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Amanda Yother (she/her)
Assistant Director of Academic Programs, School of Information Sciences

College of Communication and Information

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 4:41 PM
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Subject: FW: Position Opening: Library Director


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From: Marcy J. Hessinger <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2024 4:41:33 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Subject: Position Opening: Library Director

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To: Abebe Rorissa, Director, University of Tennessee


The Downingtown Library Company, a public library serving the greater Downingtown area in southeastern PA, is seeking a Library Director.  I am reaching out to you as a contact person in an accredited Masters Degree of Library Science program to help us publicize this exciting opportunity.

I would greatly appreciate if you would post this opportunity and/or share it with your Career Counseling department. If you have suggestions or recommendations for potential candidates you believe might be qualified and interested in this position, please forward this email or contact me directly.  A brief description of the job requirements, responsibilities, and directions to apply appear below.


Sincerely,

Marcy J. Hessinger, Ed.D.

Member of the Downingtown Library Board of Trustees and Search Committee

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122 Wallace Ave.
Downingtown, Pa 19335
http://www.downingtownlibrary.org


Position Opening: Library Director

The Downingtown Library, a member of the Chester County Library System in the Borough of Downingtown, is seeking a dynamic, community-minded leader for the position of Library Director.  The library serves a diverse population in the townships of Caln, East Brandywine, East Caln, Uwchlan and West Bradford, as well as the Borough of Downingtown.

The mission of the Downingtown Library is to ensure that every resident of the greater Downingtown area has access to exceptional opportunities to read, learn, create, connect and contribute to a better quality of life.

 Job Requirements:

  *   Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution

  *   Public Library Certification as a professional librarian from the Pennsylvania Department of Education

  *   FBI and PA Criminal Background Checks and PA Child Abuse History Clearance

Job Responsibilities:

  *   Manage the day-to-day operation of the library including staff, facilities, collection, finances and programs

  *   Collaborate with and report to the Board of Trustees

  *   Develop and maintain relationships with the community

Location: Downingtown, PA

Job Type: Full time, on-site, 40 hours/week

Salary:  $65,000-$70,000 commensurate with experience

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical and prescription coverage, vacation, sick days and retirement

Applicants should forward a cover letter, resume and three references to: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

The Downingtown Library Company supports workplace diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).