[Michlib-l] Director of Learning and Discovery-The Westport (CT) Library!

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Director of Learning and Discovery-The Westport (CT) Library

Imagination, innovation and inspiration...The Director of Learning and
Discovery at the Westport (CT) Library <http://westportlibrary.org/>  will
embrace and promote these ideas as they lead an inventive, committed public
service staff who is transforming the traditional role of Libraries by
delivering innovative programs and services. The Director must value
responsive, personal customer service and view the Library as a platform for
community innovation and experiential learning. The selected candidate must
be interested in seeking new service models and fostering exploration
through staff and community collaboration. He/she must be knowledgeable
about emerging trends in libraries and the world at large and passionate
about implementing new approaches to learning, information access, and
services. In other libraries this position may be called the Deputy Director
for Public Service but the Westport Library uses a title that best describes
the role. 

The Director of Learning and Discovery must have both left and right brain
skills—the ability to inspire and motivate staff as well as day-to-day
managerial and organizational skills. A love of public service, a strong
customer service focus, and the desire and skill to teach, coach, and mentor
staff is essential. He/she manages public services through a team of direct
reports and serves as a member of the Library’s Management Team. This
position contributes to short and long-range planning, program development,
and evaluation, and provides input into allocation of resources in support
of the Library’s strategic initiatives. 

The Westport Library is a vibrant and welcoming community hub that reflects
Westport’s spirit, creativity and entrepreneurship. Each day, an average of
1,300 patrons of all ages visit the Library to read and research (borrowing
nearly 674,000 items last year), attend one of the Library’s 1,600 programs,
consult with the Library’s expert reference librarians, use one of the
Library’s ten 3-D printers, shop the Library store, meet friends at the
Library Café or simply enjoy the camaraderie of being in a dynamic shared
space. In 2013, the Library Journal designated the Westport Library as a
“Five-Star Library”, a distinction earned by less than 1% of the nation’s
libraries and in 2015 the Library was one of five finalists for the IMLS
National Medal for Museum and Library Services. The Westport Library was
also among the first in the nation to establish a Maker Space, a place for
creation, collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. The Library is
supported by a $4.3 million annual Town appropriation and supplemented by an
active development effort, as well as grants, fees and earned income,
resulting in a $5.6 million annual operating budget. For more about the
Library and the Town, see Westport Links.
<http://www.gossagesager.com/Westportlinks.htm> 

Qualifications. The successful candidate will have an ALA accredited
Masters’ of Library Science and a minimum of five (5) years professional
experience in a public library setting or information-based environment
demonstrating progressively responsible management experience. Desired
attributes and skills include strong computer and technology skills; a
customer service orientation; excellent oral and written communication
skills and interpersonal skills; and the ability to work collaboratively.
Flexibility and ability to thrive in a complex, changing environment with
competing demands and proven success in planning, introducing, and managing
change is crucial. The desire and ability to represent the Library
throughout the Westport community and be an active community participant is
required. This position must be flexible to work evenings and weekends when
required. 

Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $80,000-100,000
(with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an
attractive benefits package. 

For information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates
<http://www.gossagesager.com/>  via email or phone. Apply via email with a
meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan
Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury at gossagesager.com>  or Jobeth Bradbury
<mailto:jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com> . This position closes June 21,
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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