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Job Postings for Tuesday 09th 2010f February 2010THE ROCKY RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
1105 SCHROCK ROAD, SUITE 440
COLUMBUS, OH. 43229
POSITION: Library Director
REQUIREMENTS: The Rocky River Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a director with three to five years of library management experience (MLS preferred) and excellent people skills. The successful candidate will be sensitive to how the library fits into the unique community of Rocky River and will work respectfully with both staff and patrons.
DUTIES: The ideal director will value and support staff members, uphold library standards, communicate with people easily, be an effective listener, appreciate the library’s and community’s history and traditions, and have strong leadership skills. The Rocky River Public Library houses the unique Cowan pottery collection, and the director will be instrumental in helping to leverage that asset to the library’s advantage. The director also will work closely with the library's three support organizations, which are very active on the library's behalf. The board seeks a director who is consistent in policy matters but also creative and flexible in his or her thinking. The Rocky River Public Library is seeking an innovative and dynamic leader. RRPL is located in Rocky River, Ohio, 10 miles west of Cleveland. The library is a financially secure system that serves a population of 21,000 with a 45,000-squarefoot, single-site library that was renovated in 2007. RRPL has a 2010 operating budget of $4.2 million, annual circulation of approximately 850,000 items, a patron base of 34,000 and 59.5 full-time-equivalent employees.
SALARY: begins at $75,000, and is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications will be accepted until February 26, 2010. Please send (1) a cover letter describing how your skills and experience meet the job qualifications outlined in this job posting, (2) a detailed resume, and (3) the names, addresses, and contact information of three professional references to:
Director Search CommitteeOhio Library Council
Rocky River Public Library
1105 Schrock Road, Suite 440
Columbus, OH. 43229
lmurray@olc.org
2010-02-01 - 2010-02-27
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
YPSILANTI, MI. 48197
POSITION: Eastern Michigan University is seeking applications for the University Librarian to serve as the chief administrator for the University Library. The selected candidate will advance and enhance student and faculty learning through visionary leadership in planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating library services, collections, systems, facilities, and budgets. Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive university enrolling approximately 24,000 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Bruce T. Halle Library, located in the center of campus, features state-of-the-art facilities. The University Library faculty and staff comprise a congenial, collaborative, and highly productive unit and seek a leader who will inspire them to fulfill the Library’s vision and mission.
REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidates must have * a Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences (ALA accredited); earned doctorate and/or additional MA in a content discipline preferred; * at least seven years of experience in the field of library/information technology including five years of experience as Assistant Director/Dean or equivalent; * demonstrated knowledge of the professional responsibilities generally associated with faculty working in a variety of positions in a university library setting; * demonstrated knowledge and experience in library/information services administration, program design/development, and budgeting; * experience in recruitment, development, and evaluation of library faculty and staff. In addition to these qualifications, preference will be given to individuals who * hold credentials necessary to qualify for appointment at the rank of full professor in the University library and have a strong record of scholarly and professional achievements; * possess experience working in collective bargaining environments; * have experience writing and administering grants.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applications must be made online at https://www.emujobs.com - Posting #APA1010E. Applications should include a letter describing their relevant qualifications and administrative experience, a detailed curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three references. The Search Committee will begin screening applications March 8, 2010; the position will remain open until filled. Eastern Michigan University is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages women and members of minority groups to consider this opportunity.
https://www.emujobs.com - Posting #APA1010E2010-01-25 - 2010-02-21
