Rene R. Lester, Director

Luverne Public Library

The Board of Trustees for the Luverne Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic library director.  Luverne, Alabama, the county seat of Crenshaw, is 50 miles south of Montgomery and serves a culturally diverse population.  The Luverne Public Library has a legal service area of 10,191 and this year demonstrated a large growth in circulation (22%) and an even bigger increase in library visits (44%).

Qualified candidates will have a BA or BS degree and some library experience.  Candidates with a MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited school will be given preference.  Consideration will be given to those with any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required job functions. Salary range is $30,000 - $40,000 depending upon experience and qualifications. Medical and retirement benefits are also available.

The successful candidate must recognize the importance of this library within the community and be responsible for providing materials, services and programming to library patrons as well providing ways to attract new patrons.  The successful candidate must aggressively seek grants and plan fundraising opportunities and be willing to embrace new technology.  Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Please submit the following by October 30, 2009:

1.  Letter of application

2.  Detailed resume

3.  A one-page statement of your management philosophy, community relations skills, and
     professional goals

4.  Three current references

To:  Luverne Public Library Board of Trustees

c/o Mr. Mike Jones

P. O. Box 367

Luverne, Alabama   36049

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No phone inquiries or faxed information will be allowed.