Job Description:
The chief administrative officer of the Library under the policy direction and oversight of the Board of Trustees and is responsible for implementing policies, supervising library operations, and administering library personnel and services.
Work involves responsibility for the management of a public library collection and for the provision of library services to patrons and community organizations. Duties include policy recommendation, departmental planning, and direction and administration of library activities.
The position is also invested with making the most difficult library technical decisions. The work requires that the employee have thorough knowledge, skill, and ability in every phase of the public library field.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
- An Master of Library Science from an accredited college or university plus five years of progressively responsible library administration and experience including at least three years in a supervisory capacity, OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on the basis of one year for each year of education.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of library science, organization, and functions; thorough knowledge of library administration including fundamentals of budgeting; ability to analyze and solve major problems; ability to develop data and recommendations influencing policy; complete competence in oral and written communications; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, corporate representatives, officials of other agencies, and the general public.
- Proficiency with computer skills is essential, as well as knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware, and software. Must keep up with computer and technology changes.
Benefits:
Health and Dental.
Hiring Wage Range:
Full-time: 40 hrs per week
Hourly: $32.58
How to submit an application/resume:
Submit resume and cover letter to Trustees@colbymemoriallibrary.org
Closing date for submissions:
11/09/2026
The chief administrative officer of the Library under the policy direction and oversight of the Board of Trustees and is responsible for implementing policies, supervising library operations, and administering library personnel and services.
Work involves responsibility for the management of a public library collection and for the provision of library services to patrons and community organizations. Duties include policy recommendation, departmental planning, and direction and administration of library activities.
The position is also invested with making the most difficult library technical decisions. The work requires that the employee have thorough knowledge, skill, and ability in every phase of the public library field.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
- An Master of Library Science from an accredited college or university plus five years of progressively responsible library administration and experience including at least three years in a supervisory capacity, OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on the basis of one year for each year of education.
- Thorough knowledge of the principles of library science, organization, and functions; thorough knowledge of library administration including fundamentals of budgeting; ability to analyze and solve major problems; ability to develop data and recommendations influencing policy; complete competence in oral and written communications; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, corporate representatives, officials of other agencies, and the general public.
- Proficiency with computer skills is essential, as well as knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware, and software. Must keep up with computer and technology changes.
Benefits:
Health and Dental.
Hiring Wage Range:
Full-time: 40 hrs per week
Hourly: $32.58
How to submit an application/resume:
Submit resume and cover letter to Trustees@colbymemoriallibrary.org
Closing date for submissions:
11/09/2026