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Library Director - Westwood Public Library LIBRARY DIRECTOR – WESTWOOD, NEW JERSEY

Start date : January 2, 2025

The Westwood Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, community-focused leader to serve as our Library Director. The Westwood Free Public Library’s mission is to connect citizens with the resources, programs, and people to support an informed, educated, literate, engaged, and skilled community.

ABOUT OUR LIBRARY

The Westwood Public Library serves a diverse population of more than 11,000 residents in Bergen County, New Jersey, with the majority of residents owning library cards. As a vibrant community center in a town known as “the Hub of the Pascack Valley,” we offer a range of resources and programs year-round, catering to the evolving educational, informational, and recreational needs of our community.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for all library operations and collection management while developing and implementing its service programs. The Director performs a wide array of leadership responsibilities requiring independent knowledge and sound judgment. The Library Director has ultimate responsibility for hiring and supervising all employees, as well as volunteers, who work for the Library.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master of Library Science Degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited Library School

New Jersey Professional Librarian’s Certificate or eligibility for acquiring one

Professional Library experience

Three or more years in high-level supervisory and administrative positions

New Jersey resident with a valid driver's license

Proficient in Google Workspace

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee operation and maintenance of the library

Recruit, supervise, and facilitate professional development of staff

Prepare and implement annual budget and present it to the Mayor and Borough Council

Create programming, curate collections, and provide reference materials

Develop strategic planning for the future

Foster cooperative relationships between schools, municipality, and other agencies within Westwood

Participate in local, state, and national professional organizations

Actively seek and apply for outside grants and other sources of funding

Ability to readjust the physical space of the library to accommodate programming

SKILLS

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills

Working knowledge of professional library practices, trends, and technologies

Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting and financial management practices

Motivate staff, encourage professional growth, and cultivate positive working relationships

Commitment to excellent customer service and community engagement

Capacity to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and abilities

Strong written and verbal skills, including public speaking

The Westwood Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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