Library Director - E.C. Scranton Memorial Library,
Madison, Connecticut. The Scranton Library Board of Trustees seeks a
full-time Library Director to oversee and supervise all operations of
the E.C. Scranton Memorial Library located in beautiful Madison,
Connecticut. This is an exciting opportunity to provide direction and
leadership as the library undergoes a major expansion and renovation
project with an anticipated completion date of fall 2020. The library,
located in an historic building designed by Henry Bacon in the heart of
downtown, boasts a circulation over 130,000 volumes and over 100,000
library visits per year.
The Scranton Library offers a competitive salary and benefits.
Job Summary: In keeping with the mission of the E.C.
Scranton Memorial Library, the Library Director is responsible for
developing and supporting all efforts necessary to maintain a free
library, responsive to the community’s needs for information, education,
and recreation. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Library
Director develops library policies, monitors library services, develops
and manages the budget, collaborates on fundraising efforts, creates
public relations materials, supervises staff and volunteers, oversees
the physical plant, and stays informed of developments in library
management. In addition, the Library Director serves as a member ex
officio of the Board of Trustees and attends monthly meetings of the
Scranton Library Friends. As the chief representative of the library,
the Library Director communicates with and provides information to
Madison officials, staff and boards on a regular basis.
Essential job duties include: Ensure all library
services are of the highest quality and adequately meet the needs of the
Madison Community. Assist the Board with both long and short range
plans to support and promote the mission of the library and address
issues as they arise. Compile library statistics and create reports for
monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees, the Library’s annual report
and the Connecticut State Library. Manage and oversee the evaluation,
planning and execution of library programs for children, teens and
adults; the selection and maintenance of library materials including
books, media, and electronic resources that meet the needs of the
community; the purchasing, utilization, and maintenance of technology to
deliver, monitor and enhance library services. Prepare the annual
budget for Board review and approval in a timely manner. Coordinate,
communicate and cooperate with the Board of Finance and Board of
Selectmen in preparing the annual budget. Collaborate with the
Development Committee to lead fundraising efforts such as writing and
administering the Annual Appeal and other planned giving programs. Act
as a conduit between the Board, Scranton Library Friends, and staff to
ensure smooth implementation of fund-raising activities. Manage internal
and external communication of the Library including but not limited to
brochures, newsletters, fliers, and newspaper articles. Develop and
maintain cooperative relationships with the Madison Town Government,
Madison Public Schools, the Madison Art Society, and other community
organizations. Oversee the hiring, evaluation and when necessary,
termination of all staff. Administer employee benefits programs. Provide
direction for the maintenance of an attractive, safe, comfortable, and
convenient building to serve the public. Provide leadership and
direction for major development projects including upcoming construction
and renovation of facilities. Participate in state and regional library
organizations, as appropriate, to advocate for relevant library issues.
Requirements: Candidates must have an MLS degree from
an accredited school, in addition to five (5) years of progressively
responsible experience in library administration and staff supervision,
including three (3) years in the supervision of a public library major
department or as a director of a public library. A combination of
education and experience which demonstrates the ability to successfully
meet the requirements of the position may be considered.
Candidates must possess vision, creativity,
motivational and technological skills. Must express a willingness to
become involved in the community and understand its needs as well as
recognize future library trends and move the E.C. Scranton Memorial
Library in those directions. Candidates must have the energy and
commitment to meet the challenge of The Board's effort to renovate and
transform the library.
The successful candidate will possess excellent
communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to
prepare and publicly present reports in a clear and concise manner.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to think critically; to draw
conclusions or approaches to problems and implement solutions. Must have
the ability to foster relationships and deal effectively with
officials, business owners, outside agencies, employees, and the general
public.
Town of Madison: Madison, located on the Connecticut
shoreline, is a residential community with Connecticut’s longest sandy
beaches. With an unspoiled natural environment and well-run, efficient
town government, Madison boasts one of Connecticut’s best performing
public school system. Madison is located in southern New England on the
I-95 corridor halfway between New York City and Boston. The town’s
18,000 residents enjoy the downtown business district of charming
locally run retail establishments. Recreational activities are abundant
with the town’s beaches, parks, a town farm and miles of town owned
hiking trails. Learn more about Madison at www.madisonedc.com and
www.madisonct.com.
Application: Please submit cover letter, salary requirements, past three years salary and resume to scrantonlibraryhr@scrantonlibrary.org
or Director Application, E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, 801 Boston
Post Road, Madison, CT 06443. No telephone inquiries. Applications
submitted by October 18, 2018 will be considered. E.C. Scranton Memorial Library is an EOE Employer.
