[Michlib-l] Library Director position open, Mt. Lebanon Public Library (PA)

[Jobeth Bradbury]

MT. LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY: more.of what you want in a directorship.  Build
on outstanding community support and a record of success as the next
director of Mt. Lebanon Public Library <http://www.mtlebanonlibrary.org/> .
The Board of Trustees seek a dynamic and experienced professional ready to
lead a thriving, well established, award-winning public library that is a
vital contributor to Mt. Lebanon community life.  Working with the Board,
staff, and a strong corps of volunteers, the next director will continue to
honor and build on the Library's Principles for Excellence
<http://www.mtlebanonlibrary.org/DocumentCenter/View/90>  including
continuing its thriving relationships with municipal and county agencies as
well as its ongoing efforts to create a shared community vision of excellent
library services. Governed by a seven-member Board, the Library serves the
33,000 Mt. Lebanon residents  with a dedicated staff of 22.4FTE and a $1.7
million annual operating budget from a single 29,000 sq. ft. library
(renovated and expanded in 1997) in the heart of Mt. Lebanon.  Significant
financial and volunteer support come from the Friends of the Library with
their "Book Cellar," an on-going fundraiser, and thousands of volunteer
hours annually. 

 

A Community with Character-Mt. Lebanon is a friendly, bustling South Hills
enclave just seven miles south of downtown Pittsburgh.  Mt. Lebanon is a
premier example of one of the first "automobile suburbs" with easy access by
car to the city. Today, in addition to excellent public transportation to
downtown Pittsburgh, residents appreciate living in a 'walkable' community
with a variety of neighborhoods, a healthy business district and a
nationally renowned school system. With the many wonderful restaurants and
shopping venues centrally located in Uptown Mt. Lebanon, there is a wide
range of dining and shopping options.  Houses are varied and unique-a large
portion of Mt. Lebanon homes are listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and the cost of living is reasonable. Pittsburgh is minutes away and
offers all of the amenities of a larger metropolitan area.  To learn more
about Mt. Lebanon, the Library, and the community, see Mt Lebanon links
<http://www.gossagesager.com/mtlebanonlinks.htm> .  

 

Responsibilities: The Library Director works with library trustees to
realize and build upon the strategic vision of the library. Responsibilities
include carrying out the mission of the library; providing leadership for
the overall effective and efficient operation of the library; and providing
leadership in the library, community, and the library profession. The
successful Director will have extensive knowledge of public library
philosophy, principles, and practices; issues and trends; technology;
collections; staffing; services to various groups; and facilities. Strong
oral and written skills, the ability to exercise independent judgment, take
initiative, think analytically, and the ability to plan, budget, and
implement public library services are essential traits. Additional qualities
include the ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with staff and the public and proficiency with computers,
online information resources, cataloging and circulation systems.  See the
full job description at Mt. Lebanon Director Position Description.
<http://www.gossagesager.com/mtlebanonjobdesc.pdf>  

 

Qualifications: A Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited
school; and eight years of professional-level library experience with at
least four years of increasingly responsible administrative experience and
two years of budgeting experience. Experience working with or reporting to a
governing board is highly desirable. 

 

Compensation: The position offers a hiring salary range of $85,000-$95,000
(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 July 12, 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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