Library Director - The Booth & Dimock Memorial Library
is seeking a Library Director to lead an enthusiastic and motivated
team to continue providing exemplar services to the Town of Coventry,
CT. Serving a population of approximately 12,500, The Booth & Dimock
Memorial Library is the 2018 recipient of the Coventry Business of the
Year award from the Windham Chamber of Commerce, for its programs and
outreach efforts within the community. With a proposed building
expansion and renovation in the works, there will be lots of
opportunities for a creative and customer service focused individual at
this small town library with its eyes towards the future.
The Library Director would report to the Board of
Trustees while maintaining a close relationship with Town departments.
Responsibilities would include managing daily operations, preparing and
working within the operating budget, seeking additional funding
sources-including grant writing and fundraising, managing and working
with building maintenance contractors, preparing monthly reports to and
for the Board of Trustees and Town of Coventry, planning and
implementing programing for adults, advocating within the community and
at the state level for Library Services, and more.
Successful candidates will have a Master of Information
and Library Services degree from an ALA accredited university and 3-5
years of progressive managerial experience. Send cover letter, resume,
and 2 letters of reference to the Board of Trustees at bdsearch@coventryct.org. This position closes Wednesday, July 18, 2018.
