[Publib] Job Opening

[Lisa Mackinney]

Job Opening
Assistant Director of Adult Services
Hall County Library System 
127 Main St. NW 
Gainesville, GA 30501

The Hall County Library System seeks an experienced and dynamic
administrator to plan, oversee, and direct library system services for
adults. The Assistant Director coordinates these services and programs in
all library branches and supervises adult services at the Headquarters
branch. This position also acts as Branch Manager for the Headquarters
facility. The assistant director is responsible for the acquisition and
collection development of adult resources including the evaluation and
recommendation of electronic resources. Other responsibilities include
collecting and developing reports on library statistics; initiating outreach
services to community groups; supervising bibliographic services in
collaboration with the Technology Services Manager; and developing strategic
plans for library service to adults.

The Hall County Library System serves a population of over 150,000 with five
library branches and 45 FTE staff members including 4 professional
librarians. Job requirements are a Master's of Library Science from an ALA
accredited institution, 5 years of progressively responsible library
experience including 2 years of supervisory experience, and ability to
obtain a grade 5-B or higher certification from the Georgia Board for the
Certification of Librarians. Spanish language skills are
desired.Considerable knowledge of modern public library practices and trends
is required. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience based upon the Georgia Public Library Pay Scale with a minimum
starting salary for qualified applicants of $45,000+ and an additional
minimum local supplement of $4,500+ annually depending upon experience. The
successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check
and drug screening. The Hall County Library System offers generous annual
and sick leave, as well as participation in the Georgia State Health Benefit
Plan and Teacher's Retirement System of Georgia. The library system is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. 

Hall County is located in scenic Northeast Georgia and is considered part of
the greater metropolitan Atlanta area.  Beautiful Lake Lanier spreads
throughout the county, which is also home to the Atlanta Falcons training
camp and host of the 1996 Olympic Rowing/Kayaking events.  Hall County is
conveniently located near such attractions as the alpine town of Helen, Road
Atlanta, the University of Georgia and the Blue Ridge mountains of North
Georgia. Gainesville features three colleges-Brenau University, Gainesville
College, and Lanier Technical College-as well as wonderful public and
private schools for elementary and secondary students. For more information
on the library system or the community, visit the library's website at
www.hallcountylibrary.org. 

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested parties
should send a letter of application specifying experience and qualifications
for the position, a resume, and three professional references to: 

Hall County Library System
Attn: Lisa MacKinney
127 Main St. NW
Gainesville, GA 30501

Anyone with questions regarding the position may also contact me by email
off list. 

 

Lisa MacKinney

Assistant Director

Community and Human Resources

770-532-3311 ext. 134

lmackinney at hallcountylibrary.org

 

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