Library Director

Lewes, Delaware is a Mid-Atlantic, vibrant, historical beach community with a small town ambience.  The Lewes Public Library is seeking an Executive Director. The successful candidate must have a Masters in Library Science, Sociology, Business Administration, or the equivalent of any one of these degrees.   The successful candidate must also have a minimum of five years’ experience in a supervisory role and in dealing with personnel and the public.

The Library is currently conducting a Needs Assessment to determine whether expansion or construction of a new building will best serve its patrons.  Knowledge of facility development and fund-raising would be definite assets.

The new director will be working closely with an active and motivated Board of Directors and must administer that board’s policies.  The candidate will be asked, from time to time, to make policy recommendations to the board.

The director is responsible for hiring, training, supervising and evaluating staff, which at the present time consists of four full-time employees and ten part-time employees.  This experienced, professional staff includes several MLS and other Master degrees. 

The director deals with city, county and state officials.  In dealing with civic organizations, a background in event programming would be an asset 

A thorough knowledge of theory, trends and management in library science is a requirement, as is experience in maintenance and continual development of our literary collection.  This collection includes materials for all ages and various media.

A solid background in budgeting is required and a basic understanding of auditing procedures would be helpful.  Advanced computer skills are required, as well as knowledge of database management.

The Library offers a benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Disability/life insurance
• Pension program
• Annual and sick leave
• Short-Term Disability insurance

The salary is in the range of $50,000-$65,000, depending on qualifications.

Send resume, including references, by email to cindy@albrightcomputing.com. Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2010 or until position is filled.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mission Statement

The Mission of the Lewes Public Library is to provide access to a wide variety of educational, informational and recreational materials to members of the community through traditional and emerging technologies.  The Library will be responsive to the needs of the community and will support programs, for all ages, to encourage a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Vision Statement

Lewes Public Library will be a leading library in the State of Delaware and a trusted civic, cultural, social and learning center.  The Library will be a welcoming, comfortable center for the exchange of ideas, as well as a place for cultural and social interaction in the community.

Benefits:  (for use when needed)

• Annual Leave earned at 1.25 days per month for a total of 15 days per year upon completion of a year’s employment.  Earned leave must be used within the current and subsequent years
• Holidays All federal holidays, plus Friday after Thanksgiving
• Sick Leave 15 days (or 105 hours) given at beginning of each year; not rolled over
• Personal Time 2 days per year
• Bereavement Time 3 working days for death in immediate family
• Health Insurance $1200 deductible with 100% coverage; Rx 15/30/60; Health Reimbursement Account Retirement Plan Simple IRA deferrals per annum not to exceed current federal law; employer contribution of 1% for 2 out of 5 years, and 3% for 3 out of 5 years
• Short-Term Disability 2/3 of weekly salary for maximum of $750/week for 26 weeks
• Required Social Security, Workers Comp and all others required by federal/state labor laws