[Publib] Library Director Position-Deschutes Public Library, Bend, OR

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Library Director-Deschutes Public Library (Bend, OR)

A dynamic leader is sought as director for this progressive Central
Oregon (Bend) library district.  Lead efforts to build upon the solid
foundation of a top library program.  Work with a team that is
committed to a never-ending quest for excellence. Many of the tools
are already in place.  

DPL is an independent library district with a permanent tax rate that
is exclusively dedicated to public library services.  The library is
governed by an elected library board that focuses upon outcomes and
looks to the director and management team to devise creative
implementation strategies.  The management team is confident and
dynamic and embraces new approaches and solutions.

The challenges are exciting.  Develop innovative service strategies to
respond to the fastest growing population in Oregon.  Devise
alternative service strategies using the latest technologies.  Provide
leadership in local areas and in the broader state and national
library communities. The possibilities are endless.

The Deschutes Public Library District is a library system serving the
165,000 residents of Deschutes County in Central Oregon. Governed by a
five-member, elected Board of Directors, the Library staff (currently
85 FTEs) with a budget of $9.3 million operates five branches and a
bookmobile serving an increasingly diverse area and circulating 1.9
million in 2006-07. Deschutes County is one of the most beautiful and
most desirable counties in the United States-growing by 53% from 1995
to 2005.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that
inspire and motivate. Candidate must have exemplary skills that can
develop and implement a shared vision of innovative library service
for the District. Candidate must be adept at building and maintaining
effective relationships with the library board to achieve desired
results; skills in policy governance are key success factors. Also
essential are developing and maintaining collaborative working
relationships with staff and with community leaders throughout
Deschutes County.  Key skills include: strategic planning, budget
preparation, designing and managing change, facilities and space
design, library technology, grant writing, and working with library
foundations.  Additional information on the Deschutes Public Library
District and the community can be found at:
www.gossagesager.com/Deschuteslinks.htm 

Minimum requirements: an MLS from an ALA-accredited program; five
years of progressively responsible public library experience in a
multi-branch system and a minimum of three years of executive level
administrative experience. Experience working effectively with a
governing Board, fiscal management, excellent communication skills,
conflict resolution skills, and coaching skills preferred. Hiring
salary range $100,000-$120,000 with a competitive benefits package. 

For further information: Contact Dan Bradbury, Gossage Sager
Associates, danbradbury at gossagesager.com or 816-531-2468.  This
opportunity will close September 30, 2008. 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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