Library Director - Town of Bloomfield. $90,364 - $139,476. The Town of Bloomfield seeks a dynamic,
community-minded Library Director to supervise and manage operations at
the Prosser Public Library (main) and P. Faith McMahon Wintonbury
Library (branch.) The Director maintains a high profile in the community
and advocates for the library at all times. The ideal candidate is
highly collaborative, creative, flexible, and organized. Experience
with expansion or building of a new library is desired. Working closely
with the Library Board, the Director develops library policies, monitors
library services, develops and manages the budget, supervises staff,
and stays informed about developments in library management. In
addition, the Director maintains close connections with the Friends of
the Bloomfield Public Libraries and communicates with and provides
information to Bloomfield officials and staff on a regular basis.
Minimum Qualifications: The minimum qualifications are a Masters of
Library Science (MLS) or Masters of Library and Information Science
(MLIS) from an ALA accredited college or university or be matriculated
in an MLS or MLIS degree program at an ALA accredited college or
university and graduate within one year of employment. Also required
are 7 or more years of related public library work including experience
with integrated library computer systems and either supervisory or
library division responsibilities. Must have and maintain a valid
driver’s license.
Selection Process: All appointments and promotions shall be made
according to merit and fitness for performing the functions of the
position, including factors such as education, experience, aptitude,
knowledge, character, ethics, or other qualifications that would
determine the best candidate for the position. Examinations may include
written, oral, physical, or performance tests or any combination of the
various types of examinations. Offers of employment are contingent
upon satisfactory results on a background check, pre-employment
physical, drug screening and verification of information on the
employment application.
Applications: Applications may be obtained from the Department of
Human Resources, 800 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, CT 06002, or on our
website at www.bloomfieldct.org and must be submitted to Human Resources along with a resume, and cover letter no later than 4:00 pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Applications are accepted ONLY by mail or in person.
Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment
opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability and who may need
this information in an alternative format must contact Cindy Coville,
ADA Coordinator at 860-769-3538 or at ccoville@bloomfieldct.org.
