LIBRARY
DIRECTOR, GREENWICH
(CT) LIBRARY
The Board of Trustees of the
Greenwich Library seeks an energetic, inspirational and collaborative leader to
take this outstanding Library to its next level of organizational excellence.
The Library serves 62,755 residents through its exceptional system (120,000
s/f) of a Main library and two branch libraries—one currently being
renovated and expanded. A dedicated staff of 167 (97 FTE),
a collection of nearly 500,000 items and a $9.5 million annual budget from public
and private sources enable the Library annually to circulate 1.4 million items,
host 675,000 visitors and sponsor over 1,100 programming events with an
attendance of nearly 46,000 patrons. Already the second busiest public library
in New England, all of the components are in
place for this Library with the right leadership to be one of the premier public
libraries in New England and the nation.
Responsibilities. The Greenwich Library Director reports
to the Board of Trustees and works closely with Town of Greenwich elected and
appointed officials to establish a strategic vision for the Library that aligns
its mission, goals and objectives with community needs and priorities. Overall responsibilities include: preparation
of budgets and plans for submission to public and private funding sources;
oversight and monitoring of all library operations, staff development and
service initiatives; recommendation and implementation of Board policies and
administrative procedures to carry out the Library’s service program;
active promotion of the Library at local, state and national levels; support of
the Board in its private fund raising activities; and direction and
participation in monitoring approved construction projects. Additional
information on the position, the Library and the community, including a
detailed job description, can be found at Greenwich Library Links.
Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program; and at least ten years of
progressively responsible library experience, six years of which were in an
administrative position managing professional staff and programs. Essential
attributes include strong collaboration and consensus-building skills; vision
and creativity; superior written and oral communications abilities; excellent
interpersonal and team-building skills; political acumen and a history of
responsiveness to staff, customer and community needs and concerns; an
understanding of the role and potential of technology in the delivery of
library services; and a thorough knowledge of budgetary planning and successful
fiscal and personnel management. Successful leadership experience in a similar
sized library and proven experience working with a policy-making board, collaborating
with municipal officials and administering labor contracts is highly desirable.
Compensation. Starting salary range of
$115,000 - 135,687 (placement
dependent upon qualifications) and 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 October 12,
2008. To apply, send a cover letter and current resume as
attachments to: [log in to unmask].
The Town
of Greenwich is
an Equal Opportunity Employer
and
values diversity at all levels of its workforce.
Jobeth Bradbury
Gossage Sager Associates
4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
816.531.2468 Phone/Fax
816.803.7087 Cell
www.gossagesager.com