Library Director - The Terryville Public Library
is seeking a Library Director to lead an enthusiastic staff that
provides services to the greater Town of Plymouth community, which
includes the villages of Terryville and Pequabuck. The library, founded
in 1839, serves a population of nearly 12,000 people.
The Library Director reports to the Library Board of
Trustees while maintaining a close relationship with town departments.
Responsibilities include managing daily operations, preparing and
working within the operating budget, seeking additional funding through
grant writing and fundraising, managing and working with building
maintenance contractors, advocating within the community and at the
state level for Library Services, and more.
The successful candidate for Library Director will have
a Master of Information and Library Services degree from an ALA
accredited university and 3-5 years of progressive managerial
experience.
The Library Director will demonstrate the ability to
work with an experienced staff, the board, an active friends group, and
community groups to make sure that the library understands and meets the
needs of the Town of Plymouth community now and in the future.
The Library Director will be expected to: Be hands-on
in all library operations. Provide a strong focus on the
Terryville-Plymouth community. Work closely with the Board of Trustees
of the Terryville Public Library in its oversight role. Work closely
with the Friends of the Terryville Public Library, which provides
crucial support for the library. Develop and recommend an annual budget
to the Board of Trustees and present the budget to the community for
approval. Manage the library budget by monitoring expenditures.
Recommend policies and advise the Board on operational, fiscal,
staffing, and facilities matters. Work collaboratively with staff to
ensure that the materials selected and the services provided meet the
needs of the community. Determine staffing requirements and hire
personnel to meet those requirements. Prepare, present, and implement
long range goals and plans for the improvement or expansion of library
facilities and information technology resources. Delegate
responsibilities to provide a smooth day-to-day operation of the
library.
Qualifications: Masters in Library/Information Science
from an ALA accredited university. The ideal candidate must also possess
excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Compensation is $65,775 annually, in addition to a
benefits package. To apply, qualified candidates will submit a resume,
cover letter, and Town of Plymouth Employment Application, by mail to
Mary Wollenberg Library Board Chairman, PO Box 73, Terryville, CT 06786.
The Town of Plymouth Employment Application is available at plymouthct.us. All applications due by July 19, 2018.
