Library Director

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Responsibilities include managing a team of more than 50 volunteers, collection development and technical services, program planning and implementation, management of the library’s budget and facilities and supervision of a part-time library assistant. The Library Director will represent the Library in community outreach, provide leadership in promoting use of information technology, and will support the Board of Directors in development, policy, and planning.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The position is a full-time exempt position, including some evening programming and Saturday duties. In addition, the Director will be involved in the library expansion project to add 4000 square feet, doubling the library’s size when completed in 2013.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Applicants must have a Bachelors degree or higher. An ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Sciences is highly preferred. Lacking an MLS degree, the incumbent must complete New Mexico State library director certification within 4 months of employment. Previous experience managing a public library/information center or similar institution is required. Experience in a non-profit organization is highly desirable.

How to Apply: 

Send cover letter, resume, salary history, three professional references and salary requirement to the address below by January 15, 2013. More information about Vista Grande Public Library is available on our website: www.vglibrary.org.

Contact:
Mail: Joan Lemmon, Board Secretary
Vista Grande Public Library
7 Avenida Vista Grande B7-192
Santa Fe, NM 87508-1999
Email: [email protected]

Contact Information
Name: 
Joan Lemmon
Agency/Organization: 
Vista Grande Public Library
City: 
Santa Fe
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87508
Business Phone: 
505-466-7323
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Dec 11 2012
Date to Remove: 
Jan 16 2013

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