch, Principal, Community Paradigm Associates at
[email protected]. Position is open until filled. Application
materials must be received by April 15, 2021, 3 p.m. EST, for a guaranteed
review. Submit résumé and cover letter, via email in a single PDF, subject:
Natick Library Director, to: [email protected].