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Director, Minot-Sleeper Library (Bristol, NH)
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Library Director Full-Time – Search Extended
(Exempt)
Minot-Sleeper Library
Located in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire with proximity to a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities, the Minot-Sleeper Library seeks its next Director. This individual is an experienced leader with excellent communication skills and is service-focused. This is an exciting time to be leading the team and operations at Minot-Sleeper, as new initiatives aligned with the Library’s strategic plan, and new approaches to outreach are developed.
Essential job functions:
· Manages, trains and supervises the staff and operations of the library, including volunteers.
· Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates all library personnel. Recommends new employee’s to the trustees for hire.
· Formulates recommendations to the trustees for library public and personnel policies and ensures enforcement.
· Prepares and presents the annual budget and oversees expenditure of library funds.
· Responsible for identifying, applying for and managing grants.
· Maintains and reports necessary statistics for the Board of Trustees, Town officials and the State Library.
· Manages the Library’s technology-related resources and services, including its Tech-to-Go program, and oversees technology purchasing and upgrades.
· Oversees the maintenance of the Library facilities.
· Maintains and updates the Library’s strategic plan in conjunction with the Board of Trustees.
Requirements:
· Excellent leadership and communication skills
· Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation and personnel management
· Knowledge of modern technology and software, and the ability to utilize it to advance the library’s public resources and internal operating systems and procedures.
· Experience with grant application opportunities and managing funds, or ability to learn
· Experience in developing and delivering innovative programming for library patrons of all ages
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will hold a Masters in Library and Information Science from and ALA-accredited school and have experience in public library leadership/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 $57,000 to $62,000 depending on qualifications and experience and includes a generous benefits package through the Town of Bristol.
To apply:
Please send a resume along with a cover letter to patriciadurgin1954@gmail.com or by mail to Minot-Sleeper Library Board of Trustees, 35 Pleasant St. Bristol, NH 03222. Review of applications began August 10, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected. Applicants will be notified as appropriate.
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.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will hold a Masters in Library and Information Science from and ALA-accredited school and have experience in public library leadership/administration or have an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary Range
$57,000.00 - $62,000.00 / yearClosing Date
How to Apply
Please send a resume along with a cover letter to patriciadurgin1954@gmail.com or by mail to Minot-Sleeper Library Board of Trustees, 35 Pleasant St. Bristol, NH 03222. Review of applications began August 10, 2023. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected. Applicants will be notified as appropriate.
Posted
2023-08-24 | Quick link to this job