Job Description
LIBRARY DIRECTOR:
The Board of the West Warwick Public Library seeks a skillful leader and manager to direct its operations to ensure effective and efficient public service operations. The library serves a diverse population of 30,000 in West Warwick, and a larger clientele in Kent County and the State of Rhode Island through its unique programs as well as its membership in the statewide consortium, Ocean State Libraries. The library director is responsible for administration and management of the library, including development and implementation of the budget, collection development, personnel, building and grounds maintenance, and all services and programs. Our ideal candidate can speak and write effectively, and has familiarity with the following: issues and trends in the library profession; concepts and methods of financial, personnel and public relations management; library automation and the digital world; grant writing and fundraising. We seek someone with the ability to formulate and implement plans for library staffing, services and programs, and to establish and maintain effective working relations with the public, the Library Board, the staff and Town Government.
Minimum qualifications: American Library Association-accredited Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science. Five years of public library experience in positions of increasing responsibility, including management.
Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
Please send letter of application, resume, and three references by February 17, 2020 to: board@wwpl.org
The Community
West Warwick Public Library has been serving the great folks of West Warwick and beyond for over 50 years! We offer 3 floors of books, materials, computer and tech access, a variety of clubs, ongoing events, the largest selection of Tabletop RPG games and guides, an English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom and free lessons, a passport registration program, outreach, notaries, tech lessons, and so much more!
Website
https://www.wwpl.org
Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.wwpl.org/employment
HR Info
Varies by position. See open position for details. To inquire about open positions, see wwpl.org/employment or call (401) 828-3750 x 5.