Monday, November 30, 2020

Interim Library Director, Part-time, James E. Nichols Memorial Library, Center Harbor (NH)

Interim Library Director – James E Nichols Memorial Library, Center Harbor, NH

Description:  The Nichols Library Board of Trustees seeks a self-directed, customer-focused and forward-thinking individual who is passionate about libraries and their role in small communities to serve as Interim Library Director.  This individual will help create a new, non-traditional and innovative service model for our library, while providing core library services to the Center Harbor community during this unprecedented and challenging time.

Recommended Qualifications:  Baccalaureate degree.  Master's degree in Library Science preferred.  Minimum of three years in library work or other relevant experience. Familiarity with current library software and technologies, as well as social media platforms.  Ability to multi-task, problem-solve and be flexible as these challenging times may require.  Excellent interpersonal skills.  Communicates effectively in writing and verbally.  A  genuine love of reading and libraries.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience.  This is a part-time position starting at 18 hours per week.

Position Closing Date:  Open until filled, with an initial review of applications on December 28, 2020.

Starting Date:  Due to the upcoming retirement of the current Director, the anticipated start date is January 1, 2021.  This is an interim position while the Board of Trustees conducts a search for the next Library Director. 

For more information and a complete job description, contact the Nichols Library Board of Trustees at chlibtrustee@atlanticbbn.net.  To apply, please submit a cover letter, resumé with examples of accomplishments and three (3) letters of reference to the Trustees at this email address by December 20, 2020.