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DATE ENTERED: May 21, 2010 POSITION: Director of Library Services for the Blue Ridge Regional Library DESCRIPTION: Small town conveniences and exciting opportunities await a visionary director of the Blue Ridge Regional Library located in the city of Martinsville, Virginia, which is near the two metropolitan areas of Greensboro, NC, and Roanoke, VA. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound with the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains and scenic Parkway. Our library system, an integral part of our rural community, serves the counties of Henry and Patrick and the city of Martinsville with an estimated, combined population of 88,500. There is a modern main branch, four satellite branches, a renowned historical society building and a bookmobile. BRRL has a circulation of over 500,000 with a collection of 227,766. The director supervises a staff of 23 full time and 22 part time employees. The director is responsible for the administration of all aspects of library services and reports directly to the appointed Board of Trustees. Work involves community and board relations, staffing, program development, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will possess fund raising experience and grant writing skills, along with strong communication skills to motivate the staff and community. The director will be expected to interact regularly with private, public and civic sectors of our community in charting the future course of the Blue Ridge Regional Library. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited school with a minimum of five years in a progressively responsible public library, including at least three years in a supervisory/managerial position. Applicant must meet requirements for professional certification with the Commonwealth of Virginia. SALARY RANGE: $55,000-$75,000. Excellent benefits package TO APPLY: Submit Blue Ridge Regional Library application with cover letter and resume by 5:00 P.M., August 13, 2010 , to BRRL Search Committee, P.O. Box 5264, Martinsville, VA 24115. Download application from our website at www.brrl.lib.va.us -- Rachel A. Fleming-May, M.L.I.S., Ph.D. Assistant Professor School of Information Sciences University of Tennessee 425 Communications Bldg. 1345 Circle Drive Knoxville, TN 37996 [log in to unmask] 865.974.6509