[Michlib-l] Closes in one week-Indianapolis Public Library-Director, Public Services

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Closes in one week!  Indianapolis Public Library, Director, Public Services

 

Director, Public Services-contribute to an award-winning, growing
Indianapolis Public Library <http://www.imcpl.org/>  that celebrates its
community through innovation, diversity, creativity, and impact.  Serving as
a member of the Library's Executive team, the successful candidate will be a
strategic, collaborative thinker, have creative ideas and planning skills,
experience and interest in facilities expansion, and strong leadership
experience. The Director, Public Services will be valued for change
management, a knowledge of current industry trends, and the skills to coach,
mentor, and work with a strong professional team of six direct reports.
Supporting and implementing the Library's focused, robust 2015-2020
Strategic Plan
<http://www.imcpl.org/strategicplan/files/StrategicPlanPresentation_2014aug2
5.pdf>  will be a vital component of the position.

 

The Indianapolis Public Library is an exciting work environment-as an
independent library district with a permanent tax rate exclusively dedicated
to public library services-the Library staff (358 FTEs) and almost 500
volunteers serve the 800,000+ citizens of Indianapolis and Marion County
through 23 locations, including the stunning Central Library, the Children's
Museum's InfoZone, and an active Outreach department. The Library celebrated
4.2 million patron visits and a  15.9 million circulation in 2014. The
Library has a $57 million annual budget with 11+ million dedicated to public
services.

 

Indianapolis, the state capital and county seat of Marion County, is
Indiana's largest city, the 12th largest city in the U.S., the second
largest city in the Midwest, and one of the fastest growing regions in the
United States.  Historically focused on government and industry,
Indianapolis today offers a diversified economy in the fields of education,
health care, and finance.  Tourism is also a vital part of the economy-the
City plays host to numerous conventions and sporting events. The region
boasts rich cultural amenities and offers excellent recreational
activities-all contributing to an outstanding quality of life.  Additional
information on the Library and the area can be found at Indianapolis Links
<http://www.gossagesager.com/IMCPLlinks.htm> .    

 

Responsibilities: The Director, Public Services will be responsible for the
public service area's strategic planning, alignment and access of library
services to the residents of Marion County. The Public Services area
includes the Central Library, 22 branch libraries, Outreach and Programming.
In addition to serving on the Library's Executive Team, the Director, Public
Services also functions as a Board Committee Liaison. Other responsibilities
include: analyzing community needs and expanding community access,
collaborating on development of strategic and geographic plans for
facilities development, developing and monitoring the Public Services
budget, seeking and developing community connections, participating in
Indianapolis in a civic capacity, and leadership and management of the
Public Services staff. Please see the full position description
<http://www.gossagesager.com/IPLpubservdir.pdf>  for a complete list of
qualifications and benefits.

 

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include an ALA-accredited Master's
Degree in Library Science, the ability to obtain and retain an Indiana
Librarian Certificate II, and a minimum of five years of professional
experience in a senior management role in a multi-branch system. Preferred
qualifications include: planning, leading and directing strategic
organizational change experience, developing and implementing policy
experience, and developing and monitoring budgets experience.

 

Compensation: The hiring salary range is $ $80,833 - $118,016 with a
competitive benefits package. 

 

For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager
Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/>  via email or phone. Apply via
email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments
to Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com> .  The closing
date for this position is November 29.

 

 

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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