[CASL-L] Position Available: Coordinator of Learning and Discovery - Westport Library

[Bill Derry]

Manager of Learning and Discovery 

The Westport Library seeks a Manager of Learning and Discovery to work 
collaboratively with 
library staff to create, expand and promote services that foster 
exploration as a new model for 
delivering reference and information services. The Manager uses his/her 
knowledge of 
emerging trends in library and information science to implement new 
approaches to learning, 
information access and services delivered through social networking 
tools, Web 2.0 applications 
and mobile computing platforms. He/she uses their leadership and 
organizational skills to 
manage the work of staff to create and deliver customer-focused services 
to the community. 
 
The Manager of Learning and Discovery serves as a member of the 
Management Team. 
He/she contributes to strategic and long-range planning, program 
development and evaluation, 
resource development, and allocation of resources in support of the 
Library’s strategic 
initiatives. 
 
The successful candidate will have an ALA accredited Master’s of Library 
Science. Minimum of 
five (5) years professional experience in a public library setting or 
information-based 
environment. Progressively responsible management experience. Strong 
computer and 
technology skills; customer service orientation; excellent oral and 
written communication skills 
and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively. Flexibility 
and ability to thrive in a 
complex, changing environment with competing demands. Proven success in 
planning, 
introducing, and managing change. Schedule includes some evenings and 
weekends. 
 
Starting salary $72,000 dependent on experience. 
 
Send cover letter, resume and salary expectations to the Human Resources 
Department, 
at jobs at westportlibrary.org. Include title of this position in the 
subject line. Applications will be 
accepted until position is filled. 
 
For a full job description:
http://westportlibrary.org/sites/default/files/webfm/Manager%20of%20Learning%20and%20Discovery%20Job%20Descrip%20Online%20%20-%20Final.pdf 
 

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