{"id":671,"date":"2013-09-24T18:31:04","date_gmt":"2013-09-24T18:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocis.simmons.edu\/sites\/blog\/2013\/09\/24\/library_director_kingston_community_library_kingston_nh\/"},"modified":"2013-09-24T18:31:04","modified_gmt":"2013-09-24T18:31:04","slug":"library_director_kingston_community_library_kingston_nh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocis.simmons.edu\/sites\/blog\/2013\/09\/24\/library_director_kingston_community_library_kingston_nh\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Director, Kingston Community Library, Kingston NH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kingston Community Library<\/p>\n<p>2 Library Lane<\/p>\n<p>Kingston, NH 03848<\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><b>Posted Vacant Position Title<\/b>\ud83d\ude15 Library Director, Kingston Community Library Kingston, NH<\/p>\n<p>Application and Inquiry Email address: <a href=\"mailto:kingstoncommunitylibrary@gmail.com\">kingstoncommunitylibrary@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p>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.?<\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p>The Trustees are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate the following:<\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A broad knowledge of books and a personal love of reading<\/li>\n<li>Strong verbal and written skills<\/li>\n<li>Experience in the areas of collection development, programming, planning, and community outreach<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of library budget preparation\/financial management, policy development, facilities management, technology, and personnel management\/staff development<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>Experience with fundraising and legacy giving is preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><b>Qualifications:<\/b>? 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.?<\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><b>Closing Date:<\/b> Applications must be received COB, October 22, 2013<\/p>\n<p><b>Salary: <\/b>?Full-time salaried position with benefits &#8211; $34-48K. Relocation expenses will not be compensated.<\/p>\n<p>?<\/p>\n<p><b>Address:<\/b>? Send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: <a href=\"mailto:kingstoncommunitylibrary@gmail.com\">kingstoncommunitylibrary@gmail.com<\/a> (please put &#8220;LD Application&#8221; in subject line).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kingston Community Library 2 Library Lane Kingston, NH 03848 ? Posted Vacant Position Title\ud83d\ude15 Library Director, Kingston Community Library Kingston, NH Application and Inquiry Email address: kingstoncommunitylibrary@gmail.com ? Kingston Community Library seeks an energetic, creative person for the position of Library Director. 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