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LIBRARY SYSTEM PROFILE Sno-Isle Libraries is a large, two-county library district in the beautiful north Puget Sound region of Washington State. District boundaries stretch from rugged timberlands to suburban centers, from rolling farmlands to the ocean vistas. Set in the fastest-growing corner of the state, Sno-Isle Libraries is home to a 1.5 million-item collection, serving more than 670,000 residents through 21 community libraries, a bookmobile, outreach services, and our website at www.sno-isle.org<http://www.sno-isle.org>. THE APPLICATION PROCESS Apply online at www.sno-isle.org/employment. (Paper applications are no longer being accepted.) Online applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete applications may disqualify you. Resumes and letters of interest may be attached at your option, but will not be accepted as a substitute for a completed Sno-Isle application. Questions may be directed to Human Resources at: Sno-Isle Libraries, Human Resources Phone (360) 651-7000, (425) 339-1711 Marysville Service Center Fax (360) 651-7151 7312 35th Avenue NE, Marysville WA 98271-7417 Job Line (360) 651-7040 Website: http://www.sno-isle.org/employment TTY 1 (800) 647-3753 Applications will be screened and applicants who best match the needs of posted positions will be contacted by phone if selected for an interview. The hiring process can take a minimum of 4 to 8 weeks. Applicants who need accommodations during the application or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department (360) 651-7000. All offers of employment are conditioned on the provision of satisfactory proof of applicant’s identity and legal authority to work in the U.S. Offers of employment are also conditioned on Sno-Isle’s receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and a criminal background check, when required. NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. Sno-Isle Libraries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, physical, or mental disability, or the use of any trained guide or service dog by a disabled person. Persons who speak a language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply. SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER A Sno-Isle application is required for each position applying for and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Applications and employment information available online: • Website: http://www.sno-isle.org • Sno-Isle Libraries, Marysville Service Center – 7312 35th Ave. NE, Marysville, WA 98271-7417 Phone (360) 651-7000, (425) 339-1711 Fax (360) 651-7151 Job Line (360) 651-7040 TTY 1 (800) 647-3753 Employment Opportunities Job Openings as of 8/20/2013 http://www.sno-isle.org All positions may include morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours including Sundays. Successful candidates may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs. MANAGING LIBRARIAN I Managing Librarian I Job 7871 Closes 09/20/2013 Starting Pay: $5,073.00 - $6,974.00 Monthly Lake Stevens, WA The Managing Librarian I is responsible for managing all operations of the library, assuring effective operation of a full array of services to local and regional customers. This position includes mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekend hours. Successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs. Plan, develop, and direct programs to serve the needs of customers of all ages in the library service area and promote the mission and objectives of the Library District Direct the operation and maintenance of the library's physical facilities and equipment Direct the quality of reference work by staff and perform effective reference services Provide effective direction to assigned staff to assure the quality of public service; interview, select, and train staff; coach staff and arrange for or facilitate continuing training Assure the fiscal soundness of library operations; develop operating and capital budgets; negotiate and obtain budget approvals from local government officials; monitor and report expenditures compared to budget and initiate needed corrective actions to maintain fiscal integrity; direct daily accounting transactions for the library; review and approve purchases Perform effective library and reference collection management to provide for a materials collection appropriate for the needs and interests of the library’s customers through research Perform effective community relations and promote library programs through presentations and negotiations with local government officials and various organizations Act as Sno-Isle’s contact with city staff; liaison to local library board and staff support for local Friends of the Library. Requires substantial knowledge of library operation and administration; direction of library staff; advanced reference and bibliographic search methods and systems; collection management; fiscal administration; Library District policies and procedures; and public/community relations policies and methods. Requires the ability to supervise staff in a manner that enhances performance and assures quality public service; manage physical facilities and library collections; administer budgets and fiscal assets; speak and understand English; make personal presentations to various public groups; work cooperatively and have favorable relations with public and co-workers. These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of experience and training including a required Master’s degree in Library Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university, the ability to obtain a Washington State Librarian certificate upon employment, and a minimum of four years of related practice in librarianship with a minimum of one year of supervisory experience.