Executive Director – Mid-Hudson Library System (NY)
Lead an innovative and accomplished New York library system to continue outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Board of Trustees of the Mid-Hudson Library System, (headquartered in Poughkeepsie, NY), seeks an experienced library leader—responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next Executive Director. MHLS, a regional consortium of public libraries in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam, and Ulster counties, works in partnership with its member libraries providing access to excellent library services for 650,000+ NY residents. With a $3 million annual budget and 17 FTE system staff, MHLS is a member-focused organization with a reputation for providing continuing education for member library directors, trustees and staff, and strong outreach services to its diverse membership including support for innovative technologies.
The Hudson River Valley region offers a tremendous wealth of options to residents. The river, forests, and mountains provide an outdoor playground for all types of recreational activities and interests. A 90-minute train ride takes you to Grand Central Terminal and access to New York City. There is also easy access to many wineries, shopping districts, theater performances, and fine dining in the local region as well. Good school districts plus stellar colleges and universities in the area round out the region creating an excellent quality of life. The region is also the home of the renown Culinary Institute of America. For additional details on MHLS, the region and its communities, see MHLS Links.
Responsibilities. The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Library System, and under the general direction of the 15-member Board of Trustees, has overall responsibility for general administration of System operations. The Executive Director supervises all managers and staff —and works with the Board, staff, member libraries, and major stakeholders to establish the strategic vision for the System aligning its mission, with member library and community needs and priorities. This is complex executive work planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the System.
Qualifications. An ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science; the ability to obtain and retain a New York State Public Librarian Certificate; and a minimum of eight years of post MLS experience including two years of which must have been in an administrative capacity. Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior written and oral communications skills; meaningful public library experience; flexibility; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating and retaining an excellent staff; and a desire to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation within the System. See the Executive Director Job Description for additional responsibilities and detailed qualifications. Success working with and reporting to a governing board and working in a union or civil service environment are additional preferred qualifications.
Compensation. The hiring salary range is $100,000-120,000 (placement being dependent on experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury or Jobeth Bradbury. This position closes August 11, 2013.
BRADBURY ASSOCIATES/GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES
4545 WORNALL RD., STE. 805, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Jobeth Bradbury
Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates
4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-803-7087
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Assistant Director
EPA Library
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Information and Library Science (SILS) holds the contract to provide library services for the US Environmental Protection
Agency in Research Triangle Park. The Assistant Director works closely with the EPA Library Director on all facets of overall management of the library. The Assistant Director coordinates and conducts online literature searching, trains and supervises library
personnel and the reference and online searching interns, maintains the library web page, and coordinates library orientation and user education programs. In collaboration with the Library Director, the Assistant Director helps promote awareness of library
services to ensure maximum utilization of all resources. The
Assistant Director reports to the EPA Library Director.
An ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science is required.
The successful candidate will have at least five (5) years experience in a scientific/technical library at a professional level; demonstrated science and technical subject knowledge (environmental, biomedical,
or engineering) and experience with relevant print and online resources; ability to provide complex information searches using both free and subscription resources; experience teaching, training or providing instruction; supervisory experience; interpersonal
and communications skills; time management and problem solving skills; strong commitment to public service; possess the ability to be an innovative participant in a team-oriented environment and genuine interest in working closely with and mentoring students.
The preferred candidate will have a science background; familiar with government documents, business or chemistry information; demonstrated commitment to continued professional development; experience using Dialog, Web of Science or STN; experience using EndNote
or other citation management tools; experience using SharePoint and demonstrated proficiency with web page design and maintenance.
The selected candidate will be responsible for his/her own relocation expenses. Salary is dependent upon qualifications.
The application deadline for this position is June 30, 2013. Applicants may submit a cover letter, CV/Resume, and a list of three (3) references at
http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/26180.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
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School of Information and Library Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3360
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Date: Thursday, June 27, 2013 6:53 AM
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Subject: Job Posting, Systems Librarian; share with alumni?
Hello.I was wondering if you could please share this full-time job posting with alumni from the SLIS, if it is of interest? Thank you very much.Full-time systems librarian (Millennium) position open to those eligible for US employment located in Sembach, Germany, working for the US Army. The posting is open until Tuesday, July 9.