[Publib] (job) Deputy Director - Public Library System

[David Karre]

Due to retirement, the Four County Library System is seeking qualified 
candidates for the position of Deputy Executive Director. Detailed job 
description is below. This is an excellent career opportunity for someone 
looking to move up a management ladder or to tackle management 
responsibilities.

Individual (confidential) meetings ("pre-interviews") are possible at ALA 
Midwinter. If interested in discussing the position in Seattle, please 
email David Karre, Executive Director / CEO at dkarre at 4cls.org

POSITION AVAILABLE  DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Four County Library System, a regional public library system serving 42 
member libraries in central New York, is seeking a Deputy Executive 
Director to fill a vacancy created by retirement. The right person will 
have experience in management and technology in a public library and / or 
public library system environment. Required competencies include:
         -       Automation / ILS knowledge
         -       Technical services knowledge
         -       Ability to supervise professional staff
         -       Experience in providing superior customer service
         -       Ability and willingness to participate in an innovative 
and creative environment
         -       Ability to work in group settings to achieve consensus 
with member library directors and trustees.


The Four County Library System is located in the greater Binghamton area of 
"upstate New York". Our mostly suburban / rural environment offers 
affordable housing, excellent health care, and a low cost of living. In 
addition, we are only 3 hours from NYC and Philly and 5 hours from Boston or DC

Salary = $65K; excellent benefits package

Requirements
         -       MLS from an ALA accredited program
         -       Minimum  8 years professional experience and 3 years 
administrative experience
         -       New York State Public Librarians' Professional Certificate 
(or eligibility)

Application deadline: February 16, 2007
Interviews available at ALA Midwinter
Anticipated start date: May 1

Send cover letter and resume to:

David J. Karre
Executive Director / CEO
Four County Library System
304 Clubhouse Road
Vestal, NY 13850




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*  David J. Karre, MLS, MBA
*  Executive Director / CEO
*  Four County Library System           " Life is what happens
*  304 Clubhouse Road                           while you're busy
*  Vestal, NY 13850                       making other plans "
*  phone: (607)723-8236 x301
*  fax:   (607) 723-1722
*  email:  dkarre at 4cls.org
*  http://www.4cls.org
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