Interim Public Library Director, Newmarket Public Library, Newmarket, NH

The Newmarket Public Library is seeking an Interim Library Director with administrative and supervisory experience to manage the daily operations of the library and to oversee a staff of 2 full-time and 5 part-time employees.  This is a part-time position of 15-20 hours a week. It is anticipated this position will last at least two months.
This position starts immediately.
The Newmarket Library has a collection of 38,000+ items, has an active children’s department, a busy calendar of programs and book discussions. The library is open 47 hours a week. The library strives to provide a community centered library for the town of Newmarket.

Duties and Responsibilities
The following are intended to be examples of various types of work that may be required.
• Schedule staff,
• Prepare and submit payroll and bills to the town hall,
• Desk coverage as needed.
• Attend Trustees’ meetings.  
• Saturday and evening hours may be required.

Salary
The salary for this position is $45 dollars an hour.

Required Skills
• Strong public service commitment.
• Ability to develop good working relations with staff and the public.
• Good organizational skills.
• Technical experience with circulation software and other library applications.
• Management and supervisory experience in a public library.

Qualifications
MLS is preferred.  Library administrative and public service experience is essential.
Please send letters of application, or letters of interest and inquiries to Mary Mahoney, Vice Chair, Library Board of Trustees, 1 Elm Street, Newmarket NH 03857. Email: mahoneym45@gmail.com