Library Director - Acton Public Library,
Old Saybrook. The Acton Public Library is a library where the service
values are pleasant and efficient service to the public and the staff
values are a spirit of helping and supporting each other whenever
assistance is needed.
Position Overview: Plans, organizes, and administers
the comprehensive program of a community library with educational,
recreational and related cultural services; oversees the maintenance of
the library building, equipment, and facilities; and formulates library
budget, policies and programs.
Primary Responsibilities: Administers personnel
policies and procedures, including but not limited to recruitment,
supervision, training and discipline of staff. Promotes and maintains
effective relationships between library staff and patrons. Prepares
budget and program recommendations for library board consideration for
inclusion in the Town’s annual budget submission. Administers adopted
Library budget and is responsible for accounting of all funds. Prepares
near term and long range planning for development of library services.
Confers with the library’s Board of Directors to establish policies and
programs. Administers, supervises, and performs library tasks in the
functional areas of adult, children’s, and circulation services, events
and facilities management. Analyzes and implements changes of procedures
and methods of delivery of library services as needed to develop the
most efficient service measures. Develops, maintains and expands
collection of materials, programs and services. Evaluates collection for
balance and comprehensiveness. Plans, organizes, and manages technical
and automation services. Participates in professional library
organizations on local, state, regional and national levels, and attends
other professional conferences and workshops to remain current on
developments and advancements in library science, public administration,
and training. Analyzes interests, needs, and cultural expectations of
the community. Develops and/or approves displays and special functions,
such as book reviews, lectures and instructional activities to extend
library services and facilities into the community. Prepares narrative
and statistical reports for the Town of Old Saybrook, the State Library
and the Library Board upon request. Reads professional journals and
other sources for materials selection.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science from
an ALA-accredited institution is required. Seven years of recent
increasingly responsible experience as a librarian in a public library,
including 5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
Desired Characteristics: Strong management skills. A
sense of public service. Vision, energy and enthusiasm for libraries. Is
a creative, outgoing, friendly and cooperative team player. Works
quickly and accurately; organized. Works with the public with tact and
courtesy.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Ability to
plan, organize and implement library services and programs. Ability and
experience in developing and administering a comprehensive budget plan.
Ability to train and supervise library staff. Proficiency with
computers, automated library systems, internet and digital
communications. Familiarity with working within a consortium; LION
experience preferred. Ability to work effectively with a library board.
Ability to work effectively with social, civic, and cultural
organizations. Ability to meet the demands of multiple deadlines in a
timely manner. Ability to work effectively with Town and State
officials. Thorough ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of
other agencies, and the general public. Ability to travel to attend
meetings both inside and outside of Old Saybrook.
License/Certificate: Must hold or be able to obtain a Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.
The essential functions or duties listed above are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to the position.
This is a 40 hours/week position. The annual salary
range is $75,000 to $85,000. If interested reply by November 3, 2017 to:
Carl Fortuna, First Selectman, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
or email a response to leeann.palladino@oldsaybrookct.gov.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Library Director - Acton Public Library, Old Saybrook
Labels:
director,
full time,
middlesex county,
public libraries
Location:
Old Saybrook, CT, USA