Library Administrator

Citizens Library, one of the state�s 29 District Center Libraries, serves the Counties of Washington and Greene in scenic southwestern Pennsylvania. It also serves as the County System Headquarters Library for Washington County which is approx. 30 miles south of cultural Pittsburgh and the home of Washington and Jefferson College. The library, open 65 hours per week and operating with a budget of just under 1 million dollars, has a staff size of 18 f/t and 14 p/t employees and has an immediate service area population of 56,484. The library is enthusiastically supported by an active Friends group.

The library administrator reports to an 11 member board of trustees and is responsible for the administration of the library which includes oversight of the 14-member library system and 16-member library district. This person works within the framework of the library�s mission, goals and budget, and within the PA framework of libraries.

The position includes statewide travel and continuing education as well as involvement with Commonwealth Libraries and the PA Library Association. Attendance is required at District Library Center meetings as well as board, committee and other meetings as necessary.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, innovative leader, with demonstrated ability to successfully plan, organize, motivate, delegate and lead within a library environment. Successful candidates must have:

• Demonstrated success in financial management, budget planning and budget administration.
• Strong communication skills in working with the staff, board, community and funding bodies.
• Experience with personnel management and dedication to staff development.
• Willingness to engage the board and volunteers in fundraising and development.
• Politically savvy with demonstrated abilities in relationship building with community stakeholders.
• Understanding of library technologies.
• Willingness to take the initiative in advancing library services.
• Willingness to be actively involved in the community.
• Demonstrated public relations abilities.
• Experience with grantwriting and administration.
• Ability to develop a thorough knowledge of local, state and national laws which impact libraries.

Qualifications: Must possess an MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited institution; 5 years library experience; and 3 years of superior library administration experience.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000 depending upon experience and qualifications (plus benefits).

To apply send resume, statement of qualifications and 3 professional references to: Search Committee, c/o Citizens Library, 55 S. College Street, Washington, PA 15301. E-mail: citizensdlc@myway.com. No faxes. Deadline to apply: March 15, 2008.

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