[Michlib-l] Executive Director, Westerville (OH) Public Library

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Executive Director-Westerville (OH) Public Library

 

The Westerville (OH) Public Library, future-focused and consistently
identified as one of the best public libraries in the nation, seeks its next
Director. The Board of Trustees is looking for a dynamic and engaging
candidate who will create a new strategic vision and continue to build upon
the cutting-edge reputation that the community and other libraries have come
to expect.   <http://www.westervillelibrary.org/> Westerville Public Library
consistently receives a 5-star rating from Library Journal and has been
named as one of
<http://www.bestemployersoh.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55
> Ohio's best employers and best companies, among other accolades.  The
Library has achieved these many awards and honors through the efforts of the
84 FTE staff by means of a $7.8 million budget and having circulated more
than 2 million items in 2015. The Library is also supported by an active
Friends group and dedicated Foundation- each of which provide funds and
support to many programs and services provided by the Library, such as the
Meet the Authors Series, the Local History Center and Anti-Saloon League
Museum, the Homework Help Center and participation in Dolly Parton's
Imagination Library program.     

 

Westerville is a popular and growing northeast suburb of the city of
Columbus in central Ohio and is historically known as having been the "Dry
Capital of the World" and having been the world headquarters for the
Anti-Saloon League.  Westerville has been recognized in several publications
as a great place to live and the city has been awarded the gold medal for
Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management multiple times.  The Library
is located within walking distance to charming 'uptown' Westerville, which
is home to many locally-owned stores and restaurants.  The city has many
educational opportunities with excellent public and private school systems
and Otterbein University, a private four-year liberal arts college, and
provides excellently-maintained bike paths and a recreation center, among
other amenities.  Westerville offers residents a small-town feel with the
attractions and opportunities a metropolitan area provides.  See
<http://www.bradburymiller.com/Westervillelinks.htm> Westerville Links for
more information about the Library, community and region.  

 

Responsibilities. Responsible to the Board of Trustees, the Library Director
is the chief operating officer of the Library with major administrative
responsibility for implementing Library Board Policy.  Additional
responsibilities include recommending, designing, implementing, directing,
supervising, and evaluating an active program of educational, cultural, and
information services relevant to the Westerville community in accordance
with the goals and objectives established by the Library Board.  The
Director is expected to maintain and enhance library services and its
reputation on local, state and national levels.  

 

Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are a graduate degree in Library
Science from an ALA accredited college or university, a minimum of four
years of experience in professional library management and administrative
experience. High priority qualifications include: the ability to deal
effectively with Library Board, staff, public, other professionals and
government officials; knowledge of budgeting, public library finance, and
applicable federal and state law; and thorough knowledge and demonstrated
competence in library automation. Please see
<http://www.bradburymiller.com/WestervilleEDdesc.pdf> Westerville Executive
Director Position Description for details.

 

Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $105,000-125,000
(dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits
package. 

 

For further information, contact
<http://www.gossagesager.com/contactus.html> Bradbury Miller Associates.
Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or
pdf attachments to  <mailto:karenmiller at bradburymiller.com> Karen Miller.
This position closes January 29, 2017.

 

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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