Thursday, July 26, 2012

Library Director - Wallingford Public Library

Library Director - Wallingford Public Library Board seeks a dynamic, knowledgeable, and skillful Director to lead our talented, savvy, and dedicated staff into the future. Wallingford Public Library is an Association Library with a $2.8 million budget and a long history of excellent Town government support. The 67,000 sq. ft building was expanded and renovated in 2008 and bustles with activity 65 hours per week. The Library is a vibrant community center, with circulation over 700,000. Wallingford Library is a founding member of the Libraries on Line (LION) consortium, and has a small branch to serve the Yalesville section of town. The Town of Wallingford is located between New Haven and Hartford, as well as New York City and Boston, and is home to over 45,000 residents, hundreds of businesses, and Choate Rosemary Hall School. Learn more about the Town of Wallingford at town.wallingford.ct.us. View job description at wallingford.lioninc.org/pdf/directordescription.pdf. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references with contact information via email attachment to director4wpl@gmail.com. In addition, paper copies of these documents should be mailed to Dr. Cynara McPhail, Board President, c/o Wallingford Public Library, 200 North Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492. Review of applications will begin August 15th and continue until the position is filled. Interviews of select candidates will be scheduled beginning mid-September. Position has an intended start date of January 2, 2013.