Library Director - Durham Public Library.
The Board of Trustees of the Durham Public Library is seeking an
enthusiastic, energetic, community oriented, and technically proficient
Director who will continue to develop the Library’s role as the
cornerstone of the community’s intellectual and cultural life, as well
as provide strategic direction for the Library’s future. The Director is
responsible to the Library Board of Trustees for administration of the
library operation, including: the hiring and retention of staff;
development and maintenance of collections of print and non-print
materials and access to online resources; maintenance and improvement of
physical plant, equipment, and grounds; planning for ongoing program
development; budgeting and financial management; communication and
working relationships with Town government, community organizations and
media; cooperative liaison with other libraries and agencies relevant
to the delivery of library services. Qualifications include: Masters
Degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited institution;
minimum of six years of increasingly advanced public library
administrative experience, including management of library support and
professional staff; demonstrated experience in providing leadership.
Competitive salary and benefits. Cover letter, resume and three
references to rjeriksen@aol.com by May 15, 2013.
