[Michlib-l] Executive Director position open! North Little Rock, AR-William F. Laman Public Library

Tue Jun 23 10:48:15 EDT 2015

Library Executive Director - William F. Laman Public Library System (AR)

"The difference is you.Discover More" as the next Executive Director of the
William F. Laman Public Library System <http://www.lamanlibrary.org/> ,
North Little Rock, Arkansas!  The Library Board of Trustees seeks a
candidate with a commitment to public service who will build on the
Library's outstanding history of programs and services and its strong
financial base to move the Library to its next level of excellence.  The
successful candidate will be a collaborative, energetic, proactive and
supportive leader (with some creativity and innovation in the mix). Working
with the governing Board (seven-member), the staff, and the citizens of
North Little Rock, the new Executive Director will champion the Library as
the literary and cultural heart for the community. The Library serves 66,075
residents with a dedicated staff of 28FTE and a $3.3 million annual
operating budget from two locations-a Main Library and the recently opened
(2014) Argenta Branch.  

North Little Rock <http://www.northlr.org/> , part of the six-county
Metropolitan Statistical Area, is a vibrant, lively, growing community
drawing people of all ages, interests, and lifestyles. Located in Pulaski
County on the Arkansas River, North Little Rock offers a small-town
atmosphere with large-city offerings. The City is home to the 1,700 acre
Burns Park, the Arkansas Travelers minor league baseball team, the Verizon
Arena, and the Argenta Arts District <http://www.argentaartsdistrict.org/>
(downtown North Little Rock).  The commercial section of the district
includes 18 historically significant buildings including North Little Rock
City Hall, the North Little Rock Post Office (now the Argenta Branch of the
Library), the Faucette Building, and the Old Central Fire Station. North
Little Rock citizens also showed their commitment to "world class" public
education passing a 2012 millage to allow construction of four new
elementary schools and a greatly expanded high school. In addition to its
educational, arts and cultural amenities, the North Little Rock region
offers stunning scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities. It is a
great place to live, work and play! To learn more about North Little Rock,
the Library, and the region, see North Little Rock Links
<http://www.gossagesager.com/NLRLinks.htm> .

Responsibilities. The Library Executive Director is the chief administrative
and financial officer who will advance and promote the mission, policies,
and signature programs of the Library while being responsive to the changing
needs of the community and developing and implementing a strategic plan in
conjunction with the Library Board of Trustees.  The Executive Director is
responsible for all administration of library services and functions within
the goals, guidelines, and policies established by the Board.  For the
complete position description, visit William F. Laman Public Library
Executive Director Job Description.
<http://www.gossagesager.com/NLRjobdesc.pdf> 

Qualifications.  A Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited
school; and five years of professional-level library experience with at
least three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience or
any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional qualifications include
knowledge of library trends and best practices, strong interpersonal
communication skills, expertise in establishing and meeting financial
objectives, the ability to lead an organization though change, and the
ability to work collaboratively with Library Trustees, staff, local
officials, and community agencies and organizations. Experience working with
or reporting to a governing board is highly desirable. 

Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $85,000-100,000
(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
Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:%20jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com> .  The position
closes August 2, 2015.  

Jobeth Bradbury

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

4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)

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