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What they do
A Librarian helps people find information that they need in a library or in other collections or sources, including electronic databases. Organizes and catalogues library materials, plans library programs, and orders new materials or equipment. May work in school libraries or special information centers within government agencies or businesses; may specialize as a law librarian or medical librarian.
$67,321 / year median in New Hampshire
+3% projected growth
Job Description
745 of 10,000 Between $50k and
$60k
Per Year
Position range in Cheshire County $38k
- $70k Per Year Library Director
Maine State Library
Occupation:
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Location:
Walpole, NH
- 03608
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
09/10/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
Maine State Library
Web Site:
www.maine.gov
Expires:
10/31/2026
Job #: 13362254
Job Requirements and Properties Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Full Time
Job Description
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full-time Exempt, 40 hours per week The Walpole Town Library seeks a dynamic Library Director to lead both the Bridge Memorial Library and North Walpole Branch Library. Set in a historic New Hampshire village along the Connecticut River, this role offers a vibrant community near Keene and a Dartmouth-Hitchcock affiliate, requiring strong administrative vision and independent leadership.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of the library in conformity with Trustee policies and municipal and state law and regulations.
EXPERIENCE
- A Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. A Bachelors degree plus substantial work experience in a management position at a public library may be considered in lieu of a Masters degree.
- At least three (3) years of progressively responsible library experience, including supervisory experience, preferably in a public library setting.
- Demonstrated library management and leadership experience with financial and planning responsibilities.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to interact effectively with staff, patrons, the Board of Trustees, Town leadership and peers in the library community.
- Knowledge of current resources, programs and services available to libraries and how to implement those resources.
- Experience with digital media including social media, web design and maintenance.
- Ability to configure, use and maintain an Integrated Library System and online catalog (e.
g. KOHA).
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Commensurate with background & experience. $50,000
- 60,000 plus benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
Cover letter and resume should be emailed to: DirectorSearch@walpoletownlibrary.org or mailed to the following address: Walpole Library
- Director Search P.
O. Box 487 Walpole, NH 03608
Salary:
$50,000
- 60,000
Website:
walpoletownlibrary.org/current-openings/
Source:
2026-9-9
Benefits
- Dental Insurance