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Position Opening
Kennebunk Free Library
Library Director
The Kennebunk Free Library has an immediate opening for a
Library Director with strong human resources and fiscal management skills and
the ability to bring creative services and programming to the community.
The Kennebunk Free Library, founded in 1882, has been very
successful in executing its mission: to serve the diverse cultural,
informational, educational, and recreational needs of the community through
resources, expert and caring services, and an inviting and accessible facility.
The Library is home to print and media collections of approximately 45,000
volumes. The Library includes a Children’s Illustrator’s Gallery and an art
gallery that hosts rotating exhibits. A broad variety of community programs are
offered by the Library. In addition, the Friends of the Kennebunk Free Library
are active in supporting many activities.
The Board of Trustees is seeking a Library Director who will
build upon the Library’s accomplishments and establish new programming that is
innovative, creative, and responsive to the needs of the community. The Board
seeks applications from individuals who are familiar with and can demonstrate
the American Library Association’s Statement of Core Competencies and the
Maine Library Association’s Public Library Standards, with particular
reference to the Management competencies and standards.
The Board seeks applications from individuals who demonstrate
the following:
- Masters degree in Library Science from an accredited institution;
- Minimum of five years full-time library employment, two in a supervisory
position;
- Experience creating a budget, presenting and defending it to the Town’s
citizens and officials, and implementing the approved budget;
- Strong background and skills in a broad range of current library
technologies;
- Demonstrated record of innovative library programming and outreach;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- A "can do" leadership philosophy that is both cooperative and inclusive;
- Knowledge of fundraising techniques, including grant sources (preference
for record of successful receipt of grant funds);
- Documented success in collaborative endeavors with community stakeholders;
- Establishment of a warm, friendly atmosphere that welcomes diversity in
all ways; and
- A sense of humor combined with customer service attitude and skills.
A complete job description is available is available
here.
Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and a
statement of professional philosophy that addresses the ALA Core Competencies,
the Maine Library Standards, and the criteria listed above.
Materials should be sent via e-mail to:
Chair of the Library Director Search Committee
Kennebunk Free Library
directorsearch@kennebunk.lib.me.us
Review of applications will begin immediately, with preference
given to applications received by May 2, 2008. The position is open until
filled. Please send all questions about the position to the Chair of the
Director Search Committee at the e-mail address above.
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