[Michlib-l] New Job Listing: Library Director, Logan County Libraries (OH)

[Janelle Thomas]

*Please excuse cross postings*


*The Logan County Libraries seeks a new Library Director.  The opening is
due to the retirement of the current Library Director.*

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a County District Library System
with a Main Library and five branch locations around Logan County with a
current operating budget of $1,760,000 and a total overall budget totaling
over $2,400,000.   The Library Board is very supportive along with a very
friendly dedicated staff and patrons who appreciate great Library
services.  Additional information about the library can be found at
https://logancountylibraries.org/ .  Please join us as we work together to
be the library our patrons deserve!


*Responsibilities:*  The Library Director is the executive and
administrative officer of Logan County Libraries.  With direction from the
Board of Trustees, the Library Director has overall responsibility for all
management, administrative, and professional function of the library
system.  The Library Director is responsible for long-term development and
daily operations under policies established by the Board of Trustees.  This
is a full-time, 35 hours per week, salary exempt position.  The benefits
package includes medical insurance, participation in the Ohio Public
Employees Retirement System, paid sick leave, vacation, and personal time
and paid holidays.  Salary is negotiable based on experience and
qualifications.


*Qualifications:*  A master’s degree in library and/or information science
is preferred or working on one with a minimum of five years of
leadership/management/administrative library experience, preferably three
years in a public library setting.  A candidate with a BA/BS degree could
be considered with other training or experience can substitute for
professional library experience.  The successful candidate will possess the
ability to create mutually beneficial relationships within the community as
well as promoting library services to the community, maintain the welcoming
atmosphere of the library and possess ease and skill working, coaching, and
mentoring staff.   Characteristics such as patience, flexibility,
creativity, a sense of humor, as well as an inviting nature are a must
along with the ability to work closely with the Fiscal Officer.  Essential
attributes include excellent organizational skills, managing multiple
projects, strong written and verbal communications skills, the ability to
represent the library at all levels with the community, and strong
financial management skills.  The Director should also have the ability to
develop long-term goals, actions, and policies to support the mission of
the library system, analyze library needs and evaluate library services,
establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the
community, be flexible and adapt to the changing library environment and to
prepare and present public presentations.


*Contact Information*: To be considered for this excellent opportunity,
please submit a cover letter addressing the qualifications and how you are
the ideal candidate along with a current resume and contact information for
a minimum of three work-related references.  Applications may be submitted
by US Postal Service to Library Director Search, 220 North Main Street,
Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 or electronically to
jgoodrich at logancountylibraries.org.


Deadline for application:  Open until filled.  Candidates will be subject
to a background check.



-- 
Janelle Thomas
Executive Director

*NORWELD*
181 1/2 S. Main Street
Bowling Green, OH  43402
Office: 419-352-2903
norweld.org <http://www.norweld.org>
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