Barney Library Branch Manager - The
Farmington Libraries is seeking an enthusiastic community-minded person
to become our new Branch Manager at the Barney Library. The ideal
candidate will bring a wealth of experience serving the needs of
customers in a public library or similar customer service environment.
The Barney Library has a long and proud tradition of serving the needs
of Farmington residents, including those who live in Farmington Village.
This full-service Branch Library exudes historic character in a
charming New England setting that local residents treasure as their home
away from home.
The Barney Library Branch Manager has overall
responsibility and accountability of all functions of the Barney Library
Branch. This includes the management of the public service operations
including lending services, adult services, youth services, outreach
services and building security. The Branch Manager coordinates the
development of the Barney Library’s print and non-print collections and
programming efforts and supports the Branch staff in all areas of
administration. This position ensures the highest level of service is
provided by Branch staff to all those who visit the Branch, whether
in-person or virtually, in order to access library and information
services. Ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion is a central focus of
the Farmington Libraries.
Please find the complete job description here for more information.
A Master’s Degree in Library Science or related field is preferred. A
minimum of three years of increasingly responsible leadership experience
in a public library, school library or museum setting, along with a
minimum of two years of supervisory experience is required.
Hours: 35 hours per week, including one evening per week and regular Saturday rotation is required.
Salary: $50,000-$57,500 with excellent benefits, including paid health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave.
Please send resume and cover letter to mkucia@farmingtonlibraries.org. Applications are due by January 18th, 2022. The Farmington Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.