Job Details

Library Director, Goffstown Public Library (Goffstown, NH)

Governance and Strategic Planning

• Works with the Library Board of Trustees to develop goals and objectives

for the provision and continued improvements of library services. Helps to

develop comprehensive long and short-range plans and the policies and

procedures to implement those plans.

• Prepares all statistical and narrative reports and documents as required -

including, but not limited to - the annual town report; annual state and

federal reports; and monthly reports for the Library Board of Trustee

meetings.

• Fosters and maintains a positive relationship with the Library Trustees.

Fiscal Management

• Prepares draft budgets and provides support information to assist the

Library Board of Trustees in the budgeting process. Demonstrates sound

fiscal responsibility in budgetary matters.

• Ensures that invoices are prepared, coded, and entered in the town

finance software system; copies and delivers all invoices to the town

Finance Department on a weekly basis.

Personnel and Staff Development

• Maintains an open, communicative relationship with the Library staff to

foster a positive, collaborative work environment.

• Responsible for all personnel management, including recruitment

oversight, training, and performance management.

• Encourages professional growth of all Library staff through participation in

professional associations, workshops, seminars, staff development, and

other activities as appropriate.

Community and External Relations

• Promotes and represents the Library at various functions including civic

and school events to establish and maintain goodwill.

• Responds to the changing needs of the community, including establishing

a library environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and accessible.

• Represents the Library at meetings of the Town Department Heads, Select

Board, Budget Committee, Planning Board and others when necessary or

invited.

• Acts as or appoints a liaison to the Friends of Goffstown Public Library.

Collections and Services

• Develops and oversees collection development plan; delegates specific

collection development responsibilities to Library staff.

• Performs all other duties necessary to provide smooth and effective

operation of the library on an ongoing basis, including coverage of public

service areas and meeting the informational needs of the public.

Professional and Consortium Involvement

• Maintains involvement in GMILCS, Inc. by reviewing materials and

attending all board meetings; serves on committees and groups.

• Serves on the GMILCS, Inc. Executive Board as expected of the

organization, including leadership roles.

• Maintains involvement in professional organizations and attends local

professional meetings and conferences.

Facilities Management

• Directs the development, repair and maintenance of the Library building

and grounds.

• Ensures that library services and facilities comply with federal, state, town

laws and local regulations.

Compliance and Administration

• Investigates and recommends upgrades to library automation and

appropriate library technologies. Stays abreast of library trends, new

developments in the field, and identifies concepts, programs, etc. which

could benefit or improve library services.

• Maintains current knowledge of New Hampshire laws and regulations

governing or impacting the activities of public libraries.

Qualifications

This position requires a Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLS) from
an ALA-accredited program and a thorough knowledge of professional library
principles, methods, and practices. Extensive experience in public library
administration and a minimum of five years in a supervisory role are required.
The ideal candidate must be a collaborative leader and team player with
demonstrated experience in delivering exemplary customer service within a
library environment.
The candidate must possess proven communication and organizational skills,
experience in supervision and training, and demonstrate an understanding of the
operations and functions of public libraries.
The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of technology-related library
functions, both internal and consortium-related services, and should have an
understanding of these functions.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$88,670.00 - $95,909.00  / year

Closing Date

How to Apply

Please send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3)
professional references to: trustees@goffstownlibrary.com with the email subject:
Library Director Position no later than December 1, 2025. The Goffstown Public
Library will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable
accommodations for the hiring process.

Posted

2025-10-02 |  Quick link to this job