Job Title: Library Director
Department: Washington Borough Public Library
Salary: Negotiable within Civil Service salary range
Schedule: Flexible: Up to 20 hours/week available
Status: Provisional Appointment Pending Open Competitive Announcement (PAOC) in the NJ Civil Service Commission
Continued employment/permanent status depends on exam results and placement on the eligible list.
Washington Public Library is seeking a visionary leader to ensure our library flourishes. Washington is a small town in Warren County with an estimated population of 7,418 people. For over 100 years the library has been functioning as a community hub with accessible services and informational resources contributing to the betterment of all who enter our doors. We offer technology and programming for all ages that encourages love of reading, gaining knowledge and skills along with cultural enrichment. Located near the center of town, the Washington Public Library is the heart of our community, supporting life-long learning, literacy and discovery.
Description of Duties:
Must work effectively with the Board of Trustees, municipal officials, library patrons, community organizations, school groups and the general public. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manages and directs the operations of a free public library, including the development of mechanized systems and ensuring the maintenance of the library facility.
- Oversees the development and maintenance of library’s collection and all programming.
- Recruits and assigns new employees, supervising and evaluating employee performance.
- Recommends library policies and procedures and implements them upon Board approval.
- Assists in the development of the library budget, controls library expenditures, and pursues additional sources of funding.
- Prepares and oversees the preparation of accurate and informative narrative and statistical reports.
- Oversees the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
Education/Certification/Experience/ Requirements: A Master's degree in Library or Information Science in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey college Master's program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College. NJ Professional Librarian certificate not required.Civil Service position requiring 5 years of library experience, with 2 years in supervisory capacity. In accordance with the New Jersey First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), employees must establish and maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey unless exempted by law.
Send cover letter and resume to: Washington Public Library, 20 Carlton Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882 or email: library [at] washboropl.org (library[at]washboropl[dot]org).
Salary: Negotiable within Civil Service salary range