Assistant Director​/Technology Coordinator, Cumberland Public Library; Cumberland, RI

Assistant Director/Technology Coordinator, Cumberland Public Library (Cumberland, RI)

The Cumberland Public Library is seeking an Assistant Director/Technology Coordinator. This position is responsible for administrative and professional library work, as well as responsibilities for all technology within the town library facilities.

An employee in this class assists the Director and staff in providing the best possible library service to patrons and, in the absence of the Library Director, assumes responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the town library. Work includes the supervision of all library employees, the implementation of operating procedures in accordance with professional standards of library administration, and carrying out responsibilities within policy directives of the Board of Trustees.

The position works an alternating Saturday schedule and one Sunday a month from October–May (paid at a premium rate). Flexibility according to library needs is a must.

• Assists Department Heads, when required, with reference, readers advisory and programming to respective clientele.
• Reads professional literature; is aware of current library trends and practices.
• Represents the library at various meetings, programs and conferences.
• Maintains statistics; prepares reports; recommends policy and procedural changes.
• Installs and troubleshoots computer equipment, peripherals, and software.
• Assists staff in use of software and development of databases and software applications.
• Plans, publicizes, and executes informational programs on technology related topics.
• Assists the Library Director with short-and long‑range planning and with development of the proposed annual budget.
• Assists in the supervision and evaluation of library employees.
• Helps to enforce the rules and regulations of the library.
• Represents the Director at Board meetings and other library and community functions, as required.
• Must be willing to become a federally certified Passport Agent.
• Serves as a floater to cover various departments when there is need.

• All candidates must have a Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA‑accredited program.
• Candidates should also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to resolve conflicts and handle critical incidents.
• Considerable experience in professional library work, including some supervisory experience and leadership qualities.
• Education and/or experience in use of computers, especially with word processing, spreadsheet and web page applications.

Full Time

MLS/Masters

$75,511.00- $80,500.00/year