[Michlib-l] Director, Boulder Public Library, City of Boulder, Colorado

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Director-Boulder Public Library - City of Boulder, Colorado

Boulder - Service Excellence for an Inspired Future.  The City of Boulder
seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced leader to continue its
commitment to service excellence for its public library and arts programs.
With a work force dedicated to the values of customer service, respect,
integrity, collaboration and innovation,  <http://boulderlibrary.org/>
Boulder Public Library serves the city's 100,000+ residents from the soon to
be renovated Main Library, two neighborhood branches, the Carnegie Branch
Library for Local History and an auxiliary North Boulder Library facility
(opening in 2014). Through its staff and facilities, BPL provides support
for Boulder's performing and fine arts with exhibits, concerts, films,
discussions and storytelling for people of all ages.  With an $8.2 million
annual budget and the support of the Boulder Public Library Foundation, the
new director and staff (79.51 FTEs) will have the capacity to develop new
opportunities for community involvement, programs and services, including
being an integral part of the implementation of the Main Library Renovation
and the Civic Area Plan and facilitating the development of an  Arts and
Cultural Master Plan. 

 

 <https://bouldercolorado.gov/> Boulder, just northwest of Denver, is 5,430
feet above sea level, covering 25 square miles. It is surrounded by
extensive natural areas of city trails, open space and mountain parks. The
city is known for its natural beauty, preponderance of sunny days, outdoor
recreation, natural product retailers, restaurants, outstanding alternative
transportation options, diverse businesses and technological and academic
resources. Boulder is home to the main campus of the University of Colorado
(about 29,000 students) and several national labs including the National
Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), and the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST).  The city's residents support many arts and cultural
events, including one of the three original Chautauquas in the nation, the
Colorado Shakespeare Festival, the Colorado Music Festival, a twice weekly
seasonal farmers' market, the annual Bolder Boulder race, the Boulder Museum
of Contemporary Art and the Boulder International Film Festival.  The city
is proud of its top rankings in health, well-being, quality of life,
education, and art. For additional information on the Library, the City and
the area, see  <http://www.gossagesager.com/boulderlinks.htm> Boulder Links.


 

Responsibilities. Under the administrative direction of the City Manager,
the Director provides professional guidance, acts as a key member of the
City Manager's management team, and is a policy advisor to the City Manager,
Deputy City Manager, City Council, Library Commission, Arts Commission, and
other committees, public groups and the Boulder Public Library Foundation.
Ability to work well in a complex political environment, address conflicting
goals, build consensus, and navigate the concerns of multiple stakeholders
are critical skills essential for success.  The two city council-appointed
commissions, the Library Commission and the Arts Commission, function in an
advisory capacity.

 

Qualifications. A Master's degree in Library and Information Science,
Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field; at least
five years of experience as a senior manager in a complex organization; or
any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to
successfully perform the requirements of the position.  The ideal candidate
will be a proven leader in the public or non-profit sector with experience
in board/commission and foundation relationships, managing and creating
innovative services, managing and developing staff, fostering relationships
with engaged stakeholders, and developing revenue sources.  Successful
experience working in a municipal public or university library system,
experience in promoting and managing arts and cultural programs, experience
working with advisory boards and experience managing staff in a union or
bargaining group are desirable.  For additional details see
<http://www.gossagesager.com/BPLjobdesc.pdf> Library Director job
description. Residency in the city of Boulder is not a requirement of the
position.

 

Compensation. The starting salary range is $102,250-$129,000 (dependent on
experience and qualifications) with an excellent
<http://www.gossagesager.com/bplbenefits.pdf> benefits package. 

 

For further information, contact  <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury
Associates/Gossage Sager Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover
letter and resume as Word attachments to
<mailto:danbradbury at gossagesager.com> Dan Bradbury or
<mailto:jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury. Review of cover
letters and resumes will begin on December 30, 2013.  The position is open
until filled.

 

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Jobeth Bradbury

Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates

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Kansas City, MO 64111

816-803-7087

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