Town Librarian - Fairfield (CT) Public Library. Fairfield Public Library
– You Belong Here! The Town of Fairfield (CT) seeks a Town Librarian to
lead the Library to new levels of excellence. Reporting to a six-member
Board of Trustees and the First Selectman (as Town department head),
the successful candidate will serve a community of 60,000+ residents
from two locations – a Main Library (renovated in 2006) - housing the
Bruce S. Kershner Gallery and an innovative children’s space - and a
busy, popular neighborhood Branch Library. The new Town Librarian will
work with a committed staff, an energetic core of volunteers, an
established Friends of the Library, and a proposed $3.6 million budget
to deliver quality library services and programs. Key opportunities
include building strong external partnerships with community agencies
and organizations; developing alternative service models while
sustaining core library services; exploring new funding streams for
program development; working closely with the Town of Fairfield as a
contributor and collaborator; and supporting a strong, dedicated staff
committed to change and innovation.
Fairfield, Connecticut is a charming and thriving town
featuring five miles of shoreline on the Long Island Sound. Fairfield
has five town beaches, two universities, many parks and ball fields, two
public golf courses, and a vibrant array of restaurants and stores.
Family-oriented Fairfield also has top-notch, high performing public
schools with rich academic programs. Only 50 miles from New York City,
Fairfield is easily accessible to I-95 and the Merritt Parkway and has
three train stations on the Metro North line that extends from New
Haven, Connecticut to New York’s Grand Central Terminal. Fairfield is in
Fairfield County, Connecticut, between the cities of Bridgeport and
Stamford. Additional information about the Library, Fairfield, and the
surrounding area can be found at Fairfield Links.
Responsibilities. The Town Librarian of the Fairfield
Public Library reports to a six-member Library Board of Trustees, serves
as a Town department head (reporting to the First Selectman on
administrative matters), and works with the Board, staff, First
Selectman, and major stakeholders to support and implement the strategic
vision for the Library, aligning the Library’s mission, goals and
objectives with the community’s needs and priorities. Overall
responsibilities include: developing and maintaining effective internal
and external communications; building and leading a diverse team of
talented professionals to manage Library operations; planning,
evaluation and oversight of the library budget; strengthening current
governmental funding sources; and developing additional revenue sources.
Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are a master’s
degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum
of five years of increasingly responsible administrative library
experience including a minimum of three years supervisory experience.
Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and
enthusiasm; superior written and oral communications ability;
exceptional people skills; demonstrated success in effectively promoting
library services to the community; political acumen; collaborative and
consensus-building skills; and a thorough knowledge of current trends
and “best practices” for libraries. Proven success working effectively
with a policy-making board, unions, and collaboratively with Town
officials is desirable.
Compensation. A starting salary range of $115,000 –
125,000 (with final placement dependent upon experience and
qualifications) and the Town offers an attractive benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury. The position closes October 1, 2017.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Town Librarian - Fairfield Public Library
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Location:
Fairfield, CT, USA