Head of Children’s Services (Librarian IV) - Wallingford Public Library. The Wallingford Public Library seeks a Head of Children’s
Services to join its Management Team. The successful candidate will be
passionate about providing outstanding services to children and
families, possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills,
delight in collaborating with colleagues and community partners, and be
eager to lead a department that thrives on teamwork. Flexibility and the
ability to lead in a complex, changing environment with competing
demands is also essential. This position reports to the Director.
Position Definition: The Head of Children’s Services oversees a
comprehensive program of library services for children ages 0-12 and
their parents and caregivers, supervises a team of professional
librarians, participates in short and long-range planning for children’s
services and facilities, oversees collection development and
maintenance of materials for children, coordinates activities with other
library departments, and develops collaborative relationships with
local educators and agencies.
The full description is here: https://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/about/employment/
To apply: Send a meaningful cover
letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Jane
Fisher, Director, at jfisher@wallingfordlibrary.org on or before February 11, 2019.
