Library Director

Langworthy Public Library

Hope Valley RI

Application Deadline

Apply By Apr 30th, 2025

Wages

$28.00 to $30.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Hope Valley, RI

Hours

30.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description


The Langworthy Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a Library Director of Services. The Langworthy Library is a private non-profit organization open 33 hours weekly from Monday- Saturday. Required hours (28-32) including some evenings and/ or weekend shifts. Hourly rate commensurate with experience. Benefits include vacation and holiday pay.  

Qualifications: 
Masters Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited school 
3-5 years professional library experience 
Strong interpersonal/communication skills 
Leadership and/or supervisory experience 
Ability to create forward thinking programming for all ages 
Willingness to obtain Notary license 

As the spokesperson for the library, the Director will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills with patrons, community organizations, and in meetings, including frequent and open communication with the Board of Trustees. The Director will also have a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness, as well as the ability to exercise independent judgement in decision making and problem solving.  

Director is responsible for all aspects of library operations, including but not limited to: 
Staff scheduling, supervision and evaluation 
Collection development and management 
Budget development and managing expenditures 
Writing and implementing grants 
Overseeing facilities and reporting issues to the board of trustees 
Maintaining website and social media presence 
Preparing and filing reports with OLIS, federal, state, and municipal agencies 

To apply send an email with cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to:  langworthylibrarytrustees@gmail.com 

Applications received before April 30, 2025, will be given priority consideration. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. 
 

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Vacation and holiday pay

The Community

Small rural community 

Posted Mar 24, 2025