[Publib] Town Librarian position, Fairfield, CT

[Jobeth Bradbury]

TOWN LIBRARIAN - FAIRFIELD (CT) PUBLIC LIBRARY                          

Find Your Home in Fairfield! The Town of Fairfield (CT) seeks a Town
Librarian to build on the Library's recent successes and lead it to new
levels of excellence. Fairfield was ranked #9 as "the Best Place to Live in
the US" (and #1 in the northeast) by CNN-Money.com in 2006.  The Fairfield
Library System serves a community of 58,000, in which 70% of all households
have a library card with an approximate annual circulation of one million!
Consisting of a Main library (60,000 sq. ft. building fully renovated in
2006, including the addition of an innovative Children's space and the
outstanding Bruce S. Kershner gallery) and the busiest branch in CT at
19,000 sq. ft., the Library is dedicated to its mission of strong public
programming and services.  The new Town Librarian will work with a committed
staff (44 FTEs), an energetic core of volunteers, an established Friends of
the Library group, and a $4.1 million budget to deliver quality services.
The challenge for the next Town Librarian will be to move forward on the
Library's Long Range Plan developed in 2008, including plans to renovate the
branch while also leveraging strong community relationships and partnerships
to continue the outstanding levels of service and programs. Additional
information on the Library, Fairfield, and the surrounding area can be found
at http://www.gossagesager.com/Fairfieldlinks.htm 

 

Responsibilities. The Town Librarian of the Fairfield Public Library reports
to a six-member Library Board of Trustees, serves as a Town department head
(reporting to the First Selectman on administration matters), and works with
the Board, staff, First Selectman, and major stakeholders to establish the
strategic vision for the Library, aligning the Library's mission, goals and
objectives with the community's needs and priorities. Overall
responsibilities include: developing and maintaining effective internal and
external communications; building and leading a diverse team of talented
professionals to manage Library operations; planning, evaluation and
oversight of the library budget; strengthening current governmental funding
sources; working with the Fairfield Friends to develop additional revenue
sources; and developing and maintaining partnerships with local, state  and
regional organizations and agencies.

 

See http://www.gossagesager.com/FairfieldPublicLibraryjobdesc.doc for the
complete job description.

 

Qualifications. A master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited
program and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible
administrative library experience including a minimum of three years
supervisory experience. Essential attributes and skills include: vision,
creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior written and oral communications
ability; demonstrated success in effectively promoting library services to
the community; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building
skills; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and "best practices" for
library service.  Proven success working effectively with a policy-making
board, unions, and collaboratively with city officials is desirable.

 

Compensation. A starting salary range of $105,000-$115,000 (with final
placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an outstanding
fringe benefits package. 

 

For further information, contact Gossage Sager Associates/Bradbury
Associates via email or call 816-531-2468.  Apply via email with a
meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word attachments to
DanBradbury at gossagesager.com or JobethBradbury at gossagesager.com.  The
position closes December 13, 2009.

 

Jobeth Bradbury

Gossage Sager Associates

4545 Wornall Rd., Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

816.803.7087

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