Champaign Public Library

DEADLINE to APPLY: Open until filled; position posted May 25, 2007

POSITION TITLE: Children’s Services Manager

DEPARTMENT: Children’s Services

STARTING SALARY: $54,704 — $69,747 annually (effective July 1, 2007)

HOURS: Full-time (38 hours per week)

A unique professional opportunity: join one of the busiest libraries in Illinois as we get ready to move into our new 122,000 sq. foot state-of-the-art building by late 2007. Be part of the team that expands an already successful menu of programs using the dedicated children’s program room plus five other meeting rooms, and implements the $500,000 Opening Day Collection for the expected 20 percent increase in circulation.

Champaign and sister city Urbana are home to the University of Illinois and the Center for Children’s Books. Champaign residents enjoy a high standard of living with low cost housing and excellent medical facilities. Strong population growth supports exciting urban development of new restaurants, clubs, and retail in vibrant downtown, campus, and fringe areas, as well as growing library service. The library is highly regarded in the community and has been successful in fund raising, exceeding the goal for the library’s building campaign, and winning LSTA grants in recent years exceeding $100,000 each to fund its new award-winning, interactive website, service to business, and outreach to babies born in local hospitals.

DUTIES

The Children’s Services Manager is responsible for creating a climate of welcome and responsive atmosphere of service for children from birth through grade 5 and their adult caregivers by inspiring and supervising the activities of ten experienced and talented staff members, training and setting a good example in the areas of programming, storytelling, selection, and customer service. The manager represents the library in the community, and participates on the library’s management team. Competitive salary and excellent benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution; three years of public library experience with children; proven supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience and education. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and energetic, will have a strong commitment to public service, will love people and books, and will have experience administering library service.

SUBMIT

1. A letter of application describing how your skills and experience meet the job requirements
2. A resume
3. An application form, PDF. Forms are available at the library's Information Desk or Administration department. Or we can e-mail you a form; request it with a note to [log in to unmask]