Library Director, Princeton Public Library, Goodnow Memorial building(Princeton, MA)
Posted October 5, 2022
Description:
Excellent opportunity for an outgoing and energetic leader who enjoys being part of a vibrant community center in a rural town on the slope of picturesque Wachusett Mountain.
The Director is responsible for all aspects of library administration, maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all library operations while embracing and encouraging emerging technologies. The Director oversees a staff of 8 (PT). The library serves a population of 3,495 and has holdings of nearly 200,000.
Duties include:
Staff management, library administration (including services, technology, and programs), budget management, collection development, policy recommendation, strategic planning, oversight of facility maintenance, and public relations (including collaboration with Trustees, Friends, local groups and government entities).
Qualifications:
Go to http://www.MBLC.state.ma.us for complete guidelines. Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Sub-professional Certificate of Librarianship. - Completion of a Basic Library Techniques certificate is expected within 5 years.
2 years of public library experience including supervisory, budget and collection development or equivalent experience. - Solid understanding and application of existing and emerging technology and an applied knowledge of Excel spreadsheets.
- MLS preferred.
- Familiarity with CWMARS preferred. Subject to a satisfactory background check.
How to apply:
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