Tuesday, September 01, 2015
Library Director
Russell Library, Middletown,
CT. The Board of Trustees of the award-winning Russell Library seeks a
visionary, energetic, innovative individual with a demonstrated track
record of effective collaboration, action, and execution for the
position of Library Director with an anticipated start date of March 1,
2016. Reporting to the Russell Library Company Board of Trustees, the
Library Director administers a budget of $3 million, heads an 85-person
staff of service-minded and resourceful individuals, and leads a public
library committed to growing its mission of public service and to linking to the community’s numerous educational, cultural, and
social assets. The Library Director will lead the planning and ultimate
execution of the Russell Library’s strategic plan for the future of the
library in terms of public service, daily functionality, and physical
space. Russell Library, recognized by the Connecticut Library
Association with the Excellence in Public Library Services Award, is
dedicated to serving the diverse community that is Middletown,
Connecticut by offering services and programs suited to all ages,
abilities, and backgrounds. Duties of the Library Director include, but
are not limited to: Leads the Library through Department Heads and
oversees services, collection development and maintenance, educational
and cultural programs, building renovations, and the evolution of a
robust, responsive technology. Acts as principal public spokesperson for
the Library in daily public activities, and maintains effective working
relationships with City officials, departmental personnel, union
representatives, community organizations, school groups and the general
public. Leads near term and long range planning in the development and
expansion of services, programs, and library space. Oversees the
business operations of the Library, developing annual budget
recommendations and administering the approved budget. Directs the
employment process, arranges training, and supports professional
development. Prepares Board meeting agenda and submits policy, program,
and procedural recommendations to the Board. Participates in regional,
state, and national professional library and public administration
organizations. Responds to building emergencies or community needs
during non-scheduled hours. For complete job description see http://russelllibrary.org/about_us/pdfs/Director_2015.pdf
Qualifications: The required skills and knowledge would be acquired
with a Master’s Degree in Library Science and at least seven years of
progressively responsible experience in library work, including five
years in the supervision of a major library department, or equivalent
combination of training and experience. Further training such as a
second master’s degree or completion of CPLA (Certified Public Library
Administrator Program) or NELLS (New England Library Leadership
Symposium) is desired. Alternate and appropriate combinations of
education and professional experiences may be considered.
Compensation: This position offers a salary commensurate with experience
and education, and an accompanying health & retirement package.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume with
application. Applications are available online at the Russell Library
website: http://russelllibrary.org/about_us/employment.html Applications must be submitted by 4:00 pm, September 28, 2015 to: dirsearch@russell.lioninc.org For further information, contact dirsearch@russell.lioninc.org
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director,
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public libraries
Location:
Middletown, CT, USA