Thursday, January 19, 2012
Library Director - Town of Hamden
Library Director - Hamden, Connecticut. The Town of Hamden
announces the recruitment for the position of Library Director. This
position is unclassified and non-competitive and is appointed by the
Hamden Library Board. The Hamden Library Board is seeking a Library
Director who will build upon the Library’s accomplishments and establish
programming that is innovative, creative and responsive to the needs of
the community. The Board is seeking applicants who posses and can
demonstrate the following: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an
accredited institution. Minimum of five years of progressively
responsible library administration experience, at least three years in a
supervisory capacity. Experience creating a budget, presenting to the
town’s citizens and officials, and implementing the approved budget.
Strong background and skills in a broad range of current library
technologies. Demonstrated record of innovative library programming and
outreach. Strong written and verbal communication skills. A ‘can-do’
leadership philosophy that is both cooperative and inclusive. Knowledge
of fundraising techniques, including grant sources. Documented success
in collaborative endeavors with community stakeholders. Establishment of
a warm, friendly atmosphere that welcomes diversity in all ways. Sense
of humor combined with customer service attitude and skills. Unwavering
belief in the value of the public library. Copies of the job description
and employment applications are available in the Personnel Department
daily from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Interested candidates should send their
resumes and completed applications to the Personnel Department, Hamden
Government Center, 2750 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518. Deadline:
Resumes and applications must be received in the Personnel Department no
later than 4:30pm on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. The Town of Hamden is an AA/EEO Employer.
Labels:
director,
full time,
new haven county,
public libraries
Location:
Hamden, CT, USA