New London Local School District is hiring: Director - New London Public Library
New London Local School District, New London, OH, United States
Position Type:
Media Specialist/Librarian/Director - Public Library
Date Posted:
2/24/2026
Location:
New London Local Schools
Date Available:
05/01/2026
Closing Date:
03/27/2026
Library Director
New London Public Library - New London, Ohio
The New London Public Library, housed in a historic 1915 Carnegie building located on a picturesque Western Reserve village green, seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Library Director. The library serves a school district community of approximately 6,500 residents spanning Huron, Lorain, and Ashland counties, operates with an annual budget of approximately $400,000, and is supported by a highly motivated staff of 12 part-time employees, a full-time children's librarian, and an experienced fiscal officer.
In partnership with New London Local Schools, the Library Director will participate in an innovative shared-service agreement that strengthens community access to literacy and information resources. Under this model, the Director will collaborate with the district to ensure the public librarian spends approximately 2 3 days per week embedded within the school library, serving as the district's librarian.
This integrated approach enhances:
Position Responsibilities
The Library Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the public library and exercising authority with regard to:
Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who possess:
Active participation in the local community is expected, including engagement with civic organizations.
Compensation
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent health benefits package.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by March 27, 2026, to:
Search Committee
c/o Jonna Rowland
New London Public Library
67 South Main Street
New London, Ohio 44851
Or electronically to: rowlandjonna863@gmail.com
The New London Public Library is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Media Specialist/Librarian/Director - Public Library
Date Posted:
2/24/2026
Location:
New London Local Schools
Date Available:
05/01/2026
Closing Date:
03/27/2026
Library Director
New London Public Library - New London, Ohio
The New London Public Library, housed in a historic 1915 Carnegie building located on a picturesque Western Reserve village green, seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Library Director. The library serves a school district community of approximately 6,500 residents spanning Huron, Lorain, and Ashland counties, operates with an annual budget of approximately $400,000, and is supported by a highly motivated staff of 12 part-time employees, a full-time children's librarian, and an experienced fiscal officer.
In partnership with New London Local Schools, the Library Director will participate in an innovative shared-service agreement that strengthens community access to literacy and information resources. Under this model, the Director will collaborate with the district to ensure the public librarian spends approximately 2 3 days per week embedded within the school library, serving as the district's librarian.
This integrated approach enhances:
- Alignment of public and school library services
- Literacy programming across grade levels
- Curriculum-connected resource support
- Expanded access to technology and digital resources
- Community-wide collaboration in support of student achievement
Position Responsibilities
The Library Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the public library and exercising authority with regard to:
- Personnel supervision and development
- Financial management and fiscal oversight
- Strategic planning and policy implementation
- Library automation systems and information technologies
- Collection development and purchasing
- Community relations and outreach
- Intergovernmental and educational partnerships
Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who possess:
- A Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an accredited university
(Candidates currently enrolled in an MLS program or with comparable experience will be considered.) - Administrative experience in a public library setting (preferred but not required)
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- A demonstrated commitment to community engagement
- Experience working within a consortium environment, including familiarity with the SEO Library SirsiDynix Consortium (preferred)
- The ability to collaborate effectively with school leadership and educational partners
Active participation in the local community is expected, including engagement with civic organizations.
Compensation
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent health benefits package.
Application Process
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by March 27, 2026, to:
Search Committee
c/o Jonna Rowland
New London Public Library
67 South Main Street
New London, Ohio 44851
Or electronically to: rowlandjonna863@gmail.com
The New London Public Library is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.