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LIBRARY
DIRECTOR-WORTHINGTON (OH) LIBRARIES
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the 2007 Library of the
Year! The Board of Trustees of the award-winning Worthington
Libraries seeks a creative and dynamic director to build on the
Library’s excellent reputation as a leader in both the library field and
the community it serves.
Worthington
Libraries serves the City of Worthington, plus the
larger School District service area (an increasingly diverse population
of 61,153) through its main library and two branches. With three beautiful
facilities, a dedicated staff (109 FTEs), an active Friends
organization, and a 2010 operating budget projected at $8.7
million, the Library loans 3.5 million items annually and provides an
outstanding array of programs and services to the community.
As
a vital part of a vibrant community, Worthington Libraries focuses on providing
future-oriented library service in a spirit of collaboration guided by careful financial
stewardship. The challenge for the next director is not only to
continue this tradition of excellence, but to further the mission of the
Library by developing new opportunities for community involvement, staff
development and organizational growth.
Worthington
is a northern suburb of Columbus, which is located in the center of Ohio. As
such, it combines the attractions and convenience of an active urban center
with small town charm. Worthington’s focus on its historical roots,
its emphasis on education and cultural amenities, and its commitment to
community collaboration, all contribute to produce an outstanding quality of
life. Additional information on the Library, Worthington and the surrounding
area can be found at Worthington Links.
Responsibilities.
The
Director of the
Worthington Libraries will report to a seven-member Board of Trustees and work
with the Board, staff and major stakeholders to achieve the strategic vision
for the Library as defined in its 2010-2012
Strategic Plan. Overall
responsibilities include: continuing and building on extensive collaborative
partnerships with other library systems and community organizations; leading a
team of talented professionals to manage exceptional library services and
programs; providing sound fiscal management while continuing to build and strengthen
resources; and implementing new technologies to diversify access to information.
For additional details see the complete job description.
Qualifications. A master’s degree in library
science from an ALA accredited program; a minimum of five years of professional
library experience in positions with progressive levels of responsibility; and
a minimum of three years of experience supervising a system-wide department or
branch library, preferably in a public library. Essential attributes and skills
include: creativity, energy and enthusiasm; demonstrated success in effectively
promoting library services to the community; political acumen; collaborative
and consensus-building skills; experience in providing sound fiscal planning
and management; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and “best
practices” for library service. Proven success working effectively
with a policy-making board is highly desirable.
For
further information,
contact Gossage Sager Associates/Bradbury Associates via email or call
816-531-2468. Apply via email with a meaningful
cover letter and your resume as Word attachments to [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask].
The position closes May 2, 2010.
Jobeth Bradbury
Gossage Sager Associates
4545 Wornall Rd., Ste. 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
816.803.7087
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