Library Director - Rowayton Library

Library Director - Rowayton Library in Rowayton, Connecticut a public, independent library, a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization, has an immediate opening for the Library Director. The Director provides day-to-day management of the library’s programs and projects; manages the collections and is an advocate for the library to the community at large, reports to the 15 member Board of Trustees and supervises the staff and seasonal interns. The successful candidate should have: 5+ years of successful library management/leadership experience; Broad vision of how library services will be delivered in the future; Creative and energetic approaches to tasks; Outstanding oral and written communications skills; Ability to work well with Board, Staff, Community Leaders & Patrons; Strong computer literacy and ability to use and monitor technical equipment; MLS Degree from an ALA accredited institution, preferred. This is a 40 hour/week position geared to the Library’s hours, which are currently Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Summer Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Occasional additional time requirements for special events, meetings, involving evenings and weekends. Salary commensurate with experience meets the CLA Minimum Standards. EOE: M/F/D/V. Please direct cover letters and resumes to: Library Search Committee, rowayton10@mindspring.com or Library Search Committee, P.O. Box 26, Rowayton, CT 06853.