Thursday, March 02, 2017
Executive Director - Libraries Online, Inc. (LION)
Executive Director - Libraries Online, Inc.
(LION), Middletown, CT. The LION Board of Directors seeks an Executive
Director to lead our active and successful organization in leveraging
technology to share, expand, and promote quality, cost-effective
information resources and services among our 28 member libraries. LION, a
501(c)(3) organization established in 1982, has a staff of six
dedicated IT, library and office professionals. The Executive Director,
under the general direction of the Board, has overall responsibility
for the efficient and effective administration of all LION operations
which include monitoring and evaluating the shared integrated library
system (currently Innovative Interfaces’ Sierra system), providing other
information technology services, and planning for future development of
shared resources. Essential skills include a broad knowledge of
automated library systems, advanced technology and problem solving
skills, excellent oral and written communication abilities, and
administrative experience including planning, evaluation, budgeting,
staff management and training. Proven experience reporting to a
governing board and success in collaborating with multiple stakeholders
are highly desirable. Minimum Qualifications: MLS with 5 years
professional library experience or an equivalent combination of
education and experience. Please see the Executive Director Job Description
for additional details. Compensation: $94,000 - $100,000 range
dependent on experience. Competitive benefits package. To apply, send a
cover letter, resume, and 3 contacts for references as a Word or PDF
attachment to liondirectorsearch@gmail.com on or before April 7, 2017.
Labels:
administrative,
director,
full time,
manager,
non-library position,
technology
Location:
Middletown, CT, USA