[Publib] Position Announcement-Library Director-Great Neck, NY

[Jobeth Bradbury]

LIBRARY DIRECTOR-GREAT NECK (NY) LIBRARY

 

The Board of Trustees of the Great Neck Library, located on the North
Shore of Long Island, New York, seeks a proven administrator and
dynamic leader as its next director.  Great Neck Library is an
association library consisting of a main building and three branch
facilities serving an increasingly diverse suburban population of
40,000.  With a staff of 150 (92 FTEs) and an annual budget of $8.2
million, the Library loans 700,000+ items a year and offers unique
components, valuable resources, and outstanding community programming
and services.  

 

Responsibilities. The Director reports to an elected, seven-member
Board of Trustees and will collaborate with Board, staff and community
to provide leadership in developing and implementing a shared vision
for the Library's service program and facilities.
Responsibilities/challenges include: moving a new renovation/expansion
plan through a successful public referendum and completion;
positioning the Library as an active participant in the cultural life
of the community; leading staff development to foster a consistent
customer-focused environment; willingness to challenge the status quo
and initiate change; and building and maintaining effective
collaborations and partnerships. Additional details and information
about the position, the Library and community can be found at Great
Neck Links.

 

Qualifications. A master's degree in library science from an ALA
accredited program;  a minimum of eight years of progressively
responsible public library experience; and at least five years of
experience as a director (or an assistant or associate director in a
library comparable to Great Neck).  Essential skills and attributes
include: prior success in working with a governing board; superior
written and oral communications ability; strong interpersonal skills;
strategic planning experience; energy, creativity and enthusiasm;
knowledge of current trends and "best practices" for library services;
and strong collaboration and consensus-building skills.  An advanced
degree in management or public administration is preferred. 


 


Compensation. Starting salary range $120,000-140,000 (placement
dependent upon experience and qualifications) with 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 September 26, 2008.  To apply, send a
cover letter and current resume as attachments 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

 

 

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/publib/attachments/20080720/17640a18/attachment.htm