Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Library Director - James Blackstone Memorial Library/Branford
Library Director - James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, Connecticut, www.blackstonelibrary.org.
The Board of Trustees of the James Blackstone Memorial Library is
seeking applications for the position of Library Director. The Director
reports directly to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for
management of all aspects of the library including, but not limited to,
the clear and active articulation of the vision and mission of the
Library to the Branford community, and the establishment of policies and
procedures that support and enhance that vision and mission; reporting
regularly to the Board of Trustees on the needs of the Library; the
development of programs that are responsive to community needs; the
preparation and administration of a library budget as approved by the
Board and the implementation of the policies of the Board of Trustees.
The Blackstone Library was founded in 1896 and is a tax-exempt, non
profit 501c(3) corporation. It occupies a beautiful and architecturally
significant building adjacent to the town green in the center of
Branford, a picturesque suburb of New Haven on the Connecticut shore
with a population of approximately 28,000. The library's annual budget
is approximately $1.4 million, of which 84% is provided by the town of
Branford. The balance of the operating budget is from grants,
contributions, special fundraising events and endowment income. The
library employs 14 full-time and 10 part-time staff, and the collection
holds more than 85,000 items of which more than 76,000 are books. Its
varied schedule of programming as well as its auditorium and meeting
room make it a significant center of activity for the Branford
community. Expansion of the library to fulfill a vision of a 21st
Century library and to better accommodate increasing community needs,
along with a capital campaign to fund that expansion, is being
contemplated. Requirements: MLS from an ALA accredited institution.
Significant experience in library administration in a leadership role in
a public library. Experience in strategic planning. Thorough
understanding and working knowledge of current library technology.
Proven ability to work effectively with board members, staff, community
leaders and the public. Strong oral and written communication skills and
strong management skills. Experience in budget preparation and
administration, and involvement in state, local or national library
associations. Some experience with fundraising. Salary: Commensurate
with experience. To Apply: Submit by Email: 1. A letter of application
that addresses the candidate’s qualifications and experience with
particular reference to the above requirements; 2. A current resume; 3.
Three reference contacts; 4. Salary Requirements. Materials must be sent
electronically to BlackstoneSearch2012@gmail.com. To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than May 20, 2012. The James Blackstone Memorial Library is an equal opportunity employer.
Labels:
director,
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new haven county,
public libraries
Location:
Branford, CT, USA