Library Director
Position: Library Director
Library Job Posting #: BFL-FY26-03
Full-Time Position: 35 hours per week, with benefits
Personnel Bylaw: Grade M7
Salary Range: $110,701 – $138,049 per year
FLSA status: Exempt
Application Deadline: Open until Filled. Applications submitted before January 30, 2026, will be given first consideration.
SUMMARY:
The Library Director is appointed by and reports to an elected Board of Library Trustees. As the executive and administrative officer of the Library, the Director is responsible for the management of staff, finances, operations and services. Assists the Trustees with policy development and strategic planning. Ensures collections, resources, programs and services are aligned with the Library’s mission and are responsive to community needs and interests. Personnel management responsibilities include recruitment, selection, appointment, training, evaluation and corrective action for performance and conduct issues. Reviews organizational structure, recommends and implements changes to organizational structure. Prepares realistic financial forecasts, budget and capital requests for the Board and represents the Trustees in presenting these requests to Town officials, boards and committees. Manages administrative and financial functions, including procurement and purchasing, accounting and payroll. Manages Library technology, including hardware, software and networks. Directs technical services, public information, programming, and outreach functions.
Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or similar program accredited by the American Library Association, ability to obtain Massachusetts Certificate of Professional Librarianship issued by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners within the specified timeframe after appointment as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and five years of progressively responsible experience in library administration, including supervisory and personnel management experience, strategic planning, program development, and financial management functions including development of budget proposals and funding requests and oversight of expenditures, procurement and purchasing. No substitution allowed for the Educational and Certification requirements, but in exceptional instances specialized education, training, and/or experience may be substituted for part of the Experience requirement.
See Library Director job description for full description of duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities requirements, work environment and other information about the position.
How to Apply
To apply, please scan the following documents into one application packet and email to: humanresources@harwich-ma.gov
- Town of Harwich employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
The Board of Trustees will directly negotiate a competitive salary with the selected candidate, commensurate with qualifications and experience. All replies will be kept confidential until finalists are identified.
The Town of Harwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities and veterans.
We are not currently hiring for Library Assistants, but you may submit your application to be considered when openings do occur. Please read the job announcement, position descriptions, and related documents and follow the instructions for submitting your application.
Library Assistants / Substitutes
Brooks Free Library periodically hires Library Assistants (substitutes) for our busy public service desks (Circulation, Youth Services, and Reference). Year-round availability is important as is willingness to work mid-afternoon / evening shifts (3 or 4 pm until 7 pm) and Saturday shifts. Some regular shifts may be scheduled in advance, but others would be on an on-call basis. Experience is preferred, but not required. Training will be provided. Full information on duties and qualification requirements may be found in the Library Assistant job description. While some work is sedentary and similar to office work, library work frequently requires constant moderate physical effort to perform a variety of tasks such as check in and check out, retrieving materials from shelves at heights ranging from floor level to above the shoulder, emptying the book drop, and shelving and shifting of materials. The document Physical Requirements of Library Work provides additional information for candidates.
Applicants for Library Assistants must be available for at least two shifts per week during Library hours (Monday-Thursday 10 am – 7 pm and Friday & Saturday 10 am – 4 pm) on a year-round basis to be considered. Regular evening and Saturday shifts are required. Pay range $20.60 – $22.23 / hour.
We are not currently hiring for Library Assistants, but you may submit your application to be considered when openings do occur. Please follow the instructions below to apply.
How to Apply for Library Assistant
To be considered, applicants must submit a complete application packet consisting of:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Town of Harwich Employment Application
- Brooks Free Library Availability Questionnaire (Not required for Library Director Applicants)
Please scan completed documents into one document, then email your application packet to brooksaccounting@clamsnet.org.* Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please note: public computers are available in our Reference Dept. for applicants who need access to email, printing, and scanning to prepare and submit their application. Harwich residents may also borrow Chromebooks and Internet hotspots for use at home.