Library Director, Weston Public Library, Weston, CT
Posted September 27, 2022
Description:
The Town of Weston, CT seeks an energetic, talented, and thoughtful leader to become its next Library Director. A town of 10,200, Weston is a sophisticated, safe, bucolic town with an exceptional school system. Located in Fairfield County, Weston is about an hour from New York City. Our community library has dedicated staff, an engaged board and a committed circle of Friends to expand on our tradition of excellent service.
The Library completed a $1.6 million interior renovation in 2016 that provided enhanced meeting space, a new café area, new furniture, and a dedicated teen space. In 2022, the Children’s Room was renovated (including some building upgrades) with an investment of approximately $86,000.
The Library is a welcoming, busy destination. Use of the facility returned to near pre-pandemic levels by the end of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 with gate counts rebounding by May 2022 and a strong and busy start to Summer Reading. In FY ‘21-‘22, the gate count was 42,276 and circulation was 74,453 items, with 58,601 physical and 15,852 digital items circulated. This is an increase of over 5.5% from pre-Covid circulation. Attendance at children’s programming increased almost 4% over pre-Covid attendance, with more than 5,600 children attending programs in all formats offered.
The department’s budget is approximately $600,000. The Library Director supervises a staff of
thirteen, including both full-time and part-time employees. We are a proud member of
Bibliomation, Inc.
The salary range for this position at hire is $95,211 – $101,261 annually, depending on qualifications. The Town offers a generous employee benefits package consisting of a pension retirement via the Connecticut Municipal Employee Retirement System, health and dental insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick leave.
Qualifications:
The position requires the following qualifications: Master of Library Science degree from an accredited university; at least five years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including at least three years in a supervisory position in a public library; or an equivalent combination of education, work experience and training. High energy and a bias for creativity and innovation are a plus, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, a hands-on work ethic and interest in and knowledge of emerging technologies.
How to Apply:
The deadline to apply for the position is Noon, EDT on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Employment with the Town of Weston is subject to a criminal background check and references checks.
To apply, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Darcy Barrera Hawes, Executive Administrative Assistant, at [email protected] with the following in the subject line: “Library Director Application.”
Any inquiries should be directed to Darcy.
Interested candidates are invited to view the following information:
- Library Director Job Description
- Selected Library Statistics and Budget Information
- Organization Chart
- Staffing Summary
- Library Budget Information
- Annual Reports
- Strategic Plan 2020-2022
- Bylaws of the Weston Public Library Board
- A time-lapse video of the 2016 Renovation
- Library Website