The Greenwich Library (CT)
Board of Directors seek a dedicated visionary leader and committed
library professional as its next Director. For 217 years, Greenwich
Library – a Library Journal “Five Star Library” – has served as the
intellectual and cultural hub of its community. The 63,518 residents of
the Town of Greenwich receive high-quality services through the Main
library (104,000 s/f) and two branch libraries, the Byram Shubert
Library and the Cos Cob Library. The Director leads a dedicated staff
of 61 Full-time (91 FTE including part-time) with a $10 million annual
budget generated from both public and private sources. Following a
recent major renovation of the Main Library, the organization is poised
to engage the community in new and exciting ways. Highlights include a
generous programming budget, an impressive physical and digital
collection, and a large staff with specialized librarians. Key
initiatives include motivating staff to continue providing excellent
service post-pandemic; reimagining Greenwich library services and
programs after recent facility renovations; spearheading a Cos Cob
Library renovation, and executing a new 3-year strategic plan.
Founded in 1640, Greenwich is the gateway to New England. A town of
diverse and vibrant neighborhoods, Greenwich is one of the top 100
places to live in the United States (CNN and Money Magazine). Less than
an hour from Manhattan and easily accessible on the Metro-North Rail
Line, it is known for its excellent public and private schools, low
taxes, and civically engaged residents. Greenwich’s recreational
amenities include several beautiful public beaches, the Greenwich
Symphony, choral society, and an active arts council. Located in
Fairfield County, Greenwich successfully combines a cosmopolitan
atmosphere with the friendliness of a small New England town.
Responsibilities. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director is
responsible for providing innovative leadership in the overall
administration of the Library; preparing the public and private annual
operating and capital budgets; directing and controlling the expenditure
of funds within the constraints of approved budgets; managing the
Deputy Director and other supervisory personnel; directing all personnel
actions; administering labor contracts ¬– including grievance
procedures; recommending and implementing policies to be established by
the Board of Directors; attending community and professional meetings;
anticipating the needs of the community and developing new cultural
events and programs in response, and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications. Master’s Degree in Library Science from an
ALA-accredited program required and a minimum of eight years of public
library experience preferred with five or more years of
management/administrative experience in libraries; or any equivalent
combination of training and experience which provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work required. The ideal
candidate will have deep financial acumen, the ability to balance
numerous constituencies, union experience, excellent presentation
skills, comfort with consensus hiring practices, and a combination of
empathy and humility.
The hiring salary range is $170,000 – $192,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller, karenmiller@braburymiller.com. Applicants must also apply via the Town of Greenwich job opportunities website here: Greenwich Library Director. This position closes on September 18, 2022.
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