[Michlib-l] Casper, Wyoming! Library Director Position, Natrona County Public Library

Tue Sep 8 10:42:44 EDT 2015

Director-Natrona County Public Library - Casper, Wyoming

Literacy, Education and a Thriving Community-if these excite you, the
Natrona County Public Library wants you as its next Library Director!  Join
the  <http://www.natronacountylibrary.org/> Natrona County Public Library
Board of Trustees and the nearly 81,000 Natrona County residents as NCPL and
the community move into a period of expansion and growth. The successful
Director will engage the community in continuing to provide a doorway to
learning and literacy services and programs through the Main library in
Casper, the Mills and Edgerton branches, a bookmobile and the books-by-mail
program. Governed by a five-member Board of Trustees (appointed by the Board
of County Commissioners), the Library is supported by a dedicated,
progressive staff of 35 FTEs, a $2.9 million annual budget, and strong
community services and programs. The Director is responsible for
implementing policies and plans and providing for the effective operation of
the system. Opportunities include exploring the possibilities and
potentially developing a plan for funding and renovating its current
facility and/or embarking on a capital campaign for a new facility,
increasing the use of technology services for patrons, and continuing to
develop new community partnerships. The successful Director will also work
with and support the ongoing work of the Library Foundation and the Friends
of the Library. 

Natrona County has a rich heritage tied with American migration along the
California, Oregon, Mormon Pioneer trails, Pony Express route,
ranching-western lore, and the freewheeling boom-and-bust of the oil
business. Located in Wyoming's central plateau, the County's 5,342 square
miles include the municipalities of Casper (the county seat and second
largest metropolitan area in the state), Midwest, Edgerton, Mills,
Evansville, and Bar Nunn. The area's economy is tied to natural resources,
notably energy and agriculture. A pattern of boom and bust in the energy
industry has made Casper's business leaders aware of the need to diversify
the economy and Casper has emerged as Wyoming's business, financial,
manufacturing, and retail center. As a result of its central location the
area currently is experiencing vitality as Wyoming's meeting place and
transportation hub. Outdoor recreation remains an important industry and
avocation-Alcova and Pathfinder reservoirs provide boating facilities,
Casper Mountain hosts winter sports, Hogadon Ski Area offers three 600-foot
vertical runs for skiers, a world class Biathlon and Nordic ski Center,
golfers have access to four area courses and Casper Whitewater Park is a one
half mile stretch of the North Platte River with four man-made rock
features. Hunting and fishing are popular with residents and out-of-state
visitors, many of them guided by local outfitters. Natrona County is proud
of its "choice based" school district and the presence of Casper College and
University of Wyoming Casper. For additional information on the area's
recreational, educational and cultural amenities see
<http://www.gossagesager.com/NatronaLinks.htm> Natrona links. 

Responsibilities. Under the general oversight of the Library Board of
Trustees, the Director plans, manages and directs the operations, programs,
services, and personnel of the Natrona County Public Library System.  Key
responsibilities include: managing and directing library operations;
ensuring high quality library programs and services; developing and
maintaining short and long term plans for the Library; representing the
Library and coordinating departmental activities with other divisions,
departments, outside agencies, community organizations and the media; and
staying abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public library
management. Please see the full
<http://www.gossagesager.com/natronajobdesc.pdf> Library Director Job
Description for primary duties and responsibilities, desired skills and
additional details. 

Qualifications. The position requires a Master's Degree in Library Science
and five years of experience overseeing public library operations; or an
equivalent combination of education and experience. Required knowledge
includes: principles and practices of public library system administration;
public library policies, procedures and standards of service; Federal, State
and Local regulations governing library operations; current trends in
library services, programming and technology; methods for evaluating public
library programs, policies and operational requirements; processes for
developing and administering budgets; and supervisory principles, practices
and methods. Prior success reporting to a governing board is highly
desirable.

Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $85,000 - $99,800
(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. Apply via email with
a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to
<mailto:danbradbury at gossagesager.com> Dan Bradbury. This position closes
October 25, 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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