Assistant Library Director

OVERVIEW

The Norwell Public Library (NPL), built in 2021, is a BSA design award winner for the building’s natural light, two reading porches and overall connection to nature in its wooded setting for all to enjoy.  NPL offers an open, accessible and strong collaborative team environment with a focus on satisfying patrons’ needs of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. All staff positions, including the Assistant Director, are affiliated with the Personnel Plan.  We offer an exciting opportunity for a talented library professional who wants to be an important member of our vibrant learning, recreational and social environment.  

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Library Director works under the direction of the Library Director to address a broad range of library functions.  Duties include overseeing the library circulation staff (including substitutes) and operations, ensuing adherence to established policies and procedures.  Assists the Library Director with the budget, personnel, materials acquisitions, facilities, and other library functions.  Responsible for managing the library in the absence of the Director and is on call in the event of afterhours emergencies when the director cannot be reached.  Performs administrative duties to include weekly payroll, invoices, staff scheduling, a monthly financial report including personnel and operating expenditures and related assignments.  In conjunction with the Young Adult/Technology Librarian installs, maintains, and troubleshoots all library technology including hardware and software as necessary.  Provides technology assistance and training to library staff and patrons.  Covers service desks as needed.  Performs other duties as assigned by the Library Director.  

Qualifications

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND REQUIREMENTS ** The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s Degree in Library Science accredited by the American Library Association is highly desired.  A minimum of three (93) years of progressive professional experience in varied library work, including at least one (1) year of supervisor or administrative experience is required. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  Must possess comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of professional library work, the organization and management of library operations, library materials and current trends in library services.  Demonstrate technological knowledge and training, excellent writing skills, organizational/evaluation skills, and business management practices.  Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, patrons and others.  Candidate should ideally possess administrative experience with budget, payroll, scheduling and other library functions.  Experience in delivering library technical support to staff and patrons.  Knowledge of library software and systems, equipment maintenance and trouble.  Ability to work with frequent interruptions.  

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

BA/BS

Salary Range$60,214.00 - $69,322.00  / year

Salary Notes

Step 1 is usually start pay; however, higher step may be offered commensurate with experience.

Closing Date

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCESS / DEADLINE

Interested individuals should submit a Resume, Town of Norwell Application, and the names of three professional work references (contacted only for final candidate) in PDF format to:  [email protected]  Resumes/applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Position is open until filled.  An employment offer is conditional based on the successful completion of drug screen, criminal record,& all other background checks.