[Publib] Executive Director Deadline November 10

[Dan Bradbury]

The deadline for applying for the Executive Director position of the
Osterhout Free Library in Wilkes-Barre, PA is Saturday, November 10. Details
follow.

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The Board of Trustees of the Osterhout Free Library (Wilkes-Barre, PA) seeks
an energetic and visionary leader as its next Executive Director. Housed in
a historic 1849 facility (with additions in 1966 and 1982) and operating
three branch libraries, the director will work with a talented and dedicated
staff to serve the 123,612 residents of the library's service area.  With an
annual operating budget of $1.8 million and significant trust funds, the
successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop services and
programs that actively position and promote the Library throughout the
community--and explore new opportunities to both expand services and attract
additional support.  The Executive Director also serves as the administrator
of Wilkes-Barre Library District and the Luzerne County Library System.

Located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, which cuts a path through
beautiful mountains and  winds into the broad valley of the Greater
Wilkes-Barre, the area is home of the county seat, an international airport,
five colleges and universities, and serves as the center of business and
industry for Northeastern Pennsylvania.  

Qualifications include: an MLS from an ALA accredited program; a minimum of
seven years of library experience including four years of administrative
experience (preferably as a library director); excellent interpersonal and
communication skills; ability to build effective relationships with
individuals and groups; and a proven track-record in fund raising and
building support for programs and services.  The complete job description
and additional information on the Library and the Wilkes-Barre community can
be found at: Wilkes-Barre Links.  

The salary range is $65,000-$75,000 DOQ with a competitive benefit package. 

To obtain further information, contact Dan Bradbury at Gossage Sager
Associates, or by phone at 816-531-2468.  Apply by November 10, 2007 via
email with cover letter and resume as attachments to
DanBradbury at gossagesager.com  

Dan Bradbury, Managing Partner
Gossage Sager Associates 
www.gossagesager.com
4545 Wornall Rd., Suite 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
danbradbury at gossagesager.com
Phone/fax: 816-531-2468
Cell phone: 816-803-7853