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Assistant Director

Lincoln Public Library

Lincoln, RI

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Lincoln, RI

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Town of Lincoln seeks an Assistant Director. This position is responsible for administrative and professional library work, as well as technology within the town library facility.

The successful candidate will assist the Director and staff in providing the best possible library service to patrons, will have a high technical aptitude and an understanding of the role technology plays in public libraries, and in the absence of the Library Director, assumes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the town library.  Work includes the supervision of all library employees, the implementation of operating procedures in accordance with professional standards of library administration, and carrying out the policies of the Board of Trustees.

Works under the policy guidance and directives of the Library Director and the Library Board of Trustees

Additional Info & Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association-accredited program. Several years of public library experience in positions of increasing responsibility. Demonstrated knowledge of library technology including knowledge of reference materials and resources in print and electronic format, standard office computer applications, and current issues and trends in the library profession including emerging technologies.

The Community

The town of Lincoln covers 18.6 square miles and is located minutes from Providence, Rhode Island. Centrally located in the Historic Blackstone River Valley, Lincoln has a population of 21,105, according to the 2010 census.  

Website
https://lincolnlibrary.com/

HR Info

Preference will be given to applications received by September 10, 2020

Candidates with relevant background and experience please forward a cover letter, résumé, and references to:

admin@lincolnlibrary.com with Assistant Director in the subject field.

Posted Aug 25, 2020