Job Openings
Library Director (part time)
Lydia Taft Pratt Library in West Dummerston, Vermont is seeking a part time Library Director. Approximately 20 hours/week, benefits not included. Salary range will be between $17 and $20/hour depending on previous experience.
Responsibilities include: organizing and coordinating library services, overseeing the library space, ensuring organization and cleanliness, and creating a welcoming, safe environment. Ensuring that the library’s technology is up to date and functioning properly, including security protocols. Maintaining the library’s website, and sustaining a collection of materials that represent diverse ideas, information, and insights. Presenting and advocating for the library’s interests in appropriate community forums.
A Bachelor’s degree is required and an MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent library experience is preferred. The successful candidate will be encouraged to work toward a Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship if they do not have a degree in Library Science, and must be willing to pursue continuing education to stay current in library science. A full job description is available upon request.
Please send a letter of interest and resume to: dummerstonvtlibrary@gmail.com
The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Posted 1/14/2026
Staff
Library Director
dummerstonvtlibrary@gmail.com
802-258-9878
Stacey Kripp, Library Assistant
ltpchildrensroom@gmail.com
802-258-9878
Board of Trustees
Lyle Holiday, Trustee Chair
Stacy Bryck, Trustee Vice Chair
Linda DeCarlo-Burns, Trustee Treasurer
David Schottland, Trustee Secretary
david.schottland@gmail.com
Marvin Luna
The Lydia Taft Pratt Library is seeking a trustee to fill out our board. Library Trustees are responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of the library by making sure that we are working to fulfill our vision and mission, and by ensuring the fiscal health of our organization. These are elected positions.
The Lydia Taft Pratt Library Board of Trustees meets at the library on the first Thursday of every month at 5:00. Our meetings are open to the public, so you are welcome to stop by to see what we do.
If you think you might be interested in learning more about being a library trustee, please contact Dave Schottland (david.schottland@gmail.com). The trustees would love your participation in fostering the vitality of our town’s library.