[Publib] William Jeanes Memorial Library, Director Position available, Lafayette Hill, PA

[Jobeth Bradbury]

LIBRARY DIRECTOR,

WILLIAM JEANES MEMORIAL LIBRARY, LAFAYETTE HILL, PA

 

Are you a developing library leader looking for the excitement and
growth potential of your next challenge?  If so, the William Jeanes
Memorial Library of Whitemarsh Township (PA), may have what you
want-an opportunity to serve as its next Library Director. The Board
is looking for a dynamic professional who, in addition to managing
overall library operations, will work closely with the seven-member
Board of Directors to finalize and implement a facility renovation and
expansion plan.

 

The William Jeanes Memorial Library, a nonprofit corporation, serves
the 17,000 residents of Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County).
Guided by a seven-member appointed Board, the Library staff (currently
10FTE), with an annual budget of $600,000, operates a single,
11,000-square-foot 1971 facility circulating 100,000 items per year. A
substantial portion of the library's budget is funded by the Township,
with additional contributions from the Friends of the Library,
individual gifts, grants and an annual allocation of Commonwealth
Library funds. Whitemarsh Township (14.53 square miles) is home to
excellent public and private schools, preserved open space, historic
sites, and beautiful public recreation facilities including the
Schuylkill River. It is immediately adjacent to Philadelphia and
linked by a network of roads and public transit routes.

 

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that
inspire, motivate and engage the community, Board, staff, elected
officials and potential donors in developing and implementing a shared
vision for enhanced library service. Desired skills and experience
will include: strategic planning, budget preparation, facilities and
space planning, library technology, fundraising and grant writing, and
working with library staff and volunteers.  Additional information on
the William Jeanes Memorial Library and the community is available at
http://www.gossagesager.com/WJMLinks.htm. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the position include an MLS or MLIS from an
ALA-accredited school, a minimum of five years of progressively
responsible public library experience including a least three years
supervising a public library department or directing a smaller public
library, and a strong knowledge of library administration with
financial experience, knowledge of library technologies, and
significant staff development and management experience desired.

 

Compensation: Hiring salary range $60,000-$70,000 with a competitive
benefits package. 

 

For further information: Contact Dan Bradbury at
danbradbury at gossagesager.com.  This opportunity will close January 18,
2009. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as
attachments via email to: danbradbury at gossagesager.com.

 

 

 

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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