Director - The
Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Berlin, CT is seeking an innovative and
energetic Director who will propel the Library forward in a world that
continues to change.
Community: The town of Berlin
(population 22,000) is known to be at the geographic center of
Connecticut with easy access to New York and Boston by highway and rail.
With a lovely historic district and 2000 acres of open space with parks
and hiking trails, it combines small town charm with modern amenities.
Function:
In addition to being responsible for all phases of library operations
including budget development, management, supervision of staff (25), the
director is expected to have demonstrably strong general leadership
skills and a collaborative, approachable personal style that will
develop effective working relationships with Board members, staff, and
the public. The Library seeks a champion of our closely held values:
responsive and welcoming assistance for patrons, development of staff,
and forward-thinking innovation. Reporting to the Town Manager and
working collegially with our Board of Library Trustees and Town
agencies, the Library Director serves as a member of the Town’s Top
Management group.
Primary Areas of Responsibility:
Oversees the activities, programs, and services of the Library according
to perceived needs of the community, Town departments, and seasonal
demand. Administers library services through subordinates in the
functional areas of information services, loans, acquisitions, events,
instruction, equipment repair, video and other communications projects,
and facilities management. Develops system improvements as needed.
Prepares budget. Administers adopted budget. Oversees the collection and
accounting of fees and charges. Supervises the employment and
performance evaluation of staff members. Administers personnel
regulations in conjunction with collective bargaining agreement for
employees. Prepares narrative and statistical reports for the Town
Manager, the Board of Library Trustees as requested. Plans agenda items
and coordinates records and materials of the Board of Library Trustees.
Prepares policy and recommends fees for Board of Library Trustees review
and advisement. Plans and implements procedures to augment library
goals and services through Friends of the Library, and in cooperation
with community educational, cultural, civic organizations. Pursues grant
funding from state and federal sources, foundations and corporate
donors to promote, enhance and create new library services, programs and
collections. Administers grant and foundation funds according to
specified guidelines and files all indicated reports within specified
timeframes. Keeps informed of professional issues, trends and attitudes
through reading professional and managerial literature, listservs,
newsletters and journals. Attends all meetings of the Library Board,
Friends Board and all Town and Consortia committee groups.
Attributes and Qualifications:
Passionate commitment to community and unwavering belief in the role
that public libraries play in our communities. Hands-on knowledge of the
principles and practices of 21st-century library management.
Appreciation for and understanding of the union’s role in library
staffing. Open to new and creative ideas that can benefit and engage our
community as well as embrace current practices successfully in place
such as our Non-Dewey cataloging system for our non-fiction collection.
Encourages and supports library staff to have the freedom to pursue
ideas and projects of benefit to the library and community but also does
not hesitate to step in when leadership and problem solving are needed.
Possess top-notch communication and listening skills and set a good
example for professional development through attendance of workshops,
conferences, and continuing education. Master's Degree in Library and
Information Studies from an ALA-accredited program. Five years of
related work, three years of supervisory experience.
Salary and Benefits: $85,000 - $90,000, depending on qualifications. View the benefit package here.
Please complete: Employment Application and return with a cover letter and resume to csullivan@town.berlin.ct.us
or call 860-828-7003 to arrange to drop off the information at Berlin
Town Hall, Room 101, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037. Applications
are being accepted until Monday, March 29, 2021 at 4:30 pm.