Library Director

Town of Windsor, CT; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, personal days

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Town of Windsor CT is seeking a collaborative, experienced Library Director to lead all library programs, services, operations, staff, and facilities. This full-time leadership position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about public libraries, lifelong learning, community engagement, and exceptional public service.

The Library Director provides leadership and oversight for all library programs, services, operations, staff, collections, facilities, and community

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program with supervisory library experience.
• Progressive responsibility in public library administration, with leadership capabilities.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead library programs, services, activities, and operations with effective supervision.
• Develop and implement the library's master plan, policies, and long-range initiatives.
• Plan, manage and monitor the library budget and resources, including staff and technology.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff while maintaining excellent service.
• Oversee collections, automation, digital resources, and interlibrary loan.
• Build partnerships with schools, Town departments, civic organizations, and residents.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Community engagement

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Job description

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The Town of Windsor is seeking a collaborative, experienced, and community-minded professional to join our team as the Library Director. This full-time leadership position offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about public libraries, lifelong learning, community engagement, and exceptional public service. The Library Director provides leadership and oversight for all library programs, services, operations, staff, collections, facilities, and community initiatives. If you are an innovative and approachable leader who enjoys working with people, developing programs, managing resources, and creating meaningful community connections, we invite you to apply.

Our Community:

A community of 29,500 residents, Windsor is a diverse and welcoming community. Settled in 1633, Windsor sits at the confluence of the Farmington and Connecticut Rivers and is located just north of Hartford, CT, the State’s capital city. In addition to being in close proximity to a wide range of cultural and historic attractions, Windsor is an important regional employment center in New England’s Knowledge Corridor; it is located on I-91 and adjoins Bradley International Airport. The Town is also served by public transit and commuter rail.

The Position:

As the Library Director, this position performs complex supervisory, administrative, technical, and professional work in planning, organizing, implementing, and supervising the Town’s library programs and services. The Library Director provides leadership for library operations and staff while working closely with Town leadership, the Library Advisory Board, community organizations, schools, and residents to ensure the library continues to meet the needs of the community.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Lead the planning, development, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of library programs, services, activities, and operations, ensuring they respond to evolving community needs.

Develop, implement, and maintain the library’s master plan, goals, policies, procedures, and long-range initiatives; provide professional advice and recommendations to the Town Manager and Library Advisory Board.

Plan, manage, and monitor the library budget and resources, including personnel, materials, technology, facilities, revenues, expenditures, fundraising, grants, and donations.

Recruit, hire, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate staff; establish assignments, schedules, procedures, and workloads that support effective and efficient operations.

Oversee library collections, reference and technical services, interlibrary loan, technology and automation, digital resources, and the selection, evaluation, and disposition of materials.

Develop and oversee library programs, special events, outreach, communications, and marketing efforts, using community partnerships and a variety of communication channels to promote library services.

Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, schools, Town departments, civic and community organizations, other libraries, professional networks, and regional partners, representing the library within the community.

Oversee library facilities, equipment, and technology, including maintenance, repairs, improvements, cost estimates, and facility projects; identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Monitor trends and best practices in the library profession; gather and analyze information, prepare reports and recommendations, participate in professional and community activities, and plan for the future of library services.

Our Ideal Candidate Will

Be a collaborative, approachable, innovative, and community-focused leader with a passion for public libraries, public service, lifelong learning, and equitable access to information.

Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences.

Have the ability to develop and implement strategic plans, policies, programs, and services while balancing long-term priorities with day-to-day operational needs.

Demonstrate strong budget management, administrative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with sound judgment, initiative, creativity, and attention to detail.

Have experience recruiting, supervising, developing, motivating, and evaluating staff and fostering a positive, effective, and service-oriented workplace.

Understand current public library trends, technologies, services, and best practices, with experience using library technology, automation systems, digital resources, social media, and other tools that support modern library services.

Have the ability to build productive partnerships and work effectively with Town officials, boards and commissions, schools, community organizations, professional organizations, staff, and the general public while managing multiple priorities and projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association‑accredited program and progressively responsible experience in public library administration, including supervisory experience; OR
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Salary and Benefits:

The starting salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Town employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and sick leave
• Opportunities for professional development

The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. EOE/AA