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1. [TLA] Re: Library Director-Rye Free Reading Room (NY) position open





1. [TLA] Re: Library Director-Rye Free Reading Room (NY) position open

> *LIBRARY DIRECTOR - RYE (NY) FREE READING ROOM*
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> * *
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> *Rye Free Reading Room*’s Board of Trustees seeks a creative and
> energetic new leader to promote library services and continue the Library’s
> commitment to quality programming and services for the Rye community. The
> Director will work closely with the 18-member Board of Directors, a
> 45-member Auxiliary Board, staff and local stakeholders to develop and
> articulate its vision for library service, design and implement strategic
> initiatives, and administer the service program, facility and space
> planning, and fundraising and resource development. As an association
> library, the Rye Free Reading Room is funded by the City of Rye and private
> donations, with the Board actively investigating options for sustainable
> funding.  The successful candidate will focus on accomplishing the
> following: fostering a strong and collaborative relationship with city
> government—city council and city manager—to  achieve a higher degree of
> funding security; working closely with other local non-profit organizations
> and agencies to enhance the breadth and delivery of library services;
> reaching out to the community at large to keep them informed of the
> library's wide range of resources, programs and funding needs; and working
> to optimize and implement the new three-year strategic plan. See RFFR
> Director job description <http://www.gossagesager.com/RFRRJobDesc.pdf>for the complete job description.
> ****
>
> ** **
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> Rye Free Reading Room <http://www.ryelibrary.org/> has a collection of
> 98,887 items housed in the main library and a small branch and circulates
> over 222,654 items annually. With a staff of 13.92 FTEs and a budget of
> $1.5 million, the library provides exceptional customer service and its
> programs are consistently among the most heavily attended in Westchester
> County—attendance last year pushed over 34,356 with best-selling authors
> and a wide-selection of children’s programs.  A recent expansion of the
> landmark building on Rye’s Village Green and ongoing capital
> projects—including repurposing the historic 2nd floor, adding a Teen
> Center and meeting room—help  ensure the facilities are well-positioned for
> continued growth.  ****
>
> ** **
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> Rye, a suburban community in Westchester County, is home to 15,000
> residents.  Located on Long Island Sound, Rye enjoys a strong sense of
> community, with close proximity to New York City and regional attractions
> in the Tri-State area.  For additional information on the Library, the City
> and the area see Rye Free Reading Room links<http://www.gossagesager.com/Ryelinks.htm>
> *.*
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> ** **
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> *Minimum qualifications* include an MLS from an ALA accredited
> institution and at least five years of progressively responsible
> experience, including at least two years management experience in a public
> library.  The successful candidate must have excellent communication and
> interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership ability and the ability to
> work collaboratively with Board, staff, elected officials and community
> groups. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to articulate a
> vision of library services in the 21st century. Successful experience with
> fundraising, building maintenance, working in a union environment and
> reporting to policy board are highly desirable.****
>
> ** **
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> *Compensation:* The starting salary range is $92,000-$108,000 (dependent
> on experience and qualifications) plus benefits. ****
>
> ** **
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> *For further information,* contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager
> Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com> via email or phone. Apply via
> email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf
> attachments to Dan Bradbury <[log in to unmask]> or Jobeth
> Bradbury <[log in to unmask]>.* ***
>
> * *
>
> *This position closes February 17, 2013.*
>
> ** **
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> ** **
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> ** **
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> Jobeth Bradbury****
>
> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates****
>
> 4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805****
>
> Kansas City, MO 64111****
>
> 816-803-7087****
>
> www.gossagesager.com ****
>
> ** **
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