Library Director - Weston Public Library, Weston,
Connecticut. The Town of Weston seeks an energetic, talented, and
thoughtful leader to become its next Library Director. A town of 10,200,
Weston is a sophisticated, safe, bucolic town with an exceptional
school system. Located in Fairfield County, Weston is about an hour from
New York City. Our community library has dedicated staff, an engaged
board and a committed circle of Friends to expand on our tradition of
excellent service.
The Library recently completed a $1.6 million interior
renovation that provided enhanced meeting space, a new café area, new
furniture, and a dedicated teen space.
The Library is a welcoming, busy destination. In Fiscal
Year 2016, our gate count was 60,000 and circulation was 59,000 items.
Last year, the Library hosted over 7,000 people attending programs or
meetings. Attendance at children’s programming increased over 100% from
Fiscal Year 2015, with more than 4,000 children attending programs.
Children’s circulation was up over 20%. Community groups reserved
meeting rooms over 400 times. The Library had over 45,000 patrons visit
our virtual library.
The department’s budget is approximately $476,000. The
Library Director supervises a staff of eleven, including both full-time
and part-time employees. We are a proud member of Bibliomation, Inc.
The position requires the following qualifications: a
Master of Library Science degree from an accredited university; at least
five years of increasingly responsible professional library experience,
including at least three years in a supervisory position in a public
library; or an equivalent combination of education, work experience and
training.
High energy and a bias for creativity and innovation
are a plus, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, a hands-on work
ethic and interest in and knowledge of emerging technologies.
The budgeted salary is $85,273. The Town offers a
generous employee benefits package consisting of a retirement plan,
health and dental insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick leave.
The deadline to apply for the position is June 2, 2017.
Selected candidates should expect first interviews to take place on the
morning of Saturday, June 10, 2017 and/or the evening of Tuesday, June
13, 2017. The final round of interviews is anticipated to take place on
Monday, June 19, 2017 and/or Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Employment with the
Town of Weston is subject to a background check.
To apply, applicants must submit the following items via email to chris.libraryconsultant@gmail.com:
a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and responses to
our questionnaire. The Supplemental Questions are available at Supplemental Questions. Inquiries about the opportunity should be directed to Christina Nolan at chris.libraryconsultant@gmail.com.
Interested candidates are invited to view the following information at Library Director Search:
WPL Library Director Job Posting, Supplemental Questions, WPL Library
Director Job Description, WPL Strategic Plan, Selected WPL Statistics
and Budget Information, WPL Staff Summary, Bylaws of the Weston Public
Library Board, Renovation Video.
