Director of Library Services - Town of West Hartford. ALL
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. Application Deadline:
June 15, 2020 or Until Filled.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $165,000.
Job Purpose: The Director of Library Services is the chief
administrative officer for the town of West Hartford’s library system
and performs a variety of managerial, administrative, and professional
library duties including providing leadership for planning, directing,
and coordinating all activities related to the operation of the library.
As head of a town department, the Director works directly with the
Town Manager and across other town departments to coordinate operations,
town financing and budgeting, and implementation of town policies and
initiatives for both the library and other town departments. As the
chief public spokesperson and representative of the Library, the
Director is responsible for relations with the community, government and
partnering organizations.
Minimum Qualifications: Possession
of a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or a Master’s degree in
Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA accredited college or
university and eight years of experience in professional library work
that includes five years supervisory experience.
Job Operation:
As provided by the Town Charter, the Director of Library Services is
appointed and removed by the Library Board and is responsible to the
Board for the library system including implementation of the policies
established by the Board. As the head of a town department, the Director
works with the Town Manager and is responsible to the town for the
operational aspects of the library system including implementation of
town policies. Work is primarily performed in a business office setting
and is accomplished independently, subject to the policies established
by the Library Board and the Town of West Hartford. The position
requires travel to the three locations of the town’s library system,
other town departments and to out-of-town meeting locations, as needed.
Method of Selection: Applications and resumes will be evaluated and
processed upon receipt. The evaluation of education and professional
experience will determine qualified candidates for further
consideration. Telephone interviews may be conducted with a selected
number of qualified applicants for further screening prior to face to
face interviews. Potential employment is contingent upon pre-employment
checks.
West Hartford: The Town of West Hartford, with a
population of 63,268, (2010 census) is a vibrant and diverse community,
which prides itself on its quality municipal services, educational
opportunities, citizen involvement and cultural events. West Hartford
has been repeatedly recognized for these qualities by its citizens,
visitors and numerous educational and lifestyle studies including
Time/Money Magazine’s The Best Places to Live in America 2018.
West Hartford Library: With a history dating back over a century, the
West Hartford Library has evolved from an initial collection of 78 books
donated by Noah Webster to a system of three facilities with over
240,000 volumes, a collection of downloadable materials, seventy online
research databases, a digital collection, public computer labs, a local
history room, professional information and research services, and a
varied and wide-ranging selection of programs for all ages. Working
closely with the community, the library develops and maintains services
that reflect the diverse needs and interests of the town including
reading, listening and viewing for pleasure, life-long learning, digital
literacy, cultural appreciation and citizenship preparation. Emphasis
is placed on accessibility to the library’s offerings by providing WI-FI
access, a user-friendly website featuring 24/7 access to downloadable
and digital materials, homebound loan delivery, and equipment for
individuals with vision, mobility and hearing challenges. The library's
size and central location make it the library of choice for many users
in the Greater Hartford area.
Application Process: To apply online, visit the Town of West Hartford website at www.westhartford.org
and click on “Jobs” in “I Want To” tab. Click the link “Municipal Job
Openings” and select this posting for application instructions.
Applications will be accepted through Monday, June 15, 2020,
or until the position is filled. Interested candidates are encouraged
to submit their application and background information early in the
recruitment process.
