Head Librarian, City of Newburyport Library, (Newburyport, MA)

Posted July 11, 2023

The City of Newburyport is seeking an energetic and visionary Head Librarian (Director) to sustain the Newburyport Public Library’s vital role in the community. Located in northeast Massachusetts, Newburyport is a seaside city with a population of 18,289, and strong historic, artistic and cultural communities. As a member of the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC), the Library had a total circulation of 253,523 and over 10,000 active borrowers in FY23.]

Reports to the Library Board of Directors and to its Chairman ex officio, the Mayor of Newburyport, the Head Librarian is responsible for the management of all library services and resources, including a staff of 19 full-time and 1 part-time employee, an operating budget of $1,489,349.87 and a 38,000 square foot historic building with a 2001 addition. The new Head Librarian will work with a capable and enthusiastic staff, and active and dedicated Board, a dynamic Friends of the Library organization to ensure the provision of high-quality services to a library supportive of the public. When appropriate, the Head Librarian will work with and schedule all volunteer projects. Our library proudly provides services beyond standard book lending, including a popular Library of Things, Archival Center, Home Delivery Services, and a wide variety of staff and community-led programs. Please free to check out our Strategic Plan for additional information.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in effective leadership in a library setting. They will have a positive attitude, an innovative spirit, integrity, flexibility, a sense of humor, and a genuine interest in people. Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to foster a culture that strives for excellence and promotes positive change. Applicant must possess a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public library administration, strategic planning, finance, technology trends, personnel administration, facility management, public relations and social media. The Library staff is in the AFSCME Union, understanding of unions and collective bargaining agreements is a must.

Qualifications:

Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from an accredited ALA (American Library Association) institution, and seven years of progressively responsible experience in library administration required.

Salary:

• $90,000 Estimated Starting Date: Late Summer/Early Fall 2023
  

How to Apply

Full Job Description is available on the City of Newburyport website:
https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/jobs
Securing this position will also be dependent on the results of a CORI check. To apply, email cover letter, resume and three references to:

Human Resources Department, City of Newburyport:
[email protected]

The City of Newburyport is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Newburyport does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or membership in the armed services, marital status or any other protected category under federal or state law.