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Library Director Position Opening

Posted on: April 27, 2023 - 10:53am

Director, Buckland Public Library

Buckland Public Library

Job Title:  Library Director (20 hours weekly)

Position reports to:  Buckland Public Library Board of Trustees

The Library Director is responsible for management and operation of the library and its programs.  The Director works closely with Library Board of Trustees as advisor and participant in policy and budget development, goal-setting, planning and evaluation. Other responsibilities include: collection development, budget management and personnel administration. This position is directly accountable to the Library Board of Trustees.  The Buckland Public Library is located in the picturesque village of historic Upper Buckland and supports one of the highest volume of materials’ circulation in the region.

Job Functions:

  • Supervise, directly or through delegation, library services, operations and activities, including but not limited to: materials selection, weeding out and overall collection development; cataloging and other technical service operations; reference, children’s, adult, young adult, and other services, including inter-library loans, provided to the general public and special user groups.
  • Participate, with the Board of Trustees, in a formal 5-year planning process which identifies and addresses community and library needs, provides direction for library development and serves as a base for evaluation of library effectiveness in relation to changing community needs.
  • Advise the Board in library matters and keep it informed of relevant issues and developments at the regional, state and national levels.
  • Attend, when possible, regional, informational and promotional meetings and maintain relationships with the Central and Western Massachusetts Regional System (CWMARS), the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) and MA Board of Library Directors.
  • Attend Board meetings, report on library activities and important issues, participate actively in discussion and contribute ideas and suggestions during the decision-making process.
  • Make policy suggestions to the Board.  Implement and interpret policies adopted by the Board.
  • Oversee the library building and grounds.
  • Recruit and select personnel and volunteers, with the approval of the Board of Trustees.
  • Train, supervise and evaluate personnel and volunteers, as well as collaborate with other groups as necessary.

Financial Operations:

  • Work with treasurer to manage budget.
  • Research, prepare and submit with the assistance of treasurer, annual reports required by MBLC.
  • Work with trustees to prepare grant applications.

Public Relations:

  • Speak before groups and boards, as needed.
  • Serve as liaison with municipal government and the community in general.
  • With trustees, plan and implement events and programs.
  • Work collaboratively with other local cultural organizations and non-profits.
  • Maintains library website and social media presence.
  • Meet for annual review by Board of Trustees.

Experience/Skills Required:

  • Educational qualification at least equal to those specified for library directors in Massachusetts Minimum Standards for Free Public Library Services. BA/BS required.
  • General knowledge of library principles and practices.
  • Congenial personality and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to speak and write effectively and clearly.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in decision-making.
  • Intellectual curiosity and an appreciation of libraries.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment.
  • Ability to occasionally lift, carry and position objects utilizing proper body mechanics and techniques.
  • Strong computer skills preferred.

Salary:

$18,200-$22,724 annually, commensurate with experience/qualifications. Benefits available.

How to apply:

Letter of application and resume to bucklandpubliclibrarytrustees@gmail.com.

Closing date: Open until filled