Monday, April 03, 2017
Library Director – Bethel Public Library
Library Director – Bethel Public Library,
Bethel CT. Creative, energetic individual with strong public service
orientation needed to direct all phases of library operations in a
vibrant Connecticut community of 19,000 with a top-ranked school system.
The Bethel Public Library was recently expanded in 2013 with a new
addition to the historic Seelye House, which serves as the local history
room and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The successful
candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills, and
the ability to relate well to staff, the Board, the community, and other
departments of town government. Strong organizational, managerial, and
sound fiscal management skills are required. The director will be
required to promote outreach, public relations, and fundraising; have
the ability to inspire a strong and creative staff, encouraging staff
development and team building; and will have a strong grasp of
twenty-first century public library trends and the technologies that
support them. The Library has a staff of 22 full and part time
employees, an annual budget of $850,000, circulation of 143,000+, and a
collection of 129,000 items. The Bethel Public Library features a local
history collection and a unique collection of documents and other
memorabilia written by and pertaining to Bethel native, P. T. Barnum. In
addition to the collections, the Library offers nearly 400 programs
annually for people of all ages and interests. The Director works with
an appointed twelve-member Board of Directors and an active Friends of
the Library organization. Minimum Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS and
six years of progressively responsible professional public library
experience, with at least three in a supervisory and/or administrative
capacity. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, with
an attractive benefits package. Salary range $70-$80K. EOE/M/F/V/D. Full
job description (under revision) available at the Library or online at www.bethellibrary.org.
Please send resume and letter of interest to Ted Stevenson, Board
Chair, Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel CT 06801 or to directorsearchbethel1@gmail.com. Review of submissions will begin on receipt. Deadline for applications is May 19.
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Location:
Bethel, CT 06801, USA