Library Director at Walpole Town Library

METRO | 599; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walpole Town Library seeks a dynamic Library Director to lead both the Bridge Memorial Library and North Walpole Branch Library. Set in a historic New Hampshire village, this role offers a vibrant community near Keene with a Dartmouth-Hitchcock affiliate, demanding strong administrative vision and independent leadership.

The selected candidate will plan, organize, and direct all library operations, ensuring compliance with policies and state laws while fostering excellent patron services and

Qualifications

• Master of Library Science (MLIS) strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree plus substantial management experience may be considered in lieu of MLIS.
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible library experience, including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and manage all aspects of the library in conformity with policies and regulations.
• Provide leadership for Bridge Memorial Library and North Walpole Branch Library.
• Engage with staff, trustees, town leadership, and the library community to advance services.

Skills

Staff interaction

Library resources

Digital media

KOHA ILS

Education

MLIS preferred

Bachelor’s + management experience

Tools

KOHA

Job description

The Walpole Town Library seeks a dynamic Library Director to lead both the Bridge Memorial Library and North Walpole Branch Library. Set in a historic New Hampshire village along the Connecticut River, this role offers a vibrant community near Keene and a Dartmouth-Hitchcock affiliate, requiring strong administrative vision and independent leadership.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of the library in conformity with Trustee policies and municipal and state law and regulations.

EXPERIENCE:

• A Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. A Bachelor’s degree plus substantial work experience in a management position at a public library may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible library experience, including supervisory experience, preferably in a public library setting.
• Demonstrated library management and leadership experience with financial and planning responsibilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to interact effectively with staff, patrons, the Board of Trustees, Town leadership and peers in the library community.
• Knowledge of current resources, programs and services available to libraries and how to implement those resources.
• Experience with digital media including social media, web design and maintenance.
• Ability to configure, use and maintain an Integrated Library System and online catalog (e.g. KOHA).