[Michlib-l] Employment Opportunity - Library Director, Swanton Public Library, Ohio

[Janelle Thomas]

*Please excuse cross postings:*

*POSITION*: *Library Director *

*Swanton Public Library *is a school district library serving residents in
both Fulton and Lucas Counties, with an annual budget of about $700,000,
with revenue from both state funding and a local property tax levy. The
Director reports to a 7-member Board of Trustees.

*DUTIES*: The Director is responsible for all aspects of library services
and works with the Board of Trustees to determine the strategic direction
and policies for the library. The Director serves as a highly visible
leader within the library, its service area and the library community,
leading a dedicated, hard-working and independent staff of 5 full-time and
4 part-time employees. The Director is to ensure courteous, prompt, and
comprehensive service to all library patrons in a cost-effective manner
consistent with library policies.

*QUALIFICATIONS*: The candidate should possess excellent management, public
relations, budget, facility and communication skills and believe that the
patrons and the staff are the most important assets to the Library.

● ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science with 3 or more years of
postgraduate experience in a public library including administrative and
supervisory experience preferred

● Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and
concisely in written and oral form.

● Ability to effectively use automated library systems, computers, and
other library technologies.

● Effective interpersonal skills consisting of creative and diplomatic
management abilities.

● Community engagement and development experience.

*COMPENSATION*: Salary range of $50,000-$62,000. Commensurate with
experience and qualifications. The Library has a generous benefits package,
including:

● Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS)

● Medical Insurance

● Paid Vacation, personal days

● Sick Leave

● Professional Memberships

● Access to professional development

*DEADLINE*: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

*SEND resume, letter of application and professional references to: *Swanton
Public Library, ATTN: Board of Trustees, 305 Chestnut St., Swanton, OH
43558

*Or send to*: *swantonplboard at gmail.com <swantonplboard at gmail.com>* In
subject line, please note: Library Director



*Janelle Thomas *(she/her/hers)* | *Executive Director *| *The Northwest
Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 |
jthomas at norweld.org


*This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and
thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.*
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