[Publib] Library Director position, Prince George's County Memorial Library, Hyattsville, MD

[Jobeth Bradbury]

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY SYSTEM - LIBRARY
DIRECTOR

 

The Board of Library Trustees of the Prince George's County
Memorial Library System-serving 841,315 suburban Maryland
residents immediately north, east and south of the nation's
capital-seeks an experienced and energetic library leader as
its next director.  The System serves an increasingly
diverse population-epitomizing the changing face of
America-through 18 branches and an active outreach program.
With a dedicated staff of 346 FTEs, a collection of 1.9
million items and a $25.7 million annual budget, the Board
seeks an experienced library executive capable of
transforming the System into a model of innovative library
programs serving the needs of County residents. 

 

Responsibilities. The Director of the Prince George's County
Memorial Library System reports to a seven-member Board of
Trustees and has overall responsibility for developing and
maintaining an effective program of library services for the
County.  Overall responsibilities include: developing,
monitoring, and implementing a strategic planning process
resulting in a shared vision for the Library; proposing
recommendations and implementing Board policies and
effective operating procedures; developing and maintaining
effective internal and external communications; providing
sound fiscal management while strengthening current funding
sources and seeking additional revenue sources; organizing
and administering the System's resources to carry out its
strategic goals; and representing the Library on a variety
of county, state and national committees and projects.
Additional information on the Library and area can be found
at www.gossagesager.com/pgcmlslinks.htm  

 


Minimum Qualifications. A master's degree in library science
from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of seven years
of progressively responsible public library experience with
at least five years of executive level experience in an
urban or suburban library.  Essential attributes include:
vision and creativity; skill in leading a diverse team of
talented professionals to achieve high standards in setting
and meeting established goals; political acumen; thorough
knowledge of budgeting and financial management;
collaboration and consensus-building skills; and a solid
understanding of philosophy, trends and "best practices" in
the library and information technology fields.  Proven
experience reporting to a policy-making board, collaborating
with county or municipal officials and working in a union
environment is highly desirable.


 


Compensation.  Starting salary range $135,000-165,000
(negotiable, dependent upon experience and qualifications)
with an outstanding fringe benefits package.


 


To Apply Or Obtain Further Information.  Prince George's
County Memorial Library System Board of Library Trustees
requests all inquiries, nominations and applications be
forwarded to the library executive search firm of Gossage
Sager Associates.  For additional information or to apply
send a cover letter and current resume via e-mail to
danbradbury at gossagesager.com. This position closes August
30, 2009.     


 

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY MEMORIAL LIBRARY - AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

Jobeth Bradbury

Gossage Sager Associates

4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

816.531.2468 Phone/Fax

816.803.7087 Cell

 <http://www.gossagesager.com> www.gossagesager.com

 

 

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