[Publib] Position Announcement-Closing Date March 3!

[Jobeth Bradbury]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – CHESTER COUNTY (PA) LIBRARY SYSTEM

Chester County Library System seeks a dynamic leader to help transform
a good library system into a great system for this growing suburban
community of 475,000.  Reporting to the County Library System Board
and County Commissioners, the director is responsible for effectively
administering a federated library system composed of the District
Center Library and seventeen member libraries. With a total $8 million
budget and 170 employees the executive director collaborates with key
stakeholders to establish a strategic vision to aligns the System’s
mission, goals and objectives with Chester County resident needs and
County priorities.

Overall Responsibilities include: fostering and maintaining effective
internal and external communications; providing leadership in
establishing operational plans, goals and best practices;
strengthening financial planning, budgeting and fund raising;
encouraging the System and member libraries to become active and
engaged community participants; leading and fostering staff
development; and developing and maintaining effective local, state and
national partnerships and collaborations.   For additional information
see the detailed job description.

Minimum Qualifications.  A master’s degree in library science from an
accredited program and a minimum of ten years of progressively
responsible professional experience in the management and operation of
a public library system or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.   Essential attributes include superior written and oral
communications ability, thorough knowledge of financial and personnel
management, collaborative and consensus-building skills, vision,
creativity, and knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for
the application of new technology and library services. 

Compensation: Beginning salary $85,000 – $100,000 (with placement
dependent upon experience and qualifications) with a competitive
benefits package.

To Apply or Obtain Further Information: The Chester County Library
System Board requests that all inquiries be forwarded to the library
executive search firm of Gossage Sager Associates.  Visit Chester
County Links for additional information about the System and the
Chester County area. The closing date for applications is March 3,
2008. To apply, please send a cover letter and current resume as Word
attachments via e-mail to DanBradbury at gossagesager.com. 

GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES, 4545 WORNALL RD., STE. 805, KANSAS CITY, MO
64111