Assistant Director of Library Services - North Haven Memorial Library. Assists Library Director in the management, supervision, and
administration of the North Haven Memorial Library in order to provide
maximum services to library patrons in accordance with library and town
policy. Reports directly to the Director of Library Services. Schedules
and supervises the library staff and substitutes for the Director, in
his/her absence. Ability to administer the activities of a public
library and supervise the work of others. Ability in oral and written
communications. Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating
library services. Good organizational skills including the ability to
prioritize. Expertise and proficiency with computers and related
hardware, popular library software, internet and digital communications.
Leads the Adult Material Selection Committee. Attends professional
meetings. Purchases materials and supplies. Compiles periodic
statistics. Ensures safe conditions for staff and public. Takes
appropriate action in building emergencies. Thorough knowledge of reader
interest level, authors, and reference resources. Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with superiors,
subordinates, and official of other departments and agencies.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public
administration as applied to a public library. While performing the
duties of this job the employee must stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel,
crouch and reach with hands and arms. Employee must regularly lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.
Requirements: M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA accredited college
or university plus 3-5 years progressively responsible library
administration including one to two years in a supervisory capacity. The
successful candidate is expected to work evenings and Saturdays in
rotation. This is a 40hr/week position and part of a collective
bargaining unit.
Job Salary Range: $63,733 - $89,232
Apply here: http://www.northhaven-ct.gov/government/employment_opportunities.php
