LIBRARY DIRECTOR—GREAT NECK (NY) LIBRARY
The Board of Trustees of the Great Neck Library, located on the North Shore
of Long Island, New York, seeks a proven administrator and dynamic leader
as its next director. Great Neck Library is an association library
consisting of a main building and three branch facilities serving an
increasingly diverse suburban population of 40,000. With a staff of 150
(92 FTEs) and an annual budget of $8.2 million, the Library loans 700,000+
items a year and offers unique components, valuable resources, and
outstanding community programming and services.
Responsibilities. The Director reports to an elected, seven-member Board of
Trustees and will collaborate with Board, staff and community to provide
leadership in developing and implementing a shared vision for the Library’s
service program and facilities. Responsibilities/challenges include:
moving a new renovation/expansion plan through a successful public
referendum and completion; positioning the Library as an active participant
in the cultural life of the community; leading staff development to foster
a consistent customer-focused environment; willingness to challenge the
status quo and initiate change; and building and maintaining effective
collaborations and partnerships. Additional details and information about
the position, the Library and community can be found at Great Neck Links,
www.gossagesager.com/GNLinks.htm.
Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited
program; a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible public
library experience; and at least five years of experience as a director (or
an assistant or associate director in a library comparable to Great Neck).
Essential skills and attributes include: prior success in working with a
governing board; superior written and oral communications ability; strong
interpersonal skills; strategic planning experience; energy, creativity and
enthusiasm; knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for library
services; and strong collaboration and consensus-building skills. An
advanced degree in management or public administration is preferred.
Compensation. Starting salary range $120,000-140,000 (placement dependent
upon experience and qualifications) with an excellent fringe benefits
package.
To Apply Or Obtain Further Information. Contact Dan Bradbury, Gossage Sager
Associates, [log in to unmask] or 816.531.2468. The closing date
for applications is September 26, 2008. To apply, send a cover letter and
current resume as attachments to: [log in to unmask]
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