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Library Director, MN Spear Memorial Library

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities, GSLIS West
Posted by GSLIS, October 10, 2007
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Job: Public Library Director
Description: Part-time, 24 hours with benefits
Includes regularly scheduled desk hours, some evening and weekend hours

Shutesbury’’s MN Spear Memorial Library is a small, friendly heavily-used library which was recently awarded a state planning grant to study the feasibility of increasing library space and services. We seek a candidate who shows initiative and flexibility, models good customer service practices, promotes a welcoming environment at the library, and is passionate about libraries.

The Director will oversee day-to-day library operations and activities, including the C/WMARS automated circulation system, positive relationships with patrons of all ages, and maintenance of the library building and grounds. Long-term activities will include participation in the library’s long-range plan, development of programming, and enhancing the library as a community center.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere which encourages community use and support of the library.
• Develop positive relationships with patrons of all ages.
• Identify needs and problems as they arise, and communicate to the Board of Trustees actions taken.
• Attend Board of Trustees meetings and keep the Board informed of current issues and developments related to library services.
• Interpret policies and establish procedures for policy implementation.
• Present budget recommendations to Board of Trustees; manage the approved budget; maintain financial records.
• Supervise library assistants and volunteers.
• Maintain library’s collection by selecting new and current materials and weeding when necessary.
• Utilize the resources of the Western Mass. Regional Library System, participate in professional development, and attend educational and organizational meetings.
• Complete necessary reports such as circulation statistics, financial and planning documents.
• Promote library services through town newsletters and local newspapers.
• Represent the library at municipal, civic and other groups regarding the objectives and activities of the library.

Requirements include:

• knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions and administration.
• ability to speak and write effectively and clearly.
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Board members, subordinates, Town officials and the general public.
• general knowledge of computers and use of the Internet and other online services.

• ability to multi-task in a sometimes busy and noisy environment.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required.

• Experience with and/or interest in future building project preferred.
• Experience with the C/WMARS network preferred.
• Candidates with a Masters in Library Science or those working towards an MLS are especially encouraged to apply.

Please send letter of application, resume and 3 professional references to: Search Committee/Spear Library, PO Box 256, Shutesbury, MA 01072; postmarked no later than Oct. 15, 2007

The town of Shutesbury is in Western Mass; we are located just east of Amherst, MA, and midway between Rte. 2 and the Mass. Pike (about 15 miles from each), on Rte. 202.