Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Library Director – North Branford Public Library
Library Director – North Branford Public Library,
North Branford, CT. The Town of North Branford needs a creative, public
service oriented professional to direct library operations in a vibrant
Connecticut community of 14,407, with two community centered Libraries:
Atwater Memorial Library in North Branford and Edward Smith Library in
Northford. The Director must work closely with staff, Library Board,
Town Manager, and other town departments. Strong communication,
personnel management, and fiscal management skills are required. The
Director promotes outreach, public relations, and fundraising; leads and
develops a strong and committed staff; and cultivates a strong grasp of
modern library trends and the technologies that support them. The
library has a staff of 6 full time and 10 part time employees, an annual
budget of $688,000, circulation of 95,000 and a collection of 78,000
items. There are around 500 programs annually for adults and children,
with total attendance circa 10,000. The library has just initiated Maker
Spaces for adults and children, and these are ripe for growth and
improvement. The Library Director works under the administrative
direction of the Town Manager, with policy guidance from a 5-member
Library Board. Minimum Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS with five years
of progressively responsible public library experience, including a
minimum of two years in a supervisory capacity. Salary commensurate with
experience and qualifications, with an attractive benefits package.
Salary range $68-72K. Job description and application available on the
Town’s website www.townofnorthbranfordct.com
and at the Town Manager's Office, 909 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT
06471 during regular business hours. Please submit application and other
materials in person or by mail (no faxes). Deadline will be Friday, September 8, 2017 by 4:00 p.m. EEO/AA
Labels:
director,
full time,
new haven county,
public libraries
Location:
North Branford, CT 06471, USA