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Library Director, Weston Public Library, Weston, CT

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