Library Director - Kent Memorial Library

Library Director - The Kent Memorial Library in Kent, CT is seeking a community-oriented, adaptive and technically proficient Director to lead our growing and progressive library into the exciting next generation - Library 2.0. This position is a unique opportunity to work in the wonderful town of Kent with a dynamic board and creative team of staff and volunteers, managing the diverse operating and planning efforts to get us there. As information science evolves, so will the needs and efforts of our library; the position must stay on top of and integrate new technologies and networking trends while offering diverse programs and culturally rich and educational offerings. The library is a popular destination in the town; our traffic in the past twelve months exceeded 37,000, with annual circulation of approximately 15,800 for adults and 18,000 for children; last year we presented over 180 educational and interactive programs for children and adults, including a lecture series with nationally-recognized speakers, book discussions, poetry writing, self-help and language classes, authors’ readings, films, art exhibits and special vacation programs ranging from fun reading to maintaining an earth-friendly garden. Kent, CT is located in the scenic northwest corner of Litchfield County and is ready to take on the future! The ideal candidate will have the background afforded by Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degrees in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university plus five years of professional public library experience in which they have demonstrated proficiency in the above skills and capabilities; at least three of these years should have been in a supervisory capacity. Salary commensurate with experience. For more information and a job description, visit our website at www.kentmemoriallibrary.org. Send resume and cover letter by December 15, 2011 to kladirsearch@gmail.com.