Hackettstown Free Public Library
110 Church Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Position: Director
Position Type: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40, some evenings and Saturdays as required
Salary: Commensurate with experience
The Hackettstown Free Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a motivated, community-oriented Director to guide operations of the library. We are eager to welcome a new Director who will build and maintain relationships with both community members and officials – but also possess the ability to connect meaningfully with the dedicated staff. Applicants must possess excellent library management skills including a working knowledge of technological resources and advancements in the field, a knowledge of budgeting and long-range planning, and a background of successful cooperation with elected officials, boards, community agencies, non-profit groups, and residents. This is a full-time NJ Civil Service position.
Job Requirements:
- Manages all aspects of the library within the framework of the plan, policies, and budget
- Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates library staff
- Formulates and recommends policies to the Board; implements and reviews policies, procedures, and practices for staff and patrons
- Recommends and administers collection development, including materials selection, uniform and appropriate cataloging, and deaccessioning criteria
- Directs and supervises expenditures of library funds
- Investigates and seeks out additional sources of library funding, including grants and potential shared benefits with other libraries
- Understands current technologies, social media, library trends, and innovations
- Formulates and submits an annual budget that is consistent with the municipal budget and financial planning
- Evaluates the effectiveness of library services in relation to the changing needs of the community; plans, organizes and directs a balanced program of library services
- Maintains effective relationships with Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library, community organizations, Town officials, employees, and general public
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements:
Education: An MLS or MILS from an ALA-accredited institution and a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate is required.
Experience: A minimum of five years progressively responsible library experience including management and supervision of employees.
Special Requirements: Experience with POLARIS/Leap is desirable.
Send resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to: directorsearch [at] hackettstownlibrary.org. Deadline for submission is Friday, September 9.
Hackettstown Free Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.