Assistant Library Director

State; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurances

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stevens Memorial Library in North Andover seeks an experienced Assistant Library Director to support the Director in daily operations, budgeting, staff oversight and program development.

The successful candidate will coordinate collections, public programming, partnerships with town departments, and ensure excellent customer service while advancing the library's FY2023–FY2027 strategic plan.

Qualifications

• MLS or Master’s in Library Science or related field plus 7–10 years in library management.
• Experience with budgeting, staffing, and program planning.
• Knowledge of public library operations, MN state/federal guidelines, and municipal administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in daily library operations and staff management.
• Draft schedules, review time off, and assist budgeting and expenditures.
• Oversee public health, safety, and customer service.
• Develop and implement library policies.
• Coordinate recruitment and training of staff and volunteers.
• Collaborate with departments and partners for programming and grants.

Skills

Budgeting

Staff mentoring

Public administration

Strategic planning

Education

MLS/Masters

Tools

Integrated Library Systems

Job description

Assistant Library Director, Stevens Memorial Library (North Andover)

The Stevens Memorial Library is searching for its next proven professional library leader. They will be a key member of the team in the next stages of developing Stevens’ services as we approach the end of our FY2023 –FY2027 Strategic Plan. Learn more about our vision, mission, and values in the "Stevens Memorial Library Strategic Plan FY2023 – FY2027." Read "Stevens Quick FAQs" for operational details.

For the full job description, visit Town’s website at https://www.northandoverma.gov/798/Employment-Opportunities for links to the Strategic Plan, Stevens Quick Facts, and a description of the Town and our community.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the Director in all aspects of the daily operations of the Library, its staff, and services.
• Drafts work schedules, reviews time off requests and assists in the assessment of staff and workloads. Assists the Director in budgeting for the Library and managing expenses.
• Manages the public health and safety of the Library.
• Creates and implements new policies for the Library.
• Assists in the recruitment and training of staff and volunteers.
• Oversees and works closely with the Collection Managers to maintain the Library’s collection of items. Coordinates and oversees the public programing offerings of the Library.
• Identifies and promotes partnerships with other Town resources, such as Youth Services, Council on Aging, North Andover Public Schools, the Steven Estate and other organizations and social service agencies.
• Assists in the promotion and publicity of Library services, collections, and programming.
• Serves as a liaison to the public and resolves any complaints that arise.
• Maintains awareness and ensures effective utilization of the Massachusetts Library System and state and regional agencies.
• Works with the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium, Town IT Department, and various library technology vendors to ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of the Library’s equipment and infrastructure.
• Identifies grants and other funding operations to support public programming.

Qualifications

Graduation from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Library Administration, Library Science, Business Administration or Library Technology; supplemented by 7 - 10 years of experience in library management, library administration, public administration, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

KnowledgeofComputerized integrated library systems; General OSHA regulations, ADA laws, and applicable state and local building codes; Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information on municipal library administration and operations; Internet operations and the provision of content and access to internet users; Networking technologies and products related to library operations; Security and related issues dealing with public access to a variety of technologies; Public library administration and operations including management, budgeting, programming, and customer service; MBLC state finance reports; The use of standard office equipment including computers and relevant software programs.

Ability to:Analyze professional and technical problems and arrive at effective, workable, and timely solutions; Plan and coordinate the activities and equipment used in the municipal library; Analyze problems, identify, and plan for alternative solutions, and implement plans; Multi-task and prioritize work; Train and provide mentoring to staff; Maintain confidentiality; Assign and supervise the work of others; motivate employees to work toward common goals; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, elected officials, coworkers, residents, and members of the general public.

Skill in Creating budget documents and approving expenditures; Oral and written communications; Preparing reports and making presentations; Customer service, problem solving, and troubleshooting.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$93,138.00- $105,000.00/year

Salary Notes

Benefits: health, dental & other insurances; vacation, sick, personal, 13 paid holidays; tuition reimbursement, & more

Closing Date

Open until filled. Rolling review begin Mon., 11/2/26