Assistant Library Director - Burlington Public Library.
The Burlington Public Library seeks a dynamic, energetic, creative, and
innovative individual to assist the Library Director in making the
library a warm and welcoming place. The Assistant Library Director will
be responsible for collection development for the adult collection,
cataloging, supervising assigned staff, planning and marketing programs,
technology, web site maintenance, along with a strong commitment to
customer service. Master’s degree in library science from an accredited
American Library Association institution with three to five years of
public library experience is required. One to three years of supervisory
experience is preferred. This is a full time (37.5 hours) position and
includes a comprehensive Town benefits package. Salary range is $45,000
to $47,121 depending on experience. The complete job description may be
found at the library’s website: www.burlingtonctlibrary.org.
Assists in planning, implementing and evaluating
library services; responsible for collection, development and
maintenance of library materials. Schedules and supervises the library
staff and substitutes for the Director in his/her absence. Performs
marketing duties including, but not limited to preparing press releases,
flyers and newsletter content; develop, produce and promote public
information materials. Provides expertise in the development,
implementation, maintenance and use of technology by library staff and
the public. Manages the library automation system Sierra (Innovative
Interfaces, Inc,) and coordinates with the consortium, Library
Connection, with regards to this system. Manages web-based services and
electronic resources; maintain the library’s website and social media.
The Assistant Library Director’s Qualifications:
Masters’ Degree in library science from a school accredited by the
American Library Association is required. Three to five years of
increasingly responsible leadership experience in the public library
profession with a municipality required. One to three years of
supervisory experience is preferred. Knowledge of the principles,
practices and techniques of modern library operation and administration
is required. Thorough knowledge of and background in various types of
informational materials in various formats is required. Solid working
knowledge of all MS Office suite software is required; solid working
knowledge with WordPress is required.
Employment applications may be obtained at Town Hall.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and
application to: Burlington Town Hall, First Selectmen’s Office, 200
Spielman Highway, Burlington, CT. 06013 until the position is filled.
The email address is selectmensoffice@burlingtonct.us EOE/M-F/AA.
