TOWN LIBRARIAN - FAIRFIELD (CT) PUBLIC LIBRARY
Find Your Home in Fairfield! The Town of Fairfield (CT) seeks a Town
Librarian to build on the Library’s recent successes and lead it to new
levels of excellence. Fairfield was ranked #9 as “the Best Place to Live
in the US” (and #1 in the northeast) by CNN-Money.com in 2006. The
Fairfield Library System serves a community of 58,000, in which 70% of all
households have a library card with an approximate annual circulation of
one million! Consisting of a Main library (60,000 sq. ft. building fully
renovated in 2006, including the addition of an innovative Children’s
space and the outstanding Bruce S. Kershner gallery) and the busiest
branch in CT at 19,000 sq. ft., the Library is dedicated to its mission of
strong public programming and services. The new Town Librarian will work
with a committed staff (44 FTEs), an energetic core of volunteers, an
established Friends of the Library group, and a $4.1 million budget to
deliver quality services. The challenge for the next Town Librarian will
be to move forward on the Library's Long Range Plan developed in 2008,
including plans to renovate the branch while also leveraging strong
community relationships and partnerships to continue the outstanding
levels of service and programs. Additional information on the Library,
Fairfield, and the surrounding area can be found at
http://www.gossagesager.com/Fairfieldlinks.htm
Responsibilities. The Town Librarian of the Fairfield Public Library
reports to a six-member Library Board of Trustees, serves as a Town
department head (reporting to the First Selectman on administration
matters), and works with the Board, staff, First Selectman, and major
stakeholders to establish the strategic vision for the Library, aligning
the Library’s mission, goals and objectives with the community’s needs and
priorities. Overall responsibilities include: developing and maintaining
effective internal and external communications; building and leading a
diverse team of talented professionals to manage Library operations;
planning, evaluation and oversight of the library budget; strengthening
current governmental funding sources; working with the Fairfield Friends
to develop additional revenue sources; and developing and maintaining
partnerships with local, state and regional organizations and agencies.
See http://www.gossagesager.com/FairfieldPublicLibraryjobdesc.doc for the
complete job description.
Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA
accredited program and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible
administrative library experience including a minimum of three years
supervisory experience. Essential attributes and skills include: vision,
creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior written and oral
communications ability; demonstrated success in effectively promoting
library services to the community; political acumen; collaborative and
consensus-building skills; and a thorough knowledge of current trends
and “best practices” for library service. Proven success working
effectively with a policy-making board, unions, and collaboratively with
city officials is desirable.
Compensation. A starting salary range of $105,000-$115,000 (with final
placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an outstanding
fringe benefits package.
For further information, contact Gossage Sager Associates/Bradbury
Associates via email or call 816-531-2468. Apply via email with a
meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word attachments to
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position closes December 13, 2009.
