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Director of Library Services, East Bridgewater Library, East Bridgewater, MA

Description:

Position: Director of Library Services


Position Description: The East Bridgewater Library Board of Trustees seeks a visionary
leader with strong management skills to serve as the next Director of Library Services for
the East Bridgewater Public Library.


Located in the historic heart of East Bridgewater (pop 14,466), the East Bridgewater
Public Library was built in 1896 and has an annual operating budget exceeding $550,000
with six full-time and four part-time employees in addition to the Director.
The Director of Library Services is responsible for formulating and supporting all
operations necessary to maintain a free and inclusive library, responsive to the
community’s needs for information, education, and recreation in an environment that is
welcoming and affirming for all employees and residents. Working closely with the Board
of Trustees, the Director develops library policies, monitors library services, prepares and
manages the budget, creates public relations materials, supervises staff and volunteers,
oversees the library facility, and stays informed of developments in library management
and services.


For a full job description, follow the link below:
https://eastbridgewaterlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JD_Director_2022.pdf


Qualifications: Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited college or
university and a certificate of professional librarianship from the Massachusetts Board of
Library Commissioners. Five years of progressively responsible public library
administration experience, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.


Salary: $70,000


Closing Date: Friday, June 17, 2022

How to apply:

Please mail a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
East Bridgewater Library Board of Trustees
East Bridgewater Public Library
32 Union Street
East Bridgewater, MA 02333


Or email to: Janice Allman, Assistant Director, at [email protected]