Assistant Director – Richards Free Library (Newport, NH)
The Richards Free Library of Newport NH seeks a tech savvy, forward-thinking individual with proven management skills in a public library to serve as Assistant Director.
Our library is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity. The building is an 1899 colonial revival mansion that has been on the national registry of historic buildings since 1984. The Board of Trustees for the library consists of 1 elected member and 8 appointed members. Employing 9 staff members, 3 of those full-time, we are open 47 hours weekly.
With 2400 registered patrons in a town with a population of 6300, we enjoy wide community support. Our regular programming includes a robust summer reading program for all ages, after school programs for children and teens, monthly programs for adults, and 6 book clubs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Manages the library and supervises staff in the absence of the library director.
- Attends department head meetings in the absence of the library director.
- Conducts staff meetings in the absence of the library director.
- Runs payroll, pays bills, does bank deposits in the absence of the library director.
- Assists the library director in formulating the annual budget.
- Maintains the library’s OPAC.
- Runs and manages monthly materials reports.
- Catalogs all adult and children’s materials.
- Trains and supervises staff and volunteers in processing materials.
- Assists with adult collection development.
- Assists with regular weeding of the collection.
- Plans and manages an annual inventory of the collection.
- Performs ILL services including training a back-up staff member in those procedures.
- Oversees marketing and social media.
- Orders library supplies, office supplies, and janitorial supplies.
- Performs all duties of the circulation desk including assisting patrons with library needs including quick reference, detailed research, reader’s advisory assistance, explanation of policies and procedures to the public, room scheduling.
- Troubleshoots computer, printer and other equipment issues.
- Trains staff in library systems, procedures and policies.
- Assists with development and coordination of special projects, programs and grant funding.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Skill in the latest computer technology.
- Ability to adopt and integrate emerging technologies.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Comfort with presenting to groups and teaching classes.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff of other libraries, and the public.
- Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy.
- Have a sense of humor and a commitment to friendly customer service.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as scheduled.
- Ability to form relationships that give the library a high profile role in the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution and three years of professional library work including at least one year of supervisory experience at a public library is required.
Status: Full-time salary exempt
Salary: 45,000-55,000
Closing Date: September 6, 2024
To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and three references to director@newport.lib.nh.us
