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Library Director, Holbrook Public Library, Holbrook, MA

Description:

The Holbrook Public Library Board of Trustees in Holbrook, MA are looking for a dynamic candidate to fill the position of the recently vacated Library Director position. Under the direction of the three-member board of trustees, the library director will oversee a staff of 9, including two Assistant Directors. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of facility management, a broad knowledge of municipal practices and policies, and have proper managing skills of members of a collective bargaining unit. EOE/AA
Salary: $72,000

Responsibilities may include:

  • Directs the operations of all departments of the Holbrook Public Library.
  • Prepares the annual departmental budget and presents and defends the budget
    before the Trustees, Finance Committee and Town Meetings.
  • Directs and controls the expenditure of departmental fund allocations within the
    constraints of approved budgets.
  • Confers with Town officials and general public to provide information and to resolve problems and complaints.
  • Evaluates and administers library programs.
  • Directs the training of library staff in technical and administrative library skills.
  • Directs the development and maintenance of the public library’s collection of books, periodicals, audio-visual and all other library materials.
  • Directs and participates in personnel such as hiring, termination, assignments, staff
    meetings, evaluations and labor relations.
  • Directs and oversees programming and public relations.
  • Represents the Library on regional and state committees and serves as the Town’s
    authority on library issues.
  • Prepares various kinds of statistical reports on finances, circulating stock, computer
    usage, and circulation.
  • Confers with State agencies, other public libraries, corporations and community groups in the development of library programs for the Town and assists in coordinating interlibrary program
    efforts.
  • Provides assistance to patrons in selection of materials and reference information in all areas.
  • Assists and instructs patrons with use of technology.
  • Supervises all professional, support and volunteer staff.
  • Is the primary person responsible for hiring, disciplinary and termination decisions; prepares staff performance evaluations; maintains confidential personnel files.
  • Provides instruction in library skills for staff and library users.
  • Is responsible for planning, organizing, operating and managing technology driven resources and the automated network system.
  • Oversees preventive maintenance, security, back-up and disaster recovery procedures for all staff and public workstations.
  • Maintains library website and other related sites.
  • Is responsible for long-range planning, financial management, budget preparation, collective bargaining agreement issues and development of recommendations for library policies and procedures.
  • Works on cooperative ventures with town-wide groups, keeps informed on trends in the literature and role of department services, takes active role in professional groups and attends workshops and conferences.
  • Directs the development, repair and maintenance of the library building and grounds.
  • Drafts and recommends policy to the Trustees and plans for the implementation of
    public library goals and objectives.
  • Provides staff support to the Trustees to assist with meetings, prepare reports, and
    implement policy decided by the Board. Attends meetings of the Library Board of Trustees.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Board.

Requirements:
MLS degree required; 3-5 years of direct professional public library experience including
personnel management, fiscal management, program development and building maintenance;
state certification of Librarianship from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Knowledge of state procurement practices and procedures is desired.

How to apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to: [email protected]