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Reminder advertisement. Review of applications to begin soon. Please see advertisement below for the Library Director position at Anna Porter Public Library in Gatlinburg, TN. More information can be found under the News Flash box on the library's homepage: http://annaporterpl.org/ The Anna Porter Public Library in Gatlinburg, TN nine-member Board of Directors seeks an enthusiastic, visionary, community-minded leader as its next Library Director. The previous Director is retiring after 20 years of service. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, exhibit a clear vision and commitment to librarianship, articulate and advocate the Library's strategic directions, provide sound fiscal management and promote collaborative relationships within the Library and throughout the community. The Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has an annual budget of $250K supported by city appropriation. Support is also provided through grants and donations. The Anna Porter Public Library is the vibrant center of the Gatlinburg and surrounding communities for self-education, civic engagement, and the free exchange of information and ideas. The Library serves as a conceptual gateway to entertainment and educational enrichment and a physical destination for information gathering and recreation. APPL boasts a beautiful modern library building built in spring 2009. It is a lovely, light airy space with large windows offering sweeping mountain views. Gatlinburg is a scenic mountain town located in eastern Tennessee. The town is known as a gateway to the roughly 520,000-acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are many outdoor activities available in the area, including hiking on 800 miles of trails, river rafting, birdwatching and fishing. Gatlinburg also boasts a thriving arts and crafts community. Gatlinburg has a population of about 5,000 and supports a work force of 10,000. It is located near Knoxville which has many large-city amenities. The Library is in Sevier County which hosts more than 12 million visitors each year. Responsibilities. The Director has overall responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Library operations and services including, but not limited to: budget, personnel, collection development, technical and automation services, facilities, and community relations. The library has a full and part-time staff of six, including the Director. Requirements. A Bachelor's Degree or comparable experience is required, along with a minimum of five years of professional library or similar experience. Master of Library Science degree or an equivalent is preferred. Other preferred qualifications include: experience reporting to a governing board, accounting, successful fundraising/grant writing skills, experience working with budgets, and working effectively with government officials and other public constituencies. Please see the full position description at www.annaporterpl.org<http://www.annaporterpl.org>. Compensation. The position offers a competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications and an attractive benefits package. Cover letters and applications may be sent to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Matthew Jordan, Director Clinch River Regional Library Tennessee State Library & Archives Office of Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett 130 N. Main St, Ste. 2, Clinton, TN 37716 Main: 865-220-4000 Direct: 865-220-4053 Toll-Free: 855-692-8186, option 2 Fax: 865-425-4468 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> This electronic mail may be subject to the Tennessee Public Records Act, Tenn. Code Ann. §10-7-503 et seq. Any reply to this email may also be subject to this act. The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to exceed the expectations of our customers, the taxpayers, by operating at the highest levels of accuracy, cost-effectiveness and accountability in a customer-centered environment. Secretary of State Social Media Links: www.facebook.com/TennesseeSecretaryofState<http://www.facebook.com/TennesseeSecretaryofState> www.facebook.com/TNStateLibraryArchives/timeline<http://www.facebook.com/TNStateLibraryArchives/timeline>