[Publib] Deputy Director, Durham County Library

[Skip Auld]

Durham County Library seeks an experienced, energetic and highly motivated individual for the position
of Deputy Director. Oversees the operations of public service for the entire library system. The ideal candidate will possess superior leadership and interpersonal communication skills to successfully organize and direct library staff in providing exemplary library services to the public. Works closely with the Director in developing and implementing strategic plans, policies and procedures, planning and organizing for effective public service. Coordinates the provision of public services with public facility managers and the Administrative Council. Works closely with the Assistant Director for Administrative Services to ensure that system personnel and training needs are met. Works with the Assistant Director of Facilities Management and Development to ensure that system facilities needs are met. Supervises Public Service Facility Managers. Works with the Library Board of Trustees in Director’s absence. 

Requires a master’s in Library Science or MLS equivalent from an ALA-accredited program with a minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory or administrative position in a public library. Advanced graduate coursework in public administration is preferred but not required. 

Salary range for this position is $59,171 - $101,869.  

Apply to Durham County Human Resources Department at www.durhamcountync.gov (Employment Opportunities); Telephone: (919) 560-7900; refer to position number 40004425. Closing date: April 4, 2008.

For more information, contact Joyce McNeill, jmcneill at co.durham..nc.us. Also, visit www.durhamcountylibrary.org and www.dclstrategicplan.pbwiki.com. 

Durham County, a progressive and diverse area with 257,947 residents, is home to Duke University, North Carolina Central University, Research Triangle Park, and the Durham Bulls Baseball Team.  Durham County Library is experiencing tremendous growth.  In June 2006, we opened the first of four 25,000-sq.-ft. regional libraries; in September 2006, we re-opened the historic, restored, renovated, and expanded Stanford L. Warren Branch Library; and in January 2007, we opened the second regional library.  Another new regional facility, as well as the expansion of an existing branch to a regional library will take place over the next two years.  The Main Library is also scheduled for a major renovation as part of a transformed downtown that, within the next decade or so is expected to have $10 billion in private investment in addition to major public investment. Come join this exciting transformation and renewal of the Durham County Library system and become a
 part of our team. 

A sampling of Durham’s annual events includes the American Dance Festival, Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, Bull Durham Blues Festival, and the North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.  You will find a great climate, wonderful book stores, restaurants, hiking and biking, two library schools, great educational institutions and more in the Durham/Chapel Hill/Raleigh Triangle area.  Atlantic beaches and the Blue Ridge Mountains are two to four hours away by car.

This is a great position in a great community where the library system's getting better every day!  If you're interested in the position and going to PLA in Minneapolis, contact me at (804) 245-9254 or (919) 201-9200. 

Skip Auld
Director, Durham County Library


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