Director of Library Services

The East Bridgewater Library Board of Trustees seeks a visionary leader with strong management skills to serve as the next Director of Library Services for the East Bridgewater Public Library.

Located in the historic heart of East Bridgewater (population 14,180), the East Bridgewater Public Library was built in 1896 and has an annual operating budget exceeding $661,000 with six full-time and four part-time employees in addition to the Director.

The Director of Library Services is responsible for formulating and supporting all operations necessary to maintain a free and inclusive library, responsive to the community’s needs for information, education, and recreation in an environment that is welcoming and affirming for all employees and residents. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the Director develops library policies, monitors library services, prepares and manages the budget, creates public relations materials, supervises staff and volunteers, oversees the library facility, and stays informed of developments in library management and services.

Qualifications

Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited college or university and a certificate of professional librarianship from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Three to five years of progressively responsible public library administration experience, including demonstrated experience in a supervisory capacity.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary$82,232.00  / year

Salary Notes

Current salary

Closing Date

How to Apply

A complete job description and application are available at https://www.eastbridgewaterma.gov/about-us 

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter with the Town’s standard job application (which can be found on the Towns website): https://www.eastbridgewaterma.gov/about-us to [email protected] no later than February 28, 2025, or until the position has been filled. The Town of East Bridgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer.