Library Director, Leach Library (Londonderry, NH)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leach Library is seeking a Library Director in Londonderry, NH. The role reports to the Board of Trustees and works with a management team to supervise personnel, shape collections, and create programs for all ages.

This in-person, full-time position offers a salary range of $95,035.20–$105,000 with excellent benefits, commensurate with experience, and is supported by the Leach Library Personnel Policy.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree, MLS or MLIS preferred from an ALA-accredited school.
• Five years experience with at least three years supervisory/management experience.
• Excellent internal and external communication that inspires the community and staff.
• Experience with unions, strategic planning, and capital projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise library personnel and manage staff development.
• Oversee collection development to meet community needs.
• Plan and implement programming for all ages.
• Collaborate with management team on policy and capital initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory experience

Strategic planning

Capital projects

Union experience

Education

MLS/MLIS preferred

Job description

Library Director, Leach Library (Londonderry, NH)

The Leach Library Board of Trustees is seeking a new Director for its busy, mid-signed library in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The Library Director reports to the Boards of Trustees and works with a management team to facilitate, for example, personnel supervision, collection development, and programming for all ages.

Londonderry is renowned for its excellent school system, proximity to a range of recreational areas, and for its warm and friendly community. Serving a population of more than 27,000, the library has an annual budget of over $1.6 million.

The job of Library Director is a full-time, 40 hours per week, exempt position with a hiring range of $95,035.20-$105,000, commensurate with experience, and includes excellent benefits outlined in the Leach Library Personnel Policy. This is an in-person position.

Qualifications

Master's Degree, MLS, or MLIS preferred from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school, plus five years experience with at least three years supervisory/management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential skills include excellent internal and external communication that inspires the community and motivates the dedicated staff. Previous experience with unions, strategic planning, and capital projects is highly desirable. A complete job description is available at LondonderryNH.gov .

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$95,035.20- $105,000.00/year

Closing Date

9/30/2026 at 5:30pm