Library Director, Waterbury Public Library, Waterbury, VT

Posted April 21, 2021

Description:

The Waterbury Public Library seeks an innovative and enthusiastic Library Director to lead our
library into the future. Waterbury’s beautiful new library was opened in 2016 and the incoming
Library Director will find wonderful opportunities to develop library space, collections, and
programming. The Director will develop a vision for further integrating the library as a part of
our vibrant and growing community. The successful candidate will be creative and organized,
demonstrate a history of community outreach, and have a background as a good planner and
manager.
The Director oversees and develops a current staff of six employees as well as numerous
volunteers. The Director also coordinates community outreach efforts, ensures quality patron
services, develops the library’s print, electronic, and non-traditional collections, and works with
the Library Commissioners to plan and develop policy, and the Commissioners and Town
Manager to develop the budget. A full position description can be found here.
Qualifications include:
• Master’s of Library Science plus two years of experience working in libraries OR a
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five years of experience working in libraries,
preferably as a librarian or library director in a public or community library.
• Vermont Certificate of Librarianship strongly preferred.
• Experience working with the public.
• Knowledge of integrated library systems.
• Strong communication skills and computer skills.
• Enthusiasm for the role of public libraries as community hubs, centers of learning, and
transformative institutions.

How to apply:

The position includes a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Salary range: $48,000 – $63,000

Waterbury, Vermont is town of just over 5000 situated between Burlington, Montpelier, Stowe,
and the Mad River Valley. The Library enjoys broad community support and collaborates with
other town entities. An overview of all that Waterbury has to offer can be found here.
If interested in applying, please send a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for
three references to:

Library Commissioners Chair:
Christine Wulff, [email protected]

or mail paper copies to:
Christine Wulff c/o
Waterbury Public Library
28 North Main St., Suite 2
Waterbury, VT 05676