The Board of Trustees of the Dover Free Public Library is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Director.

The Director:

• Establishes, formulates and recommends policies to the Library Board. Implements and reviews library policies, procedures and practices.
• Interprets policies to the library staff and the general public.
• Creates a culture that promotes positive change and a climate for excellence.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates professional and support library staff.
• Assists the Library Board in developing a long-range plan that promotes and supports the organization's mission and strategic direction. Prepares annual operating and capital budgets that reflect the library's mission.
• Prepares for and attends Library Board meetings. Plans and conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Creates an environment that welcomes diversity and promotes literacy.
• Promotes intellectual freedom and equal access to information.
• Communicates the value of library and information services verbally and in writing to the general public and to decision-makers. Studies the community and directs the development of a balanced program of library services designed to meet the needs of all the people in the community.
• Studies the community and directs the development of a balanced program of library services designed to meet the needs of all the people in the community.

Candidates must have an MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited school, five years public library experience including two years in a management position. Thirty-five hours per week; excellent benefits, including health, prescription, and dental. Salary commensurate with experience. Successful candidate must be a New Jersey resident within one year of employment.

The Library has a 2012 budget of $494,000 and serves a municipality with a population of 18,000 residents. Staff of 8 includes 4 fulltime, 4 part-time employees. The library is located in Dover, NJ, about 30 miles west of New York City. The Director reports to the Library Board of Trustees.

For consideration please send (1) a cover letter describing how your skills and experience meet the job qualifications, (2) a detailed resume, (3) a one-page statement of your management philosophy, and community relations skills and (4) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references by December 15, 2011.

The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete the NJ Civil Service examination process and be reachable on the resulting Certification of Eligibles or be eligible for an intergovernmental transfer. Dover Free Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Send resume to Alan Bocchino, President, Board of Trustees, c/o Dover Free Public Library, 32 East Clinton Street, Dover, NJ 07801.