[Michlib-l] Library Director position closes this Sunday, August 7! St. Charles Public Library, IL

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Library Director-St. Charles (IL) Public Library

 

Join the St. Charles Public Library <http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/>
Board of Trustees, the Library Staff, and the St. Charles community as its
new Library Director positioning the Library towards new levels of
exceptional library services and programs. The successful candidate will be
both a positive and practical visionary with a willingness to take
challenges and explore efficiencies in new service models and library
spaces. The St. Charles Public Library is poised to begin a new strategic
plan continuing its community collaboration to create a welcoming, warm
environment for all St. Charles citizens. Key opportunities include a
potential redesign and expansion of the Library, enhancing the
Director/Board relationship; coaching and mentoring a committed, excellent
Library staff; and designing and executing leading edge technologies for
library services. Governed by an elected seven-member Board, the Library
serves 55,000 residents (53% carry library cards) with an annual budget of
$7.8 million, an annual circulation of 1.4 million items, and 120 dedicated
staff. Additional support comes from the Friends of St. Charles Public
Library, the St. Charles Library Foundation, and an active volunteer
program.

St. Charles <http://www.st-charles.il.us/> , a Chicago Tribune "Top 10 City"
and a Family Circle "10 Best Towns for Families," is a very special place to
call home. Located 35 miles west of Chicago, it is a vibrant, prosperous
community with established homes, jobs, shopping, recreation and
entertainment. St. Charles values a family focused lifestyle, excellent
schools, and a long history of quality economic development. Residents enjoy
the convenience of nearby shopping, employment and the incredible
recreational/entertainment amenity of the beautiful Fox River. Downtown St.
Charles is undergoing a transformation developing a unique environment for
dining and entertainment. A vital Library, international employers,
innovative schools, beautiful parks, responsive government and significant
architecture create a quality community - earning St. Charles its reputation
as the Pride of the Fox! For more information on the St. Charles Public
Library and the St. Charles region, visit St. Charles Links
<http://www.gossagesager.com/stcharleslinks.htm> .

Responsibilities. The Library Director will assist the Library Board with
policy and planning; provide appropriate leadership for the Board and staff;
lead and encourage a professional, dedicated and effective staff supporting
library goals and objectives; prepare, manage and administer the Library's
budget; understand and support the Library's fundraising efforts through the
Foundation and Friends of the Library; works with other libraries and
library organizations; works with local organizations and local government;
develop new services, programs, and technologies promoting Library use; and
works to enhance the Library facility and grounds. Please see St. Charles
Public Library Director Position Description
<http://www.gossagesager.com/stcharlesjobdesc.pdf> .

Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library
and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, a minimum of five
years of public library administrative experience in a comparable library
system, and experience in personnel supervision, strategic planning and
budget preparation and management. Desired qualifications include a thorough
knowledge and understanding of library administration; knowledge of
legislative, legal and financial matters affecting district libraries; and a
commitment to high professional, ethical and service standards. Successful
experience reporting to a governing Board and facility renovation/building
experience are preferred. 

Compensation. The starting salary range is $105,000-$120,000 (with placement
dependent on experience and qualifications) with a competitive benefits
package. 

For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates
<http://www.gossagesager.com/> . Apply via email with a meaningful cover
letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury
<mailto:jobethbradbury at bradburymiller.com> . This position will close August
7, 2016. 

 

Jobeth Bradbury

Bradbury Miller 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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