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1. [TLA] *Re: Library Director posting, City of University Park (TX)* *LIBRARY DIRECTOR – CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK (TX) PUBLIC LIBRARY*** > ** ** > > *Committed to Excellence.* The City of University Park seeks an > energetic, enthusiastic and capable library leader to extend its commitment > to excellence for library service in this unique Texas community. Assume > the leadership role as the Library<http://www.uplibrary.org/universitypark/>transitions from being a not-for-profit Library (established in 2001) > operated by the Friends of the Library to a newly formed municipal > department—and prepares to move into 15,000 sq. ft. of new space in the > Plaza at Preston Center—a new five-story mixed-use facility adjacent to a > popular shopping center. **** > > ** ** > > *Responsibilities.* Under the general oversight of the City Manager and > working with the six-member Library Advisory Board, the Director provides > administrative and managerial support to the Library. The Director plans, > organizes, directs, evaluates and reviews the Library’s resources, > personnel, facilities, services and programs to respond to the needs of the > community. With a $600,000 annual budget and an active Friends > organization, the new Director and staff (4.5 FTEs) will develop new > opportunities for community involvement, collaboration and support for > programs and services. See *UP Library Director<http://www.gossagesager.com/UPJobdesc.pdf> > * for the complete job description, typical duties and qualifications.**** > > ** ** > > *University Park<http://www.uptexas.org/index.cfm?FuseAction=Page&PageID=000001> > * is a predominantly residential community of 23,500 residents located > approximately five miles north of downtown Dallas. The City is the home of > Southern Methodist University and is also known for its attractive homes, > beautiful parks, and numerous churches. The location of University Park in > north-central Dallas provides easy access to a broad range of cultural, > recreational, shopping, and business activities. A diverse range of 8,600 > homes supports a unique population base. Seventy-two percent of residents > over 25 have college or advanced degrees—making University Park among the > most highly-educated cities in the nation—and the city’s students > consistently rank among the highest in state testing with 98% of the > graduating class typically continuing on to college. The City prides itself > on providing prompt and personal attention to requests for services and a > secure residential atmosphere. For additional information on the Library, > the City and the area see *University Park Links<http://www.gossagesager.com/UPlinks.htm> > .* > > ** ** > > *Minimum qualifications* include an MLS from an ALA accredited library > school and at least five years of progressively responsible public library > experience, including at least three years at an upper management level. > Essential skills include: excellent administrative, financial planning, > communication, and personnel management skills; ability to speak to diverse > groups concerning library affairs; knowledge of current technology and an > understanding of its use in providing library service; ability to handle > critical incidents and resolve conflicts involving staff, materials, or > facilities; ability to participate in meetings and conferences both within > and outside of normal working hours; ability to inspire and lead staff; and > initiative, awareness and vision in developing library services.Successful prior experience as a public library director or assistant, > associate or deputy director is desirable.**** > > ** ** > > *Compensation.* The starting salary range is $76,716 - $91,476 (dependenton experience and qualifications) with an excellent benefits package. > **** > > * * > > *For further information *contact *Dan <[log in to unmask]>* or > *Jobeth Bradbury <[log in to unmask]>* at Bradbury > Associates/Gossage Sager Associates/ Apply via email with a meaningful > cover letter and current resume as Word or pdf attachments. *This > position will close July 29, 2012.* **** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > Jobeth Bradbury**** > > Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates**** > > 4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805**** > > Kansas City, MO 64111**** > > 816-803-7087**** > > www.gossagesager.com **** > > ** ** >