What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIBRARY DIRECTOR position at Town of Wilbraham?
**A TOWN OF WILBRAHAM EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE VISIT WWW.WILBRAHAM-MA.GOV TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION**
Town of Wilbraham – Library Director
The Town of Wilbraham (population 14,500) is looking for a new Library Director. The incumbent Director is retiring at the end of August 2025. Responsibilities include all aspects of managing the operation of the Wilbraham Public Library under the direction and leadership of the Board of Library Trustees and reporting directly to the Town Administrator. The Director partners with the Library Trustees, the Friends of the Library, town government, community groups, and local businesses to provide a community and patron-centered, technologically-innovative library with appropriate staffing and facilities to support present and future library services for the Town of Wilbraham. Implements the policies of the library as established by the Trustees. Areas of responsibilities include developing long and short-range plans, collection development, assessing community needs, development of programming, direct supervision of staff and contractors, enforcing policy and contract provisions, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing library operations. Develops and administers the department budget and purchasing of materials.
This exempt position offers a competitive salary range, DOQ. The full pay range is $81,832 to $107,410 for a standard 35 hour work-week. Hours are flexible and work outside of standard business hours including weekends and evenings is required. The anticipated hiring range is $81,832 to $94,931. A generous benefits package includes health, dental and life insurance options; paid time off for vacation, personal and sick leave, and several holidays unique to municipal employment; and participation in the Hampden County Regional Retirement System, which offers a defined benefit upon retirement for qualified members. The Town of Wilbraham offers a professional work environment, and encourages staff to seek professional development opportunities.
Your minimum qualifications for consideration are a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library Information Services, with experience in library work in a Public Library setting, including collection development, programming, integrated Library Systems software, and reference and readers’ advisory services, plus 5-10 years of experience in progressively responsible supervisory positions, preferably in a Massachusetts library. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. Experience with personnel management, budgeting and facilities management is required. Massachusetts Professional Certification of Librarianship required.
Full job description and Employment Application is available on the Town’s website at www.wilbraham-ma.gov. Please attach a letter of interest and apply on or before Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:30 pm.
The Town of Wilbraham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Responsibilities include all aspects of managing the operation of the Wilbraham Public Library under the direction and leadership of the Board of Library Trustees and reporting directly to the Town Administrator. Partnering with the Library Trustees, the Friends of the Library, town government, community groups, and local businesses to provide a community and patron-centered, technologically-innovative library with appropriate staffing and facilities to support present and future library services. Implements the policies of the library as established by the Trustees. Responsibilities include developing long and short-range plans, collection development, assessing community needs, development of programming, direct supervision of staff and contractors, enforcing policy and contract provisions, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing library operations. Develops and administers the department budget and purchasing of materials.
MIN. QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library Information Services with experience in library work in a Public Library setting, including collection development, programming, integrated Library Systems software, and reference and readers’ advisory services, plus 5-10 years of experience in progressively responsible supervisory positions, preferably in a Massachusetts library. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience is acceptable. Experience with personnel management, budgeting and facilities management is required. Massachusetts Professional Certification of Librarianship required.
COMPENSATION: Grade 12, $81,832 -107,410 DOQ
HOURS: 35 hours per week (work outside of standard business hours including weekends and evenings required)
LOCATION: WILBRAHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY, 25 CRANE PARK DRIVE
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 25, 2025 by 4:30 p.m.
COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE AT WWW.WILBRAHAM-MA.GOV (Please attach letter of interest)
**A TOWN OF WILBRAHAM EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. PLEASE VISIT WWW.WILBRAHAM-MA.GOV TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $81,832.00 - $107,410.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $81,832 - $107,410
