Librarian Director – Lydia Taft Pratt Library (West Dummerston, VT)

Vermontlibraries; West Dummerston (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lydia Taft Pratt Library in West Dummerston, Vermont seeks a part-time Library Director for about 20 hours per week. The role offers a hands-on leadership opportunity with competitive hourly pay and benefits not included.

Responsibilities include organizing and coordinating library services, overseeing the space, maintaining cleanliness and safety, and keeping technology up to date. Bachelor’s required; MLS/MLIS preferred; credentials encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate library services.
• Oversee the library space, maintaining organization and cleanliness.
• Create a welcoming, safe environment.
• Ensure library technology is up to date and functioning, including security protocols.
• Maintain the library's website.
• Sustain a diverse collection of materials and ideas.
• Present and advocate for the library's interests in community forums.

Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree required

MLS/MLIS degree preferred

Job description

Lydia Taft Pratt Library in West Dummerston, Vermont is seeking a part time Library Director. Approximately 20 hours/week, benefits not included. Salary range will be between $17 and $20/hour depending on previous experience.

Responsibilities include: organizing and coordinating library services, overseeing the library space, ensuring organization and cleanliness, and creating a welcoming, safe environment. Ensuring that the library's technology is up to date and functioning properly, including security protocols. Maintaining the library's website, and sustaining a collection of materials that represent diverse ideas, information, and insights. Presenting and advocating for the library's interests in appropriate community forums.

A Bachelor's degree is required and an MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent library experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be encouraged to work toward a Vermont Public Library certificate if they do not have a degree in Library Science, and must be willing to pursue continuing education to stay current in library science.

A full job description is available upon request.

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.