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Director

Topsham Public Library

Topsham, Maine

The Board of Trustees of the Topsham Public Library (TPL) is accepting applications for a dynamic and enthusiastic Library Director. The Director will work with and lead an outstanding staff and group of volunteers, building upon the Library's accomplishments and establishing innovative and creative programming to meet the needs of the community. The successful candidate will hold a Masters in Library Science (MLS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited degree program. Experience in library management, budgeting, development and grant writing is preferred. TPL is a 501c3 non-profit library which receives 85% of its funding from the Town of Topsham. The Director works closely with Town Departments and Town Management, although the Library is independently run.The Director wil ...

Executive Director

Camden Public Library

Camden, ME

The Camden Public Library Board of Trustees seeks an Executive Director to replace its retiring long-term Executive Director, who has admirably led this Maine library since 2008.Thanks to benefactor Mary Louise Curtis Bok, the Camden Public Library, situated on the hill at the head of Camden Harbor, opened on June 11, 1928. A significant expansion, the Centennial Wing, completed in September 1996, now houses the stacks and includes a busy community meeting space and a large, light and airy Children’s Room with a very special attached Children’s Garden. This expansion allowed the original library building to be restored as a Reading Room stocked with a wide assortment of periodicals and newspapers, and furnished with tables and chairs for quiet reading. The History Center holds a large ...

Associate Director

Portland Public Library

Portland, ME

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Associate Director will be a critical leader for library staff and will help deepen relationships with our nonprofit and municipal partners; lead and supervise the Adult Services Director, Youth Services Director, Access Services Director, Annex and Bookmobile Manager, and the Branch Managers; and serve as the de facto manager of the Downtown location.The Associate Director will be deeply involved in complex decision making, working integrally with PPL's senior leadership, internal and external library colleagues, and designated trustee committees. The Associate Director will actively represent PPL in statewide collaborative conversations and pursuits. The position serves as an advocate for services and operations, provides support to the board of t ...