Due to a Fall 2026 retirement, Stevens Memorial Library is searching for its next proven professional library leader. They will be a key member of the team in the next stages of developing Stevens' services as we approach the end of our Fiscal Year 2023-Fiscal Year 2027 Strategic Plan. Learn more about our vision, mission, and values in the Stevens Memorial Library Strategic Plan Fiscal Year 2023-Fiscal Year 2027. Read Stevens Quick F.A.Q.s for operational details. Seeking to fill the position in time for a overlap of outgoing and incoming Library Directors.
Visit the Town's website (see below) for the full job description; Stevens Memorial Library Strategic Plan Fiscal Year 2023-Fiscal Year 2027; Stevens Quick F.A.Q.s; to learn more about the community and Town structure; and Benefits package.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plans and supervises the operation of the Library; assigns personnel and approves work schedules.
- Makes recommendations regarding personnel recruitment and selection, promotions, and disciplinary action, provides training and guidance to new Library personnel.
- Ensures compliance with the Town’s personnel policy and collective bargaining agreements and serves as a member of the negotiation team.
- Prepares the Library budget including staffing plan, capital improvement budget, and community preservation grants; writes and administers library-sourced grants.
- Serves as the chief purchasing agent of the Library, directing expenditure of Library funds and the selection and purchase of patron materials.
- Oversees accounts payables, payroll, and other financial functions for the Library.
- Ensures financial activities comply with Town policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal laws, and terms of contracts.
- Develops and implements a balanced plan of Library services including Library programs, policies, and procedures.
- Furnishes professional advice and recommendations for improvement and expansion of Library services.
- Identifies and develops partnerships with other municipal departments and the school district
- Promotes and publicizes Library activities through a high level of visibility and accessibility.
- Recommends and administers policies on the purchasing of Library materials and services in accordance with Town, state, and federal laws and policies.
- Recommends and administers cataloging and processing of Library materials and maintenance of the Library collections in accordance with American Library Association and other industry standards, and in accordance with Merrimack Valley Library Consortium policies.
• Responsible for the care and upkeep of the Library building and grounds in accordance with the Library Board of Trustees and Town Facilities Manager.
- Plans and administers technology equipment and software needs of both Library staff and public users, in accordance with the Town Information Technology Department and the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium.
- Works closely with the Library Board of Trustees and various library committees; attends meetings.
- Participates as a voting member of the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium governing membership.
- Works closely with the Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library, the private 501(c) organization, whose charter is support and fundraising for the Library and provides recommendations in the preparation of their annual budget.
- Works closely with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (M.B.L.C.) agency and prepares and submits annual compliance reports.
- Recommends use and administers State Aid to Public Library funds awarded to the Library.
- Keeps abreast of state and national trends in demographics, economics, technology, and other areas influencing ever-evolving Library services and operations.
- Maintains affiliation with local, state, and national professional library organizations.
- Provides effective and efficient customer services and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
- Follows safe work practices.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
Graduation from an American Library Association (A.L.A.) accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Library Administration, Library Science, Business Administration or Library Technology; supplemented by 7 - 10 years of experience in library management, library administration, public administration, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of: Computerized integrated library systems; General Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, American's with Disabilities Act laws, and applicable state and local building codes; Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information on municipal library administration and operations; Internet operations and the provision of content and access to internet users; Networking technologies and products related to library operations; Security and related issues dealing with public access to a variety of technologies; Public library administration and operations including management, budgeting, programming, and customer service; M.B.L.C. state finance reports; The use of standard office equipment including computers and relevant software programs.
Ability to: Analyze professional and technical problems and arrive at effective, workable, and timely solutions; Plan and coordinate the activities and equipment used in the municipal library; Analyze problems, identify, and plan for alternative solutions, and implement plans; Multi-task and prioritize work; Train and provide mentoring to staff; Maintain confidentiality; Assign and supervise the work of others; motivate employees to work toward common goals; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, elected officials, residents, and members of the general public.
Skill in: Developing and administering budgets; Oral and written communications; Preparing reports and making presentations; Customer service, problem solving, and troubleshooting.
Benefits:
The Town's benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, group and optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts; deferred compensation plan, and more! Employees receive a generous amount of paid vacation, sick, and personal time as well as 13 paid holidays. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time off.
Hiring Wage Range:
$112,700 to $122,000 commensurate with experience
How to submit an application/resume:
All applicants are required to submit a completed Town of North Andover Employment Application along with a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: jobs@northandoverma.gov, or by mail or hand delivery to the Human Resources Department, Town of North Andover, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845. The Employment Application may be obtained on the Town website here, by visiting the Human Resources Department, or by calling (978) 688-9526.
Resumes may be attached to the employment application, but may not serve as a substitute for completing the required Employment Application.
Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Human Resources Department at (978) 688-9526.
Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to:
Human Resources Department
Town of North Andover
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 688-9526
www.northandoverma.gov
Closing date for submissions:
8/12/2026
Visit the Town's website (see below) for the full job description; Stevens Memorial Library Strategic Plan Fiscal Year 2023-Fiscal Year 2027; Stevens Quick F.A.Q.s; to learn more about the community and Town structure; and Benefits package.
Essential Job Functions:
- Plans and supervises the operation of the Library; assigns personnel and approves work schedules.
- Makes recommendations regarding personnel recruitment and selection, promotions, and disciplinary action, provides training and guidance to new Library personnel.
- Ensures compliance with the Town’s personnel policy and collective bargaining agreements and serves as a member of the negotiation team.
- Prepares the Library budget including staffing plan, capital improvement budget, and community preservation grants; writes and administers library-sourced grants.
- Serves as the chief purchasing agent of the Library, directing expenditure of Library funds and the selection and purchase of patron materials.
- Oversees accounts payables, payroll, and other financial functions for the Library.
- Ensures financial activities comply with Town policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal laws, and terms of contracts.
- Develops and implements a balanced plan of Library services including Library programs, policies, and procedures.
- Furnishes professional advice and recommendations for improvement and expansion of Library services.
- Identifies and develops partnerships with other municipal departments and the school district
- Promotes and publicizes Library activities through a high level of visibility and accessibility.
- Recommends and administers policies on the purchasing of Library materials and services in accordance with Town, state, and federal laws and policies.
- Recommends and administers cataloging and processing of Library materials and maintenance of the Library collections in accordance with American Library Association and other industry standards, and in accordance with Merrimack Valley Library Consortium policies.
• Responsible for the care and upkeep of the Library building and grounds in accordance with the Library Board of Trustees and Town Facilities Manager.
- Plans and administers technology equipment and software needs of both Library staff and public users, in accordance with the Town Information Technology Department and the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium.
- Works closely with the Library Board of Trustees and various library committees; attends meetings.
- Participates as a voting member of the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium governing membership.
- Works closely with the Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library, the private 501(c) organization, whose charter is support and fundraising for the Library and provides recommendations in the preparation of their annual budget.
- Works closely with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (M.B.L.C.) agency and prepares and submits annual compliance reports.
- Recommends use and administers State Aid to Public Library funds awarded to the Library.
- Keeps abreast of state and national trends in demographics, economics, technology, and other areas influencing ever-evolving Library services and operations.
- Maintains affiliation with local, state, and national professional library organizations.
- Provides effective and efficient customer services and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
- Follows safe work practices.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
Graduation from an American Library Association (A.L.A.) accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Library Administration, Library Science, Business Administration or Library Technology; supplemented by 7 - 10 years of experience in library management, library administration, public administration, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of: Computerized integrated library systems; General Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, American's with Disabilities Act laws, and applicable state and local building codes; Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information on municipal library administration and operations; Internet operations and the provision of content and access to internet users; Networking technologies and products related to library operations; Security and related issues dealing with public access to a variety of technologies; Public library administration and operations including management, budgeting, programming, and customer service; M.B.L.C. state finance reports; The use of standard office equipment including computers and relevant software programs.
Ability to: Analyze professional and technical problems and arrive at effective, workable, and timely solutions; Plan and coordinate the activities and equipment used in the municipal library; Analyze problems, identify, and plan for alternative solutions, and implement plans; Multi-task and prioritize work; Train and provide mentoring to staff; Maintain confidentiality; Assign and supervise the work of others; motivate employees to work toward common goals; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, elected officials, residents, and members of the general public.
Skill in: Developing and administering budgets; Oral and written communications; Preparing reports and making presentations; Customer service, problem solving, and troubleshooting.
Benefits:
The Town's benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, group and optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts; deferred compensation plan, and more! Employees receive a generous amount of paid vacation, sick, and personal time as well as 13 paid holidays. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time off.
Hiring Wage Range:
$112,700 to $122,000 commensurate with experience
How to submit an application/resume:
All applicants are required to submit a completed Town of North Andover Employment Application along with a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: jobs@northandoverma.gov, or by mail or hand delivery to the Human Resources Department, Town of North Andover, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845. The Employment Application may be obtained on the Town website here, by visiting the Human Resources Department, or by calling (978) 688-9526.
Resumes may be attached to the employment application, but may not serve as a substitute for completing the required Employment Application.
Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Human Resources Department at (978) 688-9526.
Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to:
Human Resources Department
Town of North Andover
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
(978) 688-9526
www.northandoverma.gov
Closing date for submissions:
8/12/2026
