Library Director-Deschutes(OR)  Public Library

A dynamic leader is sought as director for this progressive Central Oregon 
(Bend) library district.  Lead efforts to build upon the solid foundation 
of a top library program.  Work with a team that is committed to a never-
ending quest for excellence. Many of the tools are already in place.  

DPL is an independent library district with a permanent tax rate that is 
exclusively dedicated to public library services.  The library is governed 
by an elected library board that focuses upon outcomes and looks to the 
director and management team to devise creative implementation strategies.  
The management team is confident and dynamic and embraces new approaches 
and solutions.

The challenges are exciting.  Develop innovative service strategies to 
respond to the fastest growing population in Oregon.  Devise alternative 
service strategies using the latest technologies.  Provide leadership in 
local areas and in the broader state and national library communities. The 
possibilities are endless.

The Deschutes Public Library District is a library system serving the 
165,000 residents of Deschutes County in Central Oregon. Governed by a five-
member, elected Board of Directors, the Library staff (currently 85 FTEs) 
with a budget of $9.3 million operates five branches and a bookmobile 
serving an increasingly diverse area and circulating 1.9 million in 2006-
07. Deschutes County is one of the most beautiful and most desirable 
counties in the United States—growing by 53% from 1995 to 2005.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that 
inspire and motivate. Candidate must have exemplary skills that can develop 
and implement a shared vision of innovative library service for the 
District. Candidate must be adept at building and maintaining effective 
relationships with the library board to achieve desired results; skills in 
policy governance are key success factors. Also essential are developing 
and maintaining collaborative working relationships with staff and with 
community leaders throughout Deschutes County.  Key skills include: 
strategic planning, budget preparation, designing and managing change, 
facilities and space design, library technology, grant writing, and working 
with library foundations.  Additional information on the Deschutes Public 
Library District and the community can be found at: 
www.gossagesager.com/Deschuteslinks.htm 

Minimum requirements: an MLS from an ALA-accredited program; five years of 
progressively responsible public library experience in a multi-branch 
system and a minimum of three years of executive level administrative 
experience. Experience working effectively with a governing Board, fiscal 
management, excellent communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and 
coaching skills preferred. Hiring salary range $100,000-$120,000 with a 
competitive benefits package. 

For further information: Contact Dan Bradbury, Gossage Sager Associates, 
[log in to unmask] or 816-531-2468.  This opportunity will close 
September 30, 2008. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume 
as attachments via email to: [log in to unmask]