Employment Opportunity – Library Director
Position: Library Director
Library: Swanton Public Library
Location: Swanton, Ohio
Description: Swanton Public Library is a school district library serving residents in both Fulton and Lucas Counties, with an annual budget of about $500,000, 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 3 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 post-graduate experience in a public library including administrative and supervisory experience or equivalent experience.
- 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: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Deadline: December 4, 2017
The Swanton Public Library, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcomes all qualified applicants. Employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test.
SEND resume, letter of application/cover letter and professional references to:
Swanton Public Library
ATTN: Board of Trustees
305 Chestnut St
Swanton, OH 43558
Or send to: swantonpl@gmail.com
In subject line, please note: Library Director