[Michlib-l] Director, Knowledge Curation & Innovation, The Westport (CT) Library

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Director, Knowledge Curation & Innovation

Transform, Transcend, & Deliver new models of information curation, delivery
and access as Westport Library <http://westportlibrary.org/> ’s Director,
Knowledge Curation & Innovation. The Director, Knowledge Curation &
Innovation will support traditional library adult and teen collections,
reference, and reader’s advisory while growing new service models, fostering
content development, and delivering new approaches to collections,
information, and outreach services. He/she will work with a team of
professionals across the Library to oversee the selection of digital
resources, books and other learning tools. Designing and implementing new
approaches to building collections, information delivery, and content
creation is vital to the position.

The Director, Knowledge Curation & Innovation, must have a respect for the
past and the ability to see the future of library collections and services.
With a strong love of information gathering and sharing, this valued Library
team member will strategically develop new ways  of content access and
delivery.  A customer service focus-both internally and externally-is
essential.  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 collections and services. 

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 (preferred) 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 knowledge of current library trends in
the areas of collections and content development; strong computer and
technology skills; a customer service orientation; excellent oral and
written communication skills and interpersonal skills; and the ability to
work collaboratively in a team-based environment. Flexibility and ability to
thrive in a complex, changing environment with competing demands and proven
success in planning, introducing, and managing change is crucial. This
position must be flexible to work evenings and weekends when required. For
the full job description, visit Director Knowledge Curation
<http://www.gossagesager.com/westportkcijobdesc.pdf> & Innovation.

Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $70,000 to
$85,000 (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 Jobeth
Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com> . This position closes
November 20, 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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