Executive Director - Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN), New Jersey. Executive Director - Morris Automated Information Network (MAIN), New Jersey. MAIN is a consortium based in Morris County NJ of 33 public libraries and the Morris County Library. MAIN is responsible for the shared catalog, joint purchasing of content and technical support for member libraries. The 30 year old consortium, currently managed by a volunteer Executive Committee, is migrating to an Executive Director management model and now seeks qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director. The new Executive Director will have the exciting opportunity to launch the M.A.I.N. organization and continue to build it from the ground up. Job Description for Executive Director: The Executive Director of MAIN will report to the consortium’s Executive Board. In that capacity the Director will be responsible for administering all of MAIN’s staff, services and operations. Financial oversight: Monitor all fiduciary obligations and responsibilities of MAIN including its status as a 501c 3 non- profit organization : Prepare annual budget for approval by Executive Board; Manage the consortium in compliance with the approved budget and provide Executive Board with regular reports regarding the financial status of MAIN; Explore and recommend partnerships, collaborations and membership development opportunities that will benefit MAIN. Administrative Oversight: Recommend staff positions, job titles, compensation and policies; Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate all MAIN employees in accordance with the organization’s personnel policies; Develop and oversee teams or committees for special projects of MAIN. Services and Operations Oversight: Cultivate productive relationships with member libraries through effective communications, training and customer service; Maintain the quality and effectiveness of the MAIN virtual catalog; Oversee the technical support MAIN provides to member libraries; Report to and manage communications with the MAIN Executive Board; Facilitate a strategic planning process for MAIN and oversee implementation of strategic priorities; Monitor trends and innovations in library services and technology and apprise member libraries of upcoming developments and pending needs; Apply prudent business practices when considering the adoption or implementation of new developments in information technology; Assure that the quality and effectiveness of the automated information network is maintained; Negotiate and monitor compliance with vendor contracts and service agreements. Promote a greater awareness of MAIN among organizations and identify opportunities for MAIN to participate in those organizations; Advocate for public library service at local, state and national levels. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited library science program or other relevant experience; Five to ten years of experience working as a professional librarian or in another relevant capacity—at least three years of which must include personnel management; Familiarity with an integrated library system; Vision and creativity regarding the possibilities for library service in the future; Understanding of the New Jersey library landscape; The ability to bring together a diverse group of library directors and trustees to work collaboratively in the best interests of MAIN; Experience in financial planning as it applies to non -profit entities.
Compensation: Competitive salary starting at $80,000+ and benefits package, commensurate with experience. Application Process: Please submit résumé to info@libraryexecutivesearch.com by November 14, 2014.
