Kingston Community Library
2 Library Lane
Kingston, NH 03848
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Posted Vacant Position Title😕 Library Director, Kingston Community Library Kingston, NH
Application and Inquiry Email address: [email protected]
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Kingston Community Library seeks an energetic, creative person for the position of Library Director. This position oversees all aspects of running a small town library with the mission of offering outstanding service to the community by providing informational, educational, recreational, and cultural enrichment.
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Kingston is an historic town in southeastern New Hampshire with an approximate population of 6,000.? Having recently undergone a new building project in May of 2010, the library is equipped with modern technology and areas for?children, teen, and adults?to enjoy?quiet study, meetings, activities and programs.
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The Library Director will act as the Chief Administrative Officer of the library, responsible for day-to-day library operations within compliance of state and local laws. The Library Director will work in coordination with the Library Board of Trustees on matters such as policy-making, strategic planning and long range budget management.?
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The Trustees are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate the following:
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- A broad knowledge of books and a personal love of reading
- Strong verbal and written skills
- Experience in the areas of collection development, programming, planning, and community outreach
- Knowledge of library budget preparation/financial management, policy development, facilities management, technology, and personnel management/staff development
- Ability to work well with library patrons and the community at large, other Town departments and officials, local schools and their libraries, a staff of 10 part time employees, volunteers, the Friends of the Library, and an elected board of seven Trustees
- Experience with fundraising and legacy giving is preferred
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Qualifications:? Candidates with an MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program or currently enrolled as a degree candidate.? A minimum of 5 years of library or equivalent experience is required, including at least 2 years in a supervisory position.? Salary will be commensurate with experience and level of formal education. Applicant must have ability to work a flexible work schedule.? Applicant will have ability to travel to meetings, conferences.?
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Closing Date: Applications must be received COB, October 22, 2013
Salary: ?Full-time salaried position with benefits – $34-48K. Relocation expenses will not be compensated.
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Address:? Send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: [email protected] (please put “LD Application” in subject line).