Library Director – Heath Free Public Library (Heath, MA)

Vermontlibraries; Heath (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heath Free Town Library invites applications for a resourceful Library Director to guide a small, rural library into the future with innovative programs and services. You will oversee administration, collection development, staff supervision, IT and information services, and financial reporting to the Library Trustees, while maintaining our open, friendly atmosphere.

The role is about 25 hours weekly, with some evenings and Saturdays, and requires regular attendance at training and Board

Qualifications

• BA or BS or ALA accredited MLS or MLIS; certification if no MLS/MLIS.
• Familiarity with C/W MARS and Sitka Evergreen ILS.

Responsibilities

• Administration and operation of the library.
• Collection development and maintenance; staff supervision.
• Information and IT services; monthly financial reporting to Trustees.
• Maintain open, friendly atmosphere; support community programs.
• Attend training workshops and Board of Trustees meetings.

Skills

Communication

IT/Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA or BS

MLS/MLIS (ALA accredited)

Tools

C/W MARS

Sitka Evergreen ILS

Job description

The Heath Free Town Library is seeking a resourceful, and creative Library Director to manage and guide our small community-centered library into the future with innovative programs and services.

The Director is responsible for the administration and operation of the library as well as for providing services that are responsive to the educational, cultural, historical, and recreational needs of our small rural community. The director will work collaboratively with the three Library Trustees and library assistant, keeping all players informed and up to date. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the collection development and maintenance, the supervision of staff, information and computer services, monthly operational and financial reporting to the Trustees, as well as maintaining the open, and friendly atmosphere that we are known for.

The position is approx. 25 hours a week with some evening and Saturday hours (library is open 14hrs/week). The selected candidate will be expected to attend training workshops on library skills and Board of Trustees meetings. A complete job description can be found under “news item” at: town of heath.org .

Qualifications:
The position requires a BA or BS or ALA accredited MLS or MLIS. If no ALA accreditation, State Certification of Librarianship from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners or willingness to obtain said certification, and familiarity with C/W MARS and Sitka Evergreen ILS. We also require strong communication and IT/technical skills, and a love of books and people.

Salary is in the range of $21.05-$21.68/hr., with benefits