The Leach Library Board of Trustees is seeking a new Director for its busy, mid-sized library in Londonderry, New Hampshire. The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and works with a management team to facilitate, for example, personnel supervision, collection development, and programming for all ages.
Londonderry is renowned for its excellent school system, proximity to a range of recreational areas, and for its warm and friendly community. Serving a population of more than 27,000, the library has an annual budget of over $1.6 million.
The job of Library Director is a full-time, 40 hours per week, exempt position with a hiring range of $95,035.20-$105,000, commensurate with experience, and includes excellent benefits outlined in the Leach Library Personnel Policy. This is an in-person position.
A complete job description is available on the Town of Londonderry’s Employment Opportunities page at LondonderryNH.gov.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
Master's Degree, Master in Library Science, or Master in Library & Information Science preferred from an American Library Association (A.L.A.) accredited school, plus five years experience with at least three years supervisory/management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Essential skills include excellent internal and external communication that inspires the community and motivates the dedicated staff. Previous experience with unions, strategic planning, and capital projects is highly desirable.
Benefits:
Includes excellent benefits outlined in the Leach Library Personnel Policy.
Hiring Wage Range:
$95,035.20-$105,000, commensurate with experience
Other Considerations/Requirements:
This is an in-person position.
How to submit an application/resume:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a completed employment application (available on the Human Resources page of the Town of Londonderry website) via email to hrdept@londonderrynh.gov. Please follow these important instructions:
- Send all documents (cover letter, resume, and application) in ONE PDF document.
- The title of the document should be “Library Director - Your Name”.
- The subject line of the email should read “Library Director - Your Name”.
U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://londonderrynh.gov/Jobs.aspx
Closing date for submissions:
9/30/2026
