Library Director - Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives, Stockbridge, MA. Come to the Berkshires! The Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives seeks a dynamic visionary as our next Director!
Position Opening: Library Director, Stockbridge Library, Museum
& Archives. Location: Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Hours: Full-time,
some evenings and weekends. Salary: Regionally competitive salary with
benefits (health/dental insurance, sick leave, paid vacation and
holidays, 401K retirement plan).
Nestled in the beautiful Berkshires of western Massachusetts, the
Stockbridge area offers history, celebrity, romance and intrigue. We are
home to the Norman Rockwell Museum, Tanglewood, Naumkeag, The Berkshire
Theatre Group, Chesterwood, Berkshire Botanical Garden, the Red Lion
Inn, Austen Riggs Center and our annual Stockbridge Main Street at
Christmas. With a year-round population of approximately 1,800 that
expands substantially during the summer months, the region offers
excellent year-round outdoor recreational activities at your doorstep.
Reporting to the 13-member Board of Trustees--the Stockbridge
Library Association (a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization), the
Library Director is responsible for the operations of this historic
library that is a vibrant center of our community.
Responsibilities include the development and implementation of its
services and programs, including: assisting the board with long-range
planning and policy development, and managing all library resources,
including budgets, personnel; coordination with the Central Western
Massachusetts Library System (CW/MARS) and related Evergreen software to
help promote and improve system service; provide library outreach and
serve as liaison with town officials and the community. The director
also oversees the maintenance and security of our beautiful newly
renovated (in 2016) library building and grounds.
This is an exciting time for the Stockbridge Library, Museum &
Archives as we are developing enhanced initiatives around excellence in
children’s, teen, and adult programming along with special events that
are hallmarks of our community-oriented library.
Qualifications: Masters in Library Science (or degree in progress)
from an A.L.A. accredited institution plus a minimum of two to three
(2-3) years of progressively responsible public library leadership,
administration, and management experience. Because the director hires,
mentors and supervises all library personnel, including substitutes and
volunteers, at least two (2) years of supervisory experience is
required. Preferred candidates should have demonstrated knowledge of
emerging trends in public libraries and excellent interpersonal, oral
and written communication skills and a commitment to improving and
expanding existing and new library programs through grant writing and
fundraising initiatives. Technology requirements include demonstrated
experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Google, OCLC and the ability to
learn various software applications including Evergreen, CW/MARS and
other computer related applications as needed.
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter of interest, resume, and
three references (including addresses, phone numbers and email
addresses) to Jim Daily, Chair, Search Committee, SLA Board of Trustees
at: skcommittee@cwmars.org. Review of applications will begin January 15th, 2019. No phone calls please. The Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
