Library Director

The Library Director plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates day-to-day aspects of municipal library services to ensure the highest quality of service to the Westport community, population 16,339. Prepares annual budget, develops and implements grants with Library Trustees, and completes MBLC annual reports for State Aid and certification. Evaluates operations and activities of the library, plans for future needs, develops library collections and services and adopts and implements new services. Advocates for the library speaking before community, civic, and other groups about library services. Develops staff job descriptions, recommends and administers personnel policies involving hiring, evaluating, promoting, and terminating staff. Supervises the care and maintenance of the library building and grounds, including long-range repair and maintenance projects. Able to work the hours needed to complete responsibilities of Library Director which includes day, evening, and weekend hours. Works closely with a 6-member elected Board of Trustees.

· Provides friendly, courteous, and accurate service to all users.

· Responds to patron requests, suggestions, and complaints in a timely manner.

· Evaluates operations and activities of the library, plans for future needs, develops library collections and services and adopts and implements new services.

· Advocates for the library by serving as the official representative of the library in the community and library field, speaking before community, civic, and other groups about library services.

· Develops staff job descriptions, recommends and administers personnel policies involving hiring, evaluating, promoting, and terminating staff.

· Defines expectations for staff performances, oversees and implements staff evaluation process.

· Promotes staff morale through communication, staff meetings, in-services programs, and staff training

· Prepares an annual budget for recommendation to Library Trustees, ensuring cost efficiency and controlling expenditures to within appropriate levels.

· Recommends new, or changes to, existing library policy and procedures, reviewing with Trustees and staff.

· Completes Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners annual reports for State Aid and certification.

· Develops and implements grants with Library Trustees and staff. Meets federal and state guidelines for long-range planning.

· Attends library and professional meetings and participates in regional and statewide professional activities.

· Supervises the care and maintenance of the library building and grounds, including long-range repair and maintenance projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $74,667.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person