[Publib] Children's Department Head Search Extended-Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (GA)

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Children's Department Head

Chattahoochee Valley Libraries

Columbus, GA

Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (Columbus, GA) seeks a
creative, dynamic children's librarian and manager to become
the next head of the Columbus Public Library's Children's
Department. The successful candidate will have in-depth
knowledge of child development and literature. A passion for
developing and implementing children's programs and services
is a must. Join an outstanding team of library professionals
providing quality children's services.

The Children's Department Head is responsible for the
organization, management, supervision and effective
functioning of the Main Library's Children's Department. In
addition, the successful candidate oversees children's
services and collections throughout the library system. This
person chairs the Children's Steering Committee, coordinates
the selection of children's materials ($130,000 budget),
writes and manages grants, trains, motivates and evaluates
Children's Department staff (5FTEs), develops and presents
programs to children ages birth to 11 and engages in
collaborative outreach programs to promote the library
within the community.

Chattahoochee Valley Libraries is a thriving four county
library system headquartered in Columbus, GA  approximately
two hours outside Atlanta. The system serves a 200,000+
population circulating 1.3 million items last year. The
Aflac Children's Room and new outdoor Children's Reading
Garden provide a beautiful environment for children's
programs and services. The library, in addition to a 125
seat auditorium, has several large meeting rooms. Programs
are limited only by your imagination! To view a virtual tour
of the Columbus Public Library, visit
<http://www.thecolumbuslibrary.org>
www.thecolumbuslibrary.org.

Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited
program and five years of children's librarian experience
with at least two years of management and supervisory
experience preferred.

Starting salary range: $45,625-$53,738 with excellent
benefits.

 

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816-531-2468. Apply with a meaningful cover letter and copy
of your resume in Word format by November 15, 2009 to
<mailto:danbradbury at gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury,
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