Library Director, Town of Yarmouth Public Libraries (Yarmouth)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Yarmouth is seeking a Library Director to lead its public libraries. This role involves managing operations, overseeing staff, and ensuring effective library services. Candidates should have a Master's in Library Science and extensive experience in library administration. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the community's library services.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in public library administration.
• State certifications by the Massachusetts Board of Library required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of two public library locations.
• Oversee staffing, materials selection, and library services.
• Prepare and control the annual departmental budget.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Grant Writing

Customer Service

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Job description

Library Director, Town of Yarmouth Public Libraries (Yarmouth)

The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a Library Director to join their leadership team!

Working under the administrative direction of the Assistant Town Administrator, the Library Director manages the operation of two public library locations; oversees all library services, operations and activities including, but not limited to: staffing, materials selection, collection development and maintenance, cataloging and other technical service operations, reference services, children’s services, young adult services, and other programs and services provided to the general public.

Coordinates and evaluates staffing levels at the libraries and implements improvements; maintains personnel records, trains, supervises, and evaluates personnel.

Prepares, monitors, and controls the annual departmental budget for the two libraries, presents and defends same, authorizes all expenditures, oversees payroll and payment of bills.

Directs a continuing and formal planning process that identifies community and library needs, provides direction for library development and serves a base for evaluation of library effectiveness in relation to changing community needs.

Researches, pursues, and writes grants in response to library needs and monitors grant expenditures, develops plans and policies to procure individual and corporate donations for libraries.

Develops library policies in consultation with the Town Library Board; implements and interprets those policies; studies the trends in the delivery of library service in relation to local demographics to plan for and implement the most appropriate services and methods of service.

Studies societal trends as they relate to the development of the library’s collection and program development.

Establishes collection development policies for two libraries, oversees the selection of books and other materials to maintain appropriate collections in two locations, evaluates collections and, where appropriate, participates in the selection of books and other library materials, manages the process of filtering of old publications and materials, oversees library use of the CLAMS system, oversees purchasing of supplies, furnishings and equipment.

Promotes and publicizes library activities, plans and executes grant related programs, events, speakers, etc., represents the library at community events and at professional meetings, attends a variety of professional meetings for state and region. May serve on professional councils and committees.

Manages the maintenance of library buildings and equipment, coordinates repairs and maintenance of the buildings in consultation with the Building & Grounds Division, evaluates facility needs and submits capital improvement requests in consultation with Building & Grounds.

Attends meetings of the Library Board and represents the libraries at meetings of other town boards and/or committees, maintains contact with other community associations, consults with the Board to develop short- and long-range plans for the libraries.

Studies trends in telecommunications and computing and integrates appropriate technology for the delivery of library service functions, arranges for the installation of new technologies, trains staff, responsible for maintenance and updating of same.

Supports the goals of the Town of Yarmouth through creative problem solving, decision making, commitment to customer service, and by taking initiative to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Library Division. Provides instruction and mentoring to subordinate employees. Provides advice and support to supervisors.

Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates.

Qualifications

Education:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university.

Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in public library administration; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:
State certifications by the Massachusetts Board of Library required.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$85,157.00- $114,961.00/year

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Library Director, Town of Yarmouth Public Libraries (Yarmouth)

The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a Library Director to join their leadership team!

Working under the administrative direction of the Assistant Town Administrator, the Library Director manages the operation of two public library locations; oversees all library services, operations and activities including, but not limited to: staffing, materials selection, collection development and maintenance, cataloging and other technical service operations, reference services, children’s services, young adult services, and other programs and services provided to the general public.

Coordinates and evaluates staffing levels at the libraries and implements improvements; maintains personnel records, trains, supervises, and evaluates personnel.

Prepares, monitors, and controls the annual departmental budget for the two libraries, presents and defends same, authorizes all expenditures, oversees payroll and payment of bills.

Directs a continuing and formal planning process that identifies community and library needs, provides direction for library development and serves a base for evaluation of library effectiveness in relation to changing community needs.

Researches, pursues, and writes grants in response to library needs and monitors grant expenditures, develops plans and policies to procure individual and corporate donations for libraries.

Develops library policies in consultation with the Town Library Board; implements and interprets those policies; studies the trends in the delivery of library service in relation to local demographics to plan for and implement the most appropriate services and methods of service.

Studies societal trends as they relate to the development of the library’s collection and program development.

Establishes collection development policies for two libraries, oversees the selection of books and other materials to maintain appropriate collections in two locations, evaluates collections and, where appropriate, participates in the selection of books and other library materials, manages the process of filtering of old publications and materials, oversees library use of the CLAMS system, oversees purchasing of supplies, furnishings and equipment.

Promotes and publicizes library activities, plans and executes grant related programs, events, speakers, etc., represents the library at community events and at professional meetings, attends a variety of professional meetings for state and region. May serve on professional councils and committees.

Manages the maintenance of library buildings and equipment, coordinates repairs and maintenance of the buildings in consultation with the Building & Grounds Division, evaluates facility needs and submits capital improvement requests in consultation with Building & Grounds.

Attends meetings of the Library Board and represents the libraries at meetings of other town boards and/or committees, maintains contact with other community associations, consults with the Board to develop short- and long-range plans for the libraries.

Studies trends in telecommunications and computing and integrates appropriate technology for the delivery of library service functions, arranges for the installation of new technologies, trains staff, responsible for maintenance and updating of same.

Supports the goals of the Town of Yarmouth through creative problem solving, decision making, commitment to customer service, and by taking initiative to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Library Division. Provides instruction and mentoring to subordinate employees. Provides advice and support to supervisors.

Performs similar or related work as required or as situation dictates.

Qualifications

Education:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university.

Experience:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in public library administration; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:
State certifications by the Massachusetts Board of Library required.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$85,157.00- $114,961.00/year

Closing Date

How to Apply

Please complete an employment application form found at www.yarmouth.ma.us/jobs. Submit completed employment application form, resume and cover letter to [e-mail] with “Library Director” in the subject line and include your full name, address, phone number and email address on the cover letter and resume.

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2025-05-21| Quick link to this job