Tuesday, July 07, 2015
Director - West Haven Public Library.
Supervises and oversees the operation of the entire West Haven Public
Library System. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Performs the administrative tasks of
overseeing the entire operation of the Library System. Delegates
assigned responsibilities to the Assistant Director and other department
heads. Recommends library changes to the Library Board. Prepares and
oversees the budget. Adheres to allocated budget and administers the
expenditures of the funds. Supervises the general upkeep, maintenance,
minor repair and provisioning of the Main Library and the two branches.
Acts as library spokesman for the Board and advises the board of current
operations and requirements of the Library System. Represents the
library at group, local, state, regional, and national meetings, and
keeps abreast of technological and other advancements in the profession.
Administers public relations programs for the library, conducts staff
meetings and outlines objectives for the year to the staff. Performs
advisory duties in accordance with the requirements of the library
system and the directives of the Board of Trustees of the Village
Improvement Association of West Haven, Inc. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of library
services (techniques; philosophy, procedures); knowledge of library
administration practices and techniques; ability to design and implement
procedures; computer literacy for system and personal computers;
ability to train and supervise staff; ability to speak and write
effectively; good judgment. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
YOU MUST INDICATE ON YOUR APPLICATION THAT YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING
EXPERIENCE: Five to seven years of professional library work, two years
of which were in a responsible and administrative capacity, and a
master’s degree in Library Science. Salary: $58,000 - $75,000 per yr.
LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS: Please email cover letter and resume
no later than July 31, 2015 to: Board President, Alan Olenick • alan.olenick@snet.net No telephone inquiries. EOE/MF.
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Location:
West Haven, CT, USA