Friday, January 23, 2026

Library Director (Part-Time) - Scotland Public Library

The Scotland Public Library seeks a customer-focused, community-oriented Library Director to manage a small public library open 20 hours per week with a staff of three.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily library operations, staff supervision and scheduling, budgeting, collection development, building maintenance, and library services in accordance with Library Board policies. Additional duties include program planning, cataloging and materials evaluation, technology use, budget development, preparing statistical reports for the Library Board and State Library, and grant writing.

Requirements:

· Minimum five years of library experience

· Minimum three years of supervisory experience

· Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills

· Knowledge of library principles, intellectual freedom, copyright, collection development, patron confidentiality, and ethical standards

· Proficiency with computers, library software, and digital communication tools

Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours per week; includes evenings and weekends

Salary: $19-21/hour, depending on experience

Benefits: Paid holidays and paid time off

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Beth Delaney, Scotland Public Library Board of Trustees at director@canterburylibrary.org by February 27, 2026.