[Publib] Director, Greenwich Library (CT) position opening

[Jobeth Bradbury]

LIBRARY DIRECTOR, GREENWICH (CT) LIBRARY

 

The Board of Trustees of the Greenwich Library seeks an energetic,
inspirational and collaborative leader to take this outstanding
Library to its next level of organizational excellence. The Library
serves 62,755 residents through its exceptional system (120,000 s/f)
of a Main library and two branch libraries-one currently being
renovated and expanded.  A dedicated staff of 167 (97 FTE), a
collection of nearly 500,000 items and a $9.5 million annual budget
from public and private sources enable the Library annually to
circulate 1.4 million items, host 675,000 visitors and sponsor over
1,100 programming events with an attendance of nearly 46,000 patrons.
Already the second busiest public library in New England, all of the
components are in place for this Library with the right leadership to
be one of the premier public libraries in New England and the nation.

 

Responsibilities.  The Greenwich Library Director reports to the Board
of Trustees and works closely with Town of Greenwich elected and
appointed officials to establish a strategic vision for the Library
that aligns its mission, goals and objectives with community needs and
priorities.  Overall responsibilities include: preparation of budgets
and plans for submission to public and private funding sources;
oversight and monitoring of all library operations, staff development
and service initiatives; recommendation and implementation of Board
policies and administrative procedures to carry out the Library's
service program; active promotion of the Library at local, state and
national levels; support of the Board in its private fund raising
activities; and direction and participation in monitoring approved
construction projects.  Additional information on the position, the
Library and the community, including a detailed job description, can
be found at Greenwich Library Links
<http://www.gossagesager.com/greenwichlinks.htm> .

 


Qualifications.  A master's degree in library science from an ALA
accredited program; and at least ten years of progressively
responsible library experience, six years of which were in an
administrative position managing professional staff and programs.
Essential attributes include strong collaboration and
consensus-building skills; vision and creativity; superior written and
oral communications abilities; excellent interpersonal and
team-building skills; political acumen and a history of responsiveness
to staff, customer and community needs and concerns; an understanding
of the role and potential of technology in the delivery of library
services; and a thorough knowledge of budgetary planning and
successful fiscal and personnel management.  Successful leadership
experience in a similar sized library and proven experience working
with a policy-making board, collaborating with municipal officials and
administering labor contracts is highly desirable.


 


Compensation. Starting salary range of $115,000 - 135,687 (placement
dependent upon qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits
package.


 

To apply or obtain further information: Contact Dan Bradbury, Gossage
Sager Associates, danbradbury at gossagesager.com or 816.531.2468. The
closing date for applications is October 12, 2008. To apply, send a
cover letter and current resume as attachments to:
danbradbury at gossagesager.com.

 

The Town of Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.

 

 

Jobeth Bradbury

Gossage Sager Associates

4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

816.531.2468 Phone/Fax

816.803.7087 Cell

www.gossagesager.com

 

 

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