Library Director at Pollard Memorial library, Lowell, MA

Posted February 18, 2022

Description:

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Library Director/Director of the Pollard Memorial Library (“Director”) serves as a Municipal Department Head and serves under the broad supervision of the Library Board of Trustees to establish policy for the Library. The Director is directly responsible for the management of all library operations and services including the administration of library policy, supervision of more than 30 employees, management of grant funds and oversight for a library budget of approximately $1.4 million in FY22.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.) The primary responsibilities for the position include the following:

The Director shall be directly responsible for the management of all library operations and personnel to ensure the delivery of courteous, professional and high quality library services to the public. The Director will direct library activities and perform ongoing public relations; Represent the library at public meetings, city department head meetings and at municipal functions; Conduct comprehensive programs to engender good will and promote utilization of library services within the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MANAGEMENT SKILLS and ABILITIES Skills in management, communications, organization, supervision and leadership, particularly in a library environment; Ability to work cooperatively to establish policies and goals and to support the accomplishment of priorities and department objectives under direction of the City Manager/HHS Director and the Library Board of Trustees. Creates an inclusive culture in the Library, welcoming diverse residents and employees.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree in Library Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association and five (5) years or more professional experience involving finance, budgeting, facilities, management, library automation, and personnel administration. Note: At least three (3) of these years should be progressive in an administrative and/or supervisory capacity, preferably in a municipal library environment. Candidates are welcome to attach any relevant documents (presentations, certifications, credentials, awards, etc.) that afford the search committee additional insight into their experience and qualifications.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply: https://www.lowellma.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Library-Director-3061-632