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Interim Library Director, BiblioTemps (Flint Public Library) (Middleton)

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.

Title:                Interim Library Director
 
Location:         Flint Public Library (Middleton, MA)
 
Position Type: Temporary
Start date:       June 16, 2025
End date:         September 15, 2025
 
Schedule:        40 hours per week; Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
 
Pay Rate:        $48.00 per hour
CORI:               Required
 
Position Purpose:
Provides leadership for the library system by directing and managing all operations of the Flint Public Library; performs highly professional, administrative, and supervisory work in directing the activities and operations of the Library and in overseeing all library services and resources.  Performs all other related work as required.  
 
Supervision:
Supervision Scope: Performs complex and responsible duties requiring a high level of initiative and independent judgment in the planning, administration and execution of the department's programs and services, and in the direction of personnel.  
 
Supervision Received: Works under the policy direction of the Library Board of Trustees; works under the administrative direction of the Town Administrator.
 
Supervision Given: Directly and through subordinates, supervises all library employees.  Hires, develops job direction, assigns tasks and instructs, monitors personnel performance, and counsels and disciplines staff consistent with library policies.  
 
Essential Functions:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Manage all aspects of library services in conformance with the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees.
• Advises the Board of Trustees in library matters and keeps the Board informed of relevant issues and developments. Attends all Board meetings. Follows open meeting laws and oversees the Recording Secretary is present at meetings to take the minutes.   
• Ensures coordination of operations among the departments.  Assesses department performance and directs corrective action as required.
• Oversee the expenditure of funds and maintenance of financial records, updating the Trustees on a monthly basis. Submits required reports and budgets to the Town.
• Oversees all materials selection. Selects material for the Library collection in designated areas. Provides professional guidance for collection development of print and electronic resources.
• Manages the library’s building and facilities. Oversees all aspects of maintenance of the building, equipment within the library, and grounds. Keeps Board of Trustees updated. Establishes agreements with service providers and vendors. Oversees the use of the facility by groups using the Flint Public Library.
• Leads outreach efforts to inform and educate the community about all the resources the library has to offer.
• Oversee the completion and timely submission of the ARIS (Annual Report Information Survey) and Financial Report to the state.
• Provides ongoing analysis of current technology appropriate for library usage. Updates and improves existing technology as needed.  Responsible for maintenance of the network and other computer resources. Responsible for maintenance and update of the Flint Public Library website.
• Performs library duties and covers shifts as needed.
• Performs similar or related work as required.

Qualifications

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an A.L.A.-accredited institution, supplemented by five (5) years of administrative and supervisory library experience at a progressively responsible level; training in public administration, budgeting, and statistical analysis; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
 
The ideal candidate should have experience with building maintenance and library building systems. 
 
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (30 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.  Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.  Ability to access multi-level library building.

Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is an equal opportunity employer.
MLS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, marital status, sex, physical or mental challenge, creed, religion, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.   Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.

Full/Part Time

Temporary

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary

$48.00  / hour

Closing Date

Closing Date June 6, 2025

How to Apply

Submit resume via our job board - https://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs 

Contact with questions – bibliotemps@masslibsystem.org 

Posted

2025-05-23 |  Quick link to this job