LIBRARY DIRECTOR - PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY (MD) MEMORIAL LIBRARY SYSTEM
The Board of Library Trustees of the Prince George’s County Memorial
Library System—serving 841,315 suburban Maryland residents immediately
north, east and south of the nation’s capital—seeks an experienced and
energetic library leader as its next director. The System serves an
increasingly diverse population—epitomizing the changing face of America—
through 18 branches and an active outreach program. With a dedicated staff
of 346 FTEs, a collection of 1.9 million items and a $26.4 million annual
budget, the Board seeks an experienced library executive capable of
transforming the System into a model of innovative library programs serving
the needs of County residents.
Responsibilities. The Director of the Prince George’s County Memorial
Library System reports to a seven-member Board of Trustees and has overall
responsibility for developing and maintaining an effective program of
library services for the County. Overall responsibilities include:
developing, monitoring, and implementing a strategic planning process
resulting in a shared vision for the Library; proposing recommendations and
implementing Board policies and effective operating procedures; developing
and maintaining effective internal and external communications; providing
sound fiscal management while strengthening current funding sources and
seeking additional revenue sources; organizing and administering the
System’s resources to carry out its strategic goals; and representing the
Library on a variety of county, state and national committees and
projects. Additional information on the Library and area can be found at
www.gossagesager.com/pgcmlslinks.htm.
Minimum Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA
accredited program and a minimum of seven years of progressively
responsible public library experience with at least five years of executive
level experience in an urban or suburban library. Essential attributes
include: vision and creativity; skill in leading a diverse team of talented
professionals to achieve high standards in setting and meeting established
goals; political acumen; thorough knowledge of budgeting and financial
management; collaboration and consensus-building skills; and a solid
understanding of philosophy, trends and “best practices” in the library and
information technology fields. Proven experience reporting to a policy-
making board, collaborating with county or municipal officials and working
in a union environment is highly desirable.
Compensation. Starting salary range $135,000-165,000 (negotiable,
dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an outstanding fringe
benefits package.
To Apply Or Obtain Further Information. Prince George’s County Memorial
Library System Board of Library Trustees requests all inquiries,
nominations and applications be forwarded to the library executive search
firm of Gossage Sager Associates. For additional information or to apply
send a cover letter and current resume via e-mail to
[log in to unmask] This position closes January 31, 2009.
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