Library Director, James E. Nichols Memorial Library, Center Harbor, New Hampshire

The James E. Nichols Memorial Library is seeking to fill a part-time position for an energetic, resourceful, and community-minded Library Director to lead daily operations of our small-town library. This leadership position is responsible for managing Library staff, overseeing daily operations, developing programming, maintaining the collection, engaging with the community, and helping shape the Library’s future.

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience): 
Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related field from an accredited program is preferred but not required.
• Four or more years of experience in library management, nonprofit leadership, staff management, community programming, or other relevant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage staff and day-to-day operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Comfortable taking initiative, solving problems independently, and bringing new ideas from concept through implementation.
• Experience developing community programs, events, or services.
• Grant research and grant proposal writing experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a volunteer Board of Trustees while independently managing the Library's daily operations.
• Comfortable working directly with patrons of all ages and backgrounds.
• Familiarity with library technology, circulation systems, social media, and common office technology is desirable.

Benefits:
2 weeks paid vacation

Hiring Wage Range:  $28–$32 per hour, based on experience

Other Considerations/Requirements: 
This is a part-time position averaging approximately 30 hours per week. The position requires flexibility to accommodate Library operating hours, programs, community events, and monthly Board meetings, and typically includes one Saturday per month.

How to submit an application/resume: 
Sandy Frost, Library Trustee Chair
Nichols Memorial Library
35 Plymouth Street
Center Harbor, NH 03226
sandyparksandrec@gmail.com

U.R.L. (Link) to the full online job description:
https://bit.ly/CH-library-jobposting

Closing date for submissions: November 2, 2026

Library Director, Pierson Library, Shelburne, Vermont

The Town of Shelburne, Vermont, is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as Director of the Pierson Library.

Located in the heart of Shelburne Village, Pierson Library is a vibrant and highly valued community resource where people come to learn, connect, discover, and engage with one another. Operating from an award-winning contemporary facility, the Library has experienced significant growth in community use since the building opened in 2019 and is supported by an experienced staff, engaged Board of Trustees, strong community partnerships, and enthusiastic public support.

Our mission is simple: To foster ideas, culture, and connection for the Shelburne community.

The Position

The Library Director serves as the Library’s chief executive and provides strategic and operational leadership. Working in partnership with the Board of Trustees, the Director will lead an experienced staff; oversee Library services, programs, collections, technology, finances, and facilities; build strong relationships throughout the community and Town government; and ensure the Library continues to evolve in response to the needs of Shelburne.

Key areas of responsibility include:
    
•    Providing strategic leadership and translating the Library’s strategic priorities into effective operations and measurable goals;
    
•    Leading, supporting, and developing Library staff and fostering a positive, collaborative workplace culture;

•    Ensuring excellent, welcoming, accessible, and responsive services, programs, collections, and patron experiences;

•    Developing and managing operating and capital budgets and planning for long-term organizational, technology, and facility needs;

•    Serving as a visible community leader and building strong relationships with patrons, community organizations, schools, businesses, municipal partners, and other stakeholders;

•    Partnering effectively with the Board of Trustees, Town Manager, Selectboard, and Town staff; and

•    Ensuring effective management of the Library facility, administrative systems, and regulatory requirements.
    
Qualifications

A Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science is required, along with progressively responsible experience in library administration, organizational leadership, budgeting, and staff supervision.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and thoughtful leader with strong financial, administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills. They will understand contemporary public library services and be equally comfortable setting organizational direction, navigating complex issues, building community relationships, and jumping in to work alongside staff when needed.

Experience working with a governing board, municipal government, facilities management, and library technology is highly desirable.

About Shelburne

Shelburne is a community of approximately 8,000 residents on the shores of Lake Champlain, just south of Burlington. The town combines the character of a historic Vermont village with easy access to the cultural, educational, recreational, and employment opportunities of the greater Burlington area, the Champlain Valley, and the Green Mountains.

Salary: $90,000–$110,000, comprehensive benefits package

View the full position description: Pierson Library Director 

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a letter of interest & resume to elizabeth.a.berman@gmail.com. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Outreach and Programming Librarian, Lebanon Public Libraries, Lebanon, New Hampshire

The Lebanon Public Libraries are looking for an Outreach and Programming Librarian who wants to build relationships across the community. You'll design and deliver engaging programs for all ages, and work with local partners to bring in new voices and new audiences.

This role blends traditional librarian work with outreach, program development, marketing, and oversight of long-term programming contractors. You'll manage a dedicated programming budget and work as part of the library's management team, helping shape policy and strategic direction along the way.

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
The successful candidate will hold a Master of Library and Information Science degree, with experience working in a public library preferred. Strong candidates will bring solid knowledge of marketing principles, sound judgment for evaluating program effectiveness and allocating resources, and the organizational skills to manage a program budget.

Full qualifications are listed in the City of Lebanon posting.

Benefits:
Vacation, sick leave and holidays are the benefits package for this part-time position.

Hiring Wage Range:
$31.90 - $43.05/hour

Other Considerations/Requirements:
This is a 25-hour part-time position working regularly scheduled hours, including working on the public service desk and Saturdays as part of a staff rotation. This position is part of the newly-formed Lebanon Library Professional, Administrative, and Janitorial Employees bargaining unit (L.L.-P.A.J.E.).

How to submit an application/resume:
Please send a cover letter and resume in addition to your city application at https://lebanonnh.gov/1414/Employment-Opportunities

Closing date for submissions:
10/2/2026

Library Director, Walpole Town Library, Walpole, New Hampshire

The Walpole Town Library seeks a dynamic Library Director to lead both the Bridge Memorial Library and North Walpole Branch Library. Set in a historic New Hampshire village along the Connecticut River, this role offers a vibrant community near Keene and a Dartmouth-Hitchcock affiliate, requiring strong administrative vision and independent leadership. 

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of the library in conformity with Trustee policies and municipal and state law and regulations.

EXPERIENCE:
A Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. A Bachelor’s degree plus substantial work experience in a management position at a public library may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.

At least three (3) years of progressively responsible library experience, including supervisory experience, preferably in a public library setting.

Demonstrated library management and leadership experience with financial and planning responsibilities. 

REQUIRED SKILLS:  
Ability to interact effectively with staff, patrons, the Board of Trustees, Town leadership and peers in the library community.

Knowledge of current resources, programs and services available to libraries and how to implement those resources.

Experience with digital media including social media, web design and maintenance.

Ability to configure, use and maintain an Integrated Library System and online catalog (e.g. Koha). 

Benefits:
Generous compensation package.

Hiring Wage Range:
$50,000-$60,000. Commensurate with background & experience.

Other Considerations/Requirements:
The Walpole Library is and Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The Walpole Library is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The Walpole Library prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status, genetic information and political orientation.

How to submit an application/resume:
Cover letter and resume should be emailed to DirectorSearch@walpoletownlibrary.org or mailed to the following address:

Walpole Library - Director Search
P.O. Box 487
Walpole, NH 03608

U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://walpoletownlibrary.org/current-openings/

Closing date for submissions:
10/31/2026

Bethel Library Director, The Bethel Library Association, Bethel, Maine

Job Announcement:  Bethel Library Director

Position Description

The Bethel Library is seeking an outgoing and energetic individual to fill the position of Library Director. Bethel is located in western Maine in the foothills of the White Mountains. The Bethel Library Association is a private 501(c) 3 organization founded in 1879. It is overseen by a Board of Trustees and serves a combined population of about 4,000 people from the towns and townships of Bethel, Albany, Gilead, Greenwood, Mason, and Newry, as well as all students in the local school district. 

The Library Director serves as the public face of the Bethel Library, both in the library, during programs, and at professional meetings and events. This position requires a commitment to community outreach and dedication to providing exemplary customer-centered services to the community.
 
Essential Functions 

* Plan and promote programs and events that appeal to a wide range of community members.
* Recommend policies, including those related to staffing, and assist the treasurer in drafting the annual budget for the Board of Trustees approval.
* Oversee all aspects of the library collection and operations, and approve expenditures as aligned with the budget.
* Supervise the staff and remain current on professional developments, including attending statewide library meetings and events.
* Work with the trustees on fundraising, and expanding funding from grants, in support of library operations.
* Assist the public with knowledge and use of the library’s technology, including Wi-Fi, computers, CloudLibrary, and printing.
* Attend all Board of Trustees meetings as a non-voting member and Board committee meetings as necessary.  Keep the Board informed of proposed changes in library operations, such as staffing or library hours.  
* Prepare reports for the Maine State Library, the local towns served by the library, and the Board of Trustees.

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
* An Master of Library Science is preferred, or a college degree in a related field with three-years experience in a public library.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.  
* Demonstrated collaborative team-oriented leadership and management experience, to include budgeting, organization, personnel, and public relations.
* The Bethel Library is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, and the library director will play a central role in ensuring that the library remains a welcoming and accessible resource for everyone who live in and visit our community.  
* The ability to develop the library's collection, including the selection and withdrawal of books, periodicals, audio-visual, and electronic materials. 
* A strong proficiency with computer and library technology and software, and social media.
* The ability to multi-task with a focus on customer service.

Benefits:
Hours and Compensation

The Bethel Library Director is a 30-hour a week position with a starting salary of $39,000. The position includes 20 days of paid personal leave and a $100 per month stipend to be used toward the cost of healthcare.

Other Considerations/Requirements:
Physical Requirements
Work requires standing, sitting, and walking. Must be able to lift and move 25 pounds, with or without assistance, and reach above one’s head. Work requires fine motor skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with some limitations to perform the essential functions of the job. 

How to submit an application/resume:
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to  bethellibrarydirector@gmail.com  or mail them to:  Bethel Library, Attention Search Committee, P.O. Box 130, ME 04217. All applications and queries are confidential.

The position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is late October 2026.  

URL (Link) to online job description/application):
www.bethellibraryassociation.org

 

Library Director, Kimball Library, Atkinson, New Hampshire

Our current director retired recently after a distinguished 35-year career in public libraries. The Kimball Library Board of Trustees is accepting applications for the position of Library Director.

Beautiful, modern, and beloved, the Kimball Library is situated near Dow Common along with other municipal facilities. Atkinson, a scenic community of stone walls, open spaces, and approximately 7,300 residents, is located on the Massachusetts border. Retaining its rural character while embracing modern public services, it is a town that values community, connection, and involvement and boasts convenient access to the Boston area, the coast, and points north.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative, and community-oriented leader. The Director manages all phases of library operations, ensuring it continues to thrive as the informational and civic heart of Atkinson. Last year, more than 45,000 people visited the Kimball Library!

Position Overview
The Library Director is the chief executive of the Kimball Library. The role combines leadership, management, and vision to ensure the Library provides outstanding service to the community. The Director oversees daily operations, manages staff and resources, coordinates the development and maintenance of all collections, and ensures that the library remains responsive to the evolving needs of the community. The Director reports to the Board of Trustees.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Administration
•    Directs all aspects of library operations to deliver high-quality, efficient service.
•    Regularly evaluates library policies, services, and programs in light of trends in librarianship and community needs.
•    Develops, presents and manages the annual municipal budget.
•    Maintains current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations affecting public libraries.
•    Monitors relevant national, regional, and local trends, including technology, affecting the library and update the staff and the Board as needed.
•    Prepares all statistical and narrative reports as required, including the annual town, state and federal reports, and a monthly report for the Library Board of Trustees.

Community Engagement
•    Builds strong partnerships with the Friends of the Library, schools, local government, cultural organizations, and community groups.
•    Acts as the public face of the Library, advocating for its role as a center for learning, enjoyment, creativity, and civic engagement.
•    Represents the Library at meetings of Town Department Heads, Selectboard, Budget Committee, and others when necessary or invited.

Staff & Human Resources
•    Fosters a collaborative, communicative, and positive workplace.
•    Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff, recommending new hires to the Board for approval.
•    Delegates, assigns and adjusts duties to ensure effective operations.
•    Invests in professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities. 
•    Advocates for competitive wages and benefits

About the Library
In addition to the director, there are currently 3 full-time staff, 8 part-time staff, and volunteers. The Library, open 55 hours a week over 6 days, is governed by an elected board of trustees, and benefits from an active Friends group.

The ideal candidate will have earned a master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited school, have 7-10 years of progressive positions in senior management, be a collaborative leader with a patron-driven commitment to outstanding library service and possess excellent communication skills. In addition, a thorough understanding of the operations and functions of public libraries, proven expertise in selection, managing collections, personnel, facilities, and developing budgets are required. The successful candidate will be a creative, energetic individual with a growth mindset and clear vision of the current and future value of the public library in our community. For a complete job description, click here. 

Compensation and Benefits
Salary:    Based on commensurate experience up to $92,000 with competitive benefits based on qualifications and experience
Insurance:     Health, life, and short-term disability
Pension:     New Hampshire Retirement System

To apply submit the following materials to chair@kimballlibrary.com:
•    Cover letter: Please share your vision for the future of public libraries and how you would work to realize that vision.
•    Resume
•    Three professional references to be contacted only with prior notice.

Library Assistant II, Hampstead Public Library, Hampstead, New Hampshire

Come work in Hampstead! We are seeking a creative person for customer service at our front desk and for program planning for adults, working with our Programming Librarian.  We are a small library in a southern New Hampshire town, close to the Massachusetts border. We serve a community of about 9,000 people.  

Library Assistant II Position

This position is part-time: Regular schedule is between 13 and 23 hours per week.  Monday 9a.m.- 1p.m.; Tuesday 2p.m.-8p.m.; Wednesday 5p.m.- 8p.m.; every other Saturday 8:30a.m.-3:00p.m.; first Wednesday of every month 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. for in person staff meeting.

Salary starts at $23.40 per hour.

SCOPE OF WORK: Serve as front desk customer service. Provide technical and clerical support to patrons and fellow staff and provide library technical expertise that complements and expands availability of library services, focusing on adult programs. Provide information services to the community by facilitating access to library resources including preparing materials and services; circulating materials; assisting patrons; answering questions; assisting with programs and events; and organizing materials. This position shall report to the Director.

Major Duties:

•    Uses automated library systems to circulate materials to library users; reserve materials; set up new patron accounts.
•    Shelves materials; ensuring materials on shelves are in order.
•    Helps patrons locate library materials or online information and assists them with digital media, computer skills, and interlibrary loans.
•    Performs all opening and closing procedures as necessary.
•    Creates patron information brochures.
•    Assists with programs, focusing on adults, working closely with Adult Programming Librarian.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge and level of competency associated with some college. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the job, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Excellent customer service attitude. Interest and experience working with the public. Excellent computer skills and ability to adapt to new software programs and emerging technologies. Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, patrons and volunteers. Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes day, night and weekend hours as well as the ability to provide coverage for other shifts when available. Skill in the use of software such as Microsoft Office suite, Google email, Canva, internet browsers, and the ability to multitask. 
Marketing skills and event planning experience are a plus.  

Link to the full job description here: https://hampsteadlibrary.org/work-hpl

We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply. Position open until filled. Applications received before September 18 will receive priority consideration.

Please send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Kate Thomas, Library Director

director@hampsteadlibrary.org