[Michlib-l] Executive Director position-Shreve (LA) Memorial Library

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Shreve (LA) Memorial Library-Executive Director Position

 

Dream. Discover. Do.  The  <http://www.shreve-lib.org/> Shreve Memorial
Library Board of Control seeks an experienced "dreamer and a doer" to
inspire vision while guiding the Library in providing quality services and
programs to the Caddo Parish (LA) community. The new Library Director, in
collaboration with the Board of Control, staff and stakeholders, will
initiate and implement a new strategic direction and future focus for the
Shreve Memorial Library. Governed by an eight-member appointed Board of
Control and 2 Ex Officio--the Mayor and the Commission President, the
Library serves the 255,000 citizens of the Parish with a committed staff
(182 FTE), a $17.5 million annual operating budget, and 22 locations. In
addition to 20 branches, SML supports a Main Library (on the Register of
Historic Places), mobile outreach services, and the soon to be completed
administrative/support services building (2015). Library revenues are
generated through two dedicated, 10-year renewable property tax levies. This
is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Director to guide a library
system with diverse culture, strong public support, and a solid funding base
for service and program development. 

 

Caddo Parish-the heart of the Ark-La-Tex region-is vibrant, innovative and
growth oriented-building a dynamic future on the foundation of its past. The
Parish contains eleven municipalities-each with its own local color and
style. The largest metropolitan area and Parish seat is the City of
Shreveport.  Oil and gas have been produced since the early 1900s and
continues even today as the area grows its tourism, healthcare and service
economy roles. The Caddo Parish School System has approximately 40,000
students and 64 schools.  Shreveport also has numerous private, parochial,
and charter schools.  Caddo Parish is home to LSU in Shreveport, Southern
University in Shreveport, Centenary College and the Louisiana State
University Health Sciences Center, as well as many public and private grade
schools.  Shreveport's redeveloped entertainment district is continuing to
build on a thriving arts-centric community and hosts a number of festivals
and celebrations, including six family-friendly Mardi Gras parades. The
Parish also has many venues with which to experience history, music, art,
and theater.  Shreveport/Caddo Parish is the home of college football's
Independence Bowl, the National Rose Center, one of the country's largest
Farmer's Markets, the Red River Revel (one of the top 10 arts festivals in
the country), the Louisiana Film Prize Film Festival, Sci-Port Discovery
Center, and more.  For additional information about the Library, Shreveport,
and Caddo Parish, visit  <http://www.gossagesager.com/shrevelinks.htm>
Shreve Links.  

 

Responsibilities. The Library Director has responsibility for administration
of the Shreve Memorial Library and directs, plans, organizes and coordinates
the operation of the entire library system; develops and recommends policies
to the Board; plays a leading role in all funding initiatives; recommends
budgets to the Board; develops the overall vision, goals and objectives for
the Library; and directs services, programs, personnel, application of
policy, and facilities.  The Director is also responsible for the
administration, including serving as president, of the Green/Gold
Consortium-a consortium of libraries from 12 parishes in Northwest
Louisiana. See a full job description for the position at
<http://www.gossagesager.com/shrevejobdesc.pdf> SML Library Director
Position Description.  

 

Qualifications include: a graduate degree in Library and/or Information
Science studies from an ALA-accredited university; at least seven years of
full-time professional library experience which reflects increasing
responsibility, including at least four years in administrative capacity of
a library; and certification by the Louisiana Board of Library Examiners.
(Candidates who do not have this certification must be able to attain it
within the first year of employment.)  The ideal candidate should have high
standards of professional and personal conduct, have excellent communication
skills, possess the ability to work effectively with the Library Board of
Control and staff, have experience in planning and maintaining library
facilities, and provide visionary leadership consistent with current library
trends and best practices. The Director is expected to provide a leadership
role and be the Library's official representative within the Library, the
community, and the library profession. Previous experience working
with/reporting to a governing board and working in an urban library
environment are highly desirable.  

 

Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $100,000-$140,000
(dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits
package.

 

For further information, contact  <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury
Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone.  To start the
application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or
pdf attachments to  <mailto:%20danbradbury at gossagesager.com> Dan Bradbury or
<mailto:%20jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury.  The position
closes May 17, 2015.  

 

 

Jobeth Bradbury

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

4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

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