City Librarian
New Haven Free Public Library
Job posted to this site on March 7th at 9:05am
Application Deadline: April 2nd 2023
Full Time
Job Description
The New Haven Free Public Library seeks a talented administrator, an effective communicator, an inclusive leader, and a respected community builder to advance this forward-thinking and popular pubic library. The new City Librarian will be expected to:
• Advocate for increased funding from public and private sectors to expand service hours, enhance Library collections and technology, and align staff pay with local and state peers
• Foster a workplace culture that embodies and values equity, diversity, and inclusion, reflective of the City the Library serves
• Evaluate the Library’s performance through the lens of the Strategic Framework 2018-2023 and implement a Board-approved process to create the Library’s next strategic plan
• Develop a Facilities Master Plan that addresses infrastructure, maintenance, and security needs
• Identify key technology needs and develop a plan to meet those needs
• Create and implement a robust human resources plan that addresses recruitment, education, training, coaching, and retention of talented staff
• Champion a culture of intellectual freedom, reading, lifelong learning, and 21st century literacies
Location
New Haven Free Public Library, Ives Main Library, 133 Elm St., New Haven, CT 06510Compensation
$145,000 yearly
Application URL or Email
Submit specified application materials to june@junegarcia.com.