EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – CHESTER COUNTY (PA) LIBRARY SYSTEM

Chester County Library System seeks a dynamic leader to help transform a 
good library system into a great system for this growing suburban community 
of 475,000.  Reporting to the County Library System Board and County 
Commissioners, the director is responsible for effectively administering a 
federated library system composed of the District Center Library and 
seventeen member libraries. With a total $8 million budget and 170 
employees the executive director collaborates with key stakeholders to 
establish a strategic vision to aligns the System’s mission, goals and 
objectives with Chester County resident needs and County priorities.

Overall Responsibilities include: fostering and maintaining effective 
internal and external communications; providing leadership in establishing 
operational plans, goals and best practices; strengthening financial 
planning, budgeting and fund raising; encouraging the System and member 
libraries to become active and engaged community participants; leading and 
fostering staff development; and developing and maintaining effective 
local, state and national partnerships and collaborations.   For additional 
information see the detailed job description.

Minimum Qualifications.  A master’s degree in library science from an 
accredited program and a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible 
professional experience in the management and operation of a public library 
system or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   
Essential attributes include superior written and oral communications 
ability, thorough knowledge of financial and personnel management, 
collaborative and consensus-building skills, vision, creativity, and 
knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for the application of new 
technology and library services. 

Compensation: Beginning salary $85,000 – $100,000 (with placement dependent 
upon experience and qualifications) with a competitive benefits package.

To Apply or Obtain Further Information: The Chester County Library System 
Board requests that all inquiries be forwarded to the library executive 
search firm of Gossage Sager Associates.  Visit Chester County Links for 
additional information about the System and the Chester County area. The 
closing date for applications is March 3, 2008. To apply, please send a 
cover letter and current resume as Word attachments via e-mail to 
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