Library Director, Abbott Library, (Sunapee, NH)

Posted November 13, 2024

Description:
The Abbott Library located in Sunapee NH, a small New England town that
enjoys proximity to Lake Sunapee and Mount Sunapee, is seeking an innovative,
energetic, experienced and future-ready library professional to provide leadership to its vibrant community library. The Director will oversee a staff of thirteen employees (6 FTE equivalent). This staff includes a full-time Assistant Director, Technology, Youth and Children’s Librarian, and Public Services Librarian as well as several part-time staff. In addition, the library enjoys the support of more than 1300 hours of volunteer service each year. The Director is also responsible for administration, management, (including fiscal oversight) and advocacy for the library. The ideal candidate is a strategic problem solver who is flexible, positive, creative, patient, decisive, and technologically adroit. Additionally, the ideal candidate has demonstrated success aligning people, process and technology; excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and customer relationship skills; and is committed to outstanding patron service. A finely tuned sense of humor is not required but highly desirable.

The library serves a community of approximately 3400 year-round residents and
a large seasonal community. It operates with an annual budget of $600,000. The
construction of the library building was completed in 2014, and it offers meeting
rooms for library and community use, a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a
beautiful view of Mount Sunapee.

The Director will work closely with the Board of Trustees, the Friends of the
Library and the Abbott Library Foundation to raise funds and advocate for the
library. In past years, these organizations have contributed approximately
$50,000 annually in additional funding for the library.

The salary for this position is $75,600 – 109,304 with an excellent benefits
package including health and dental insurance, short-term and long-term
disability and participation in the New Hampshire Retirement
System.

Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school is strongly
preferred. Two to five years of progressively responsible experience in
professional library work, including three years of administrative and supervisory
responsibility in a library setting is desired.
Candidates who can begin before February 1, 2025 will be given preference.

How to Apply:

Applications received before December 1, 2024 will receive first consideration.
The position will remain open until filled. A full job description is available by
request.

If interested, please send a letter of application, resume, and three references by
email to: [email protected]