LIBRARY DIRECTOR-
ST. CHARLES CITY-COUNTY (MO) LIBRARY
DISTRICT
St.
Charles City-County Library—Your Answer Place!—seeks an innovative
leader for this progressive Missouri library district. The successful candidate will work
with a dedicated Board of Trustees and lead a team of talented professionals to
continue to realize outstanding results. (The Library District has consistently
ranked among the top five of its peers on the HAPLR index). Efficiency and
effectiveness have been the hallmarks of this high-performing district.
St.
Charles County, a
western suburb of St. Louis, is located on the east side of Missouri and
combines the attractions and convenience of the metropolitan area with small
town character and historical charm. Good schools, solid educational and
recreational amenities and a low cost of living make St. Charles County an
attractive place to live. The Library District, serves its nearly 359,000
residents through 12 locations. With a dedicated staff (188.2 FTEs), an active
volunteer program, Friends of the Library and Foundation, the Library utilizes
its $15.9 million operating budget to loan approximately 7.5 million items
annually and provides an array of programs and unique information services to
the community. The foundation for exemplary service is in place and the
District is poised to achieve new levels of service excellence. Additional
information on the Library, St. Charles, and the surrounding area can be found
at SCCCLD Links.
Responsibilities. The Director of the St. Charles
City-County Library District reports to a nine-member Board of Trustees
and is the chief executive officer of the Library District, responsible for
implementing policies adopted and promulgated by the Board and those prescribed
by Missouri State Statutes. Illustrative duties include: organization of
personnel within the system; budget planning for submission to the Board;
maintaining contact with area government and special school districts;
developing broad-based programs; communicating with Board and staff; keeping
informed of developments within the library sphere; constantly reviewing total
library services in relation to community needs; input into the development of
employee benefit programs and salaries; membership and participation in
professional and community organizations. See the complete
job description
(which is currently being revised) for additional details. The primary
responsibility of the Director is to develop all aspects of the St. Charles City-County
Library District to best meet the needs of the community.
Qualifications. A master’s degree in library
science from an ALA accredited program; a minimum of seven years of
progressively responsible public library experience; and at least four years of
experience in a highly responsible administrative position. 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, technology and “best practices” for public libraries.
Success working effectively as a director reporting to a governing board and
advanced course work (MPA, MBA, etc.) are 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 September 5,
2010.
Jobeth Bradbury
Gossage Sager Associates
4545 Wornall Rd., Ste. 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
816.803.7087
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