Library Director (part-time), New Salem Public Library, New Salem, MA

Posted May 2, 2022

Description:

The New Salem Public Library Trustees are seeking applications for a Library Director who will be responsible for curating a library that welcomes everyone, inspires a love of reading and learning, and connects people with engaging programs and resources. 

The New Salem Public Library is our community cultural center. It is a place where we gather for learning, creating projects, reading aloud to groups as well as our main resource center. The Library Director will play a major role in our community, and we seek a special individual to deliver exceptional service to our residents. This is an ideal role for someone who is excited by the unique position of libraries in a modern era, and is interested in part-time, community-based work creating important programming and services for all ages in a recently renovated facility.

Managing a part-time staff of three, our candidate will be responsible for the following duties: (Please go to newsalemlibrary.org for a complete job description and overview of the library)

Maintaining and securing the collection, purchasing materials for the library, keeping current with patrons and media sources for new acquisitions, and weeding regularly.

Initiating programming, including children’s reading programs, holiday events, and educational events that enrich the community at all age levels.

Communicating with and supporting the Friends of the Library group. 

Overseeing the maintenance of the building and the physical appearance of the library, and arranging for needed services with contractors and service technicians.

Providing professional assistance to the Trustees in developing library policies covering all aspects of library service, administration, and maintenance.

Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of the methods of library administration and management: including personnel, planning, collection development, programming, public relations, and budgeting.

Adaptability, initiative, tact, courtesy, and good judgment.

Work is performed under typical office and library conditions; work environment is moderately quiet; regular schedule requires evening and weekend work.

Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of library experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional or Subprofessional Certificate of Librarianship from the MBLC or agreement to complete the work for this in the first 5 years of employment.
Certificate of Special Training in Basic Library Techniques from the MBLC or agreement to complete the work for this in the first 5 years of employment. 
Candidate must complete a CORI inquiry. 

Full/Part Time

Part Time – 19 hours per week.

Education

BA/BS

Salary

$24.00 / hour

How to Apply:

The candidate will be responsible for submitting a letter of interest and a resume to the Board of Trustees for consideration by May 16, 2022.  Please email resume and cover to [email protected] or mail to New Salem Public Library Attention Sue Dunbar 23 S. Main St. New Salem, MA 01355 

Closing Date: May 16, 2022