[Michlib-l] Head Librarian, Worcester (MA) Public Library

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Head Librarian-Worcester (MA) Public Library

Your open door to opportunity-the Worcester Public Library
<http://www.worcpublib.org/>  Board of Directors seeks an experienced
visionary who can provide strong leadership throughout the Library and the
Community. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships in the
Community and lead the staff and Board of Directors toward a well-defined
vision for the Library. The Library, with a $5 million annual budget and a
dedicated staff (103 FTEs), provides services and programs through the Main
Library, which houses the Talking Book Library, two community branches and
two mobile Libraries. Additionally, the Library is a partner in an
innovative initiative known as One City One Library
<http://www.onecityonelibrary.com/> , in which the city, the Library, the
Community and the school system in Worcester have collaborated to create
additional library spaces within three public school buildings. These
locations serve the schools during the day and are open to the public after
school and on Saturdays. There are plans to add more locations in additional
school buildings in the near future. The City government of Worcester has a
strong vision for creating a vibrant downtown
<http://www.worcestermass.org/uploads/95/30/9530389b732cb04a2e9a8ebe6cfc8094
/Worcester-Overview.pdf>  and sees the Library as an integral part of that
vision. 

Worcester <http://www.worcesterma.gov/> , located in Central Massachusetts,
is the second largest city in New England with a population of 181,000
residents and is known as the "heart of the Commonwealth." Worcester is
known as a city of firsts: many items and ideas were first discovered or
created in Worcester, including the monkey wrench, the smiley face, the
pill, the patent for the first liquid fuel rocket that led to modern
rocketry, and the first national Women's Rights Convention. The city is home
to ten different higher educational institutions including Worcester
Polytechnic Institute, Clark University and the University of Massachusetts
Medical School. The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts brings many
Broadway shows and nationally known performers to the area. The American
Antiquarian Society has been located in Worcester since 1812 and has the
foremost collection of early American history. The Worcester Art Museum is
known for the depth and breadth of its collection. Hockey fans will
appreciate that the city is home to the American Hockey League team known as
the Worcester Sharks. In addition to everything available in Worcester, the
city is ideally located-downtown Boston is less than an hour's drive and
Providence, RI and New York City, NY are within easy driving distance. The
recently refurbished Union Station serves as a hub for commuter traffic,
providing rail and bus options. For additional information, visit Worcester
Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/worcesterlinks.htm> .

Responsibilities. The Head Librarian is responsible for overall leadership
and direction for the Library and planning, organizing, directing and
coordinating all activities of the Worcester Public Library.
Responsibilities include providing insight and opportunity as City
Department Head in all matters of public library access, function, facility
and service; providing the Board of Directors with timely and professional
counsel and caution, assuring a dynamic and responsive public library;
influencing staff with inspiration, opportunity, expectation and motivation,
assuring a high performance and service driven community service;
participates in legislative advocacy, professional organizations and other
public arenas; administering approved budgets; supervising staff; preparing
the annual Library budget; and recommending adoption of policies to the
Board of Directors. To see a full job description for the position, visit
WPL position description. <http://www.gossagesager.com/Worcesterjobdesc.pdf>


Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are a master's degree in library
science, a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in
library work which includes supervisory experience, and the ability to
acquire and retain a certificate of professional librarianship issued by the
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Successful candidates should
be able to demonstrate the ability to develop and communicate library goals;
demonstrate experience working with groups, such as the Board of Directors,
Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, volunteers and other key
community groups and stake holders for the purpose of achieving Library
goals; has extensive experience in fiscal management; and has the ability to
present a positive image for the library as a community leader and in
professional activities. Previous experience working in an urban library
environment, working within a municipal or county funding structure and
reporting to a governing Board, and experience working in a union
environment are highly desirable. 

Compensation: The position offers a hiring salary range of $85,000 -
$112,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive
benefits package.

For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager
Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/>  via email or phone. To start the
application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or
pdf attachments to Karen Miller <mailto:karenmiller at gossagesager.com>  or
Tom Dillie <mailto:tomdillie at gossagesager.com> . This position closes
December 21, 2014.The City of Worcester is an EEO/AA Employer.

 

 

Jobeth Bradbury

Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 

4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

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