Library Director, Langworthy Public Library, Hope Valley, RI
The Langworthy Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a self-directed, highly organized, energetic, patron-centered and forward-thinking individual to serve as our Director of library services. The Director works with a team of dedicated staff and volunteers to deliver and promote high quality library services to the community of Hope Valley, a village within the town of Hopkinton, RI. The Langworthy Public Library is a private, non-profit organization located in a beautiful historic building overlooking a pond and is governed by an extremely supportive and hard-working eight member Board of Trustees. This position is ideal for a library professional who has the experience, desire, and vision to meet the evolving needs of our rural community. This is a 30 hour per week position at the rate of $24.00 an hour. Benefits consist of vacation/holiday pay only.
Qualifications:
- MLS/MLIS in library and information science
- Three to five years of professional library experience
- Supervisory experience highly desired
- Demonstrated proficiency with all aspects of library operations
- Ability to articulate a progressive vision of contemporary library services
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
The successful candidate will be a technologically savvy individual who possesses the leadership skills necessary to support and train staff, and work collaboratively with members of the community, library trustees, and local officials to deliver exemplary library services. This candidate will ideally have experience working in or managing all aspects of library services, and should possess the demonstrated ability required to develop a budget, coordinate an annual appeal, secure and manage grants, and oversee building and grounds operations.
Application deadline is December 1, 2021. To apply for this position please email a cover letter, resume and three references to [email protected]
Accrued Time Off
Hopkinton is a historic town located in the southwest corner of Rhode Island. The town is 44 square miles, with a population of approximately 8,000 residents. Hopkinton was incorporated in March of 1757 and includes the villages of Ashaway, Bradford, Hope Valley, and Rockville. Hopkinton has over 1,000 acres of open space, supporting various recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, and canoeing.
The Town of Hopkinton is part of the Chariho School District which also includes the towns of Charlestown and Richmond.