Position Available - Library Director

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LIBRARY DIRECTOR, Rochester Public Library, Rochester, New Hampshire.
The Rochester Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a dynamic team and
community leader with the ability and experience to further develop and
deliver quality public library service to a small city with a population
of 29,000. The Director supervises 8 full-time and 15 part-time staff
and is responsible for a $700,000 budget. The collection size is 79,700
items, annual circulation is 175,900, and the library’s 25,000 sf.
facility was recently expanded and renovated. The position requires an
ALA-accredited MLS, a minimum of five years progressively responsible
experience in professional library work, including three years of
administrative and supervisory responsibility at a public library. The
applicant should have a demonstrated ability in the areas of long range
planning, fundraising, excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
experience with budgeting and planning, staff management, facility
management, information technologies, and the ability to work
effectively with staff, board and community organizations. Rochester,
which is part of the Seacoast Area, is 12 miles from ocean beaches, 50
miles from major ski areas, and 50 miles from Boston. The library’s
website is: www.rpl.lib.nh.us  Salary range: $55,000 to $61,000 DOQ.
Highly competitive flexible benefits package.  Pre-employment medical,
drug and background screening required.  Position profile can be
obtained by calling (603) 335-7503.  Apply be resume and cover letter by
February 8, 2002 to:
Human Resource Dept (Library Director)
City of Rochester
31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH  03867
FAX:  603 332-8601
diane.moody@xxxxxxxxxx

The City of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer.