Library Director, Minot-Sleeper Library, (Bristol, NH)
Posted July 28, 2023
Located in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire with proximity to a wide range of outdoor
recreation opportunities, the Minot-Sleeper Library seeks its next Library Director. This individual is an experienced leader with excellent communication skills and is service-focused. This is an exciting time to be leading operations at the Minot-Sleeper Library, as new initiatives are launched in alignment with the library’s strategic plan, and new approaches to outreach are developed.
Essential job functions:
- Manages and supervises the operations of the library
- Recruits, make recommendations for hire, trains, supervises, and evaluates all library personnel
including dismissal after consulting with Board of Trustees - Formulates recommendations for library policies and the library’s personnel policy and enforces
policies subject to Board of Trustees approval - Prepares and presents the annual budget, and oversees the expenditure of library funds
- Maintains and reports necessary statistics for the Board of Trustees, the Town, and the State
Library - Manages the library’s technology-related resources, including its Tech-To-Go program, and
oversees technology purchasing and upgrades - Coordinates programming for adults
- Oversees the physical maintenance of library facilities
- Maintains and updates the library’s strategic plan in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
- Oversees training and supervision of volunteers
Requirements:
- Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and
personnel management - Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Knowledge of modern technology, and the ability to utilize it to advance the library’s public
resources and internal procedures - Experience with grant writing or the ability to learn
- Proficient with or possess the ability to learn a variety of software programs including Microsoft
Office, Google Drive, integrated library systems, and other library-specific software - Experience in developing and delivering innovative programming for library patrons of all ages
Qualifications:
The candidate will hold a Master’s in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school and have
experience in library administration or have an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Salary and Benefits:
This position is full time, salaried beginning at a rate of pay of $50,000-$58,000 depending on
qualifications and includes a generous benefits package.
To apply:
Please send a resume along with a cover letter to [email protected] or by mail to Minot-
Sleeper Library Board of Trustees 35 Pleasant St. Bristol, NH 03222. Review of applications will begin
August 10, 2023.
The Minot-Sleeper Library is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or age.