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Durham County, located in the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina, is home to Research Triangle Park (RTP) and is one of the most economically competitive regions in the world. Within Durham County boundaries are six townships, seven unincorporated communities, two census designated communities, and parts of two Towns (Chapel Hill and Morrisville). With the City of Durham as the county seat, the county includes both urban and rural settings and must strive to balance the needs of its community members. Consistently ranked among the top places to live, work, and play, Durham is a magnet for talent, which helps attract innovative companies working in high-growth industries. The population of Durham County is over 337,000 and highly diverse.
The Durham County Library System is a vital community resource dedicated to fostering lifelong learning, literacy, and cultural enrichment for residents of all ages. With a strong commitment to accessibility and inclusiveness, the library system operates multiple branches throughout the county, providing a wide range of services and programs that meet the diverse needs of the community. Consistently rated by residents as the highest-performing service provided by the County in the annual Resident Satisfaction Survey, the Library has also received national accolades for its cutting-edge initiatives, innovative programs and outstanding service.
The Library Director is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in the management of the library system. This role involves formulating long-range goals for the organization, developing policies, and supervising professional, technical, and clerical staff. The Library Director works under the direction of the Assistant County Manager. As we embark on the search for our next Library Director, it’s important to highlight the essential functions that define this pivotal role within our organization. The Library Director will play a crucial part in the effective management and continuous improvement of our library system, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of our community while fulfilling its mission. It is important to emphasize the essential functions and collaborative nature of this key leadership role. The Library Director will be an integral member of the County Extended Leadership Team, engaging frequently with Department Heads on a variety of important topics, including security and building construction.
The minimum education and experience requirements for this position are: • Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school. • Eight (8) years of professional library or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. • Two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.
The hiring range for this position is $126,900 - $215,578 depending on qualifications and experience.
<a href="http://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employers/open-recruitments/durham-county-nc-library-services-director" target="_blank">Please apply online.</a>
For more information on this position, contact: Lissa Barker, Senior Vice President <a href="mailto:LissaBarker@governmentresource.com" target="_blank">LissaBarker@governmentresource.com</a> 817-266-0647

Library Director

The Fairlee Public Library, located in Fairlee, VT, is a community hub: we provide a welcoming, supportive, and pleasant place for patrons, staff and volunteers to work, connect, learn, browse and meet.&nbsp;
The Library Director is responsible for the administration, supervision, and coordination of all activities and services of the library and for carrying out the policies adopted by the Library Board of Trustees. The Library Director is the library spokesperson, promoting the use of the library to all members of the community and fostering good working relationships with town government and organizations.&nbsp;
Main responsibilities include: develop and maintain services that reflect and respond to the interests and needs of the town; support and implementation of library policy; spend and monitor budgeted funds in a responsible manner as sanctioned by the Board of Trustees; &nbsp;hiring, supervision, and training staff and volunteers; work with the KOHA/VOLAL group to maintain automated circulation system. &nbsp;
JobiqoTJN. Keywords: Library Director, Location: Fairlee, VT - 05045

Description This position involves leading the NCF library, overseeing its operations, collections, and services, ensuring alignment with the college’s academic mission, promoting research and student learning, managing staff, developing strategic plans, and advocating for the library’s needs to faculty, administration, and the broader community and relevant experience in academic libraries with accreditation related to the library’s standards and practices within the institution’s accrediting body.
Examples of Duties Developing collections and delivering services that support and encourage the academic endeavors of faculty, students, and staff building a community of knowledgeable and critical consumers of information.
Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the programs and services of the Jane Bancroft Cook Library. Set goals and objectives for the library.
Develop and implement assessment for library services and resources, including collections, public services (instruction, reference), access services (circulation, interlibrary loan), space, events and new programs. Communicate library assessment data internally, campus wide, and externally as appropriate. Provide adequate and appropriate library and learning/information resources, services, and support for its mission and accreditation. Ensure an adequate number of professional and other staff with appropriate education or experiences in library and/or other learning/information resources to accomplish the mission of the institution and accreditation. Provides (a) student and faculty access and user privileges to its library services and (b) access to regular and timely instruction in the use of the library and other learning/information resources. Work with NCF Office of Information Technology to enhance library services using most appropriate information technology tools. Provide administrative leadership to all departments within the library. Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws, Board of Governors Regulations, College regulations and policies. Develop and maintain effective liaisons with all segments of NCF and the local community. Be responsible for Library budget analysis and formation, including analyzing budget and library purchasing needs. Direct the preparation of budgets; authorize expenditures. Direct library collection development and evaluation of library donations. Work closely with Provost to recommend and set all Library policies and procedures.&nbsp; Develop, implement, and review library policies and procedures. Recruit, select, and evaluate professional and paraprofessional personnel. Provide information, assistance and support to the New College Foundation in their fund-raising and development efforts. Participate in donor development and stewardship and other fundraising activities. Develop and maintain effective liaisons with all segments of NCF and the local community. Represent NCF and the library on statewide groups such as FLVC Library Services, Council of State University Libraries (CSUL), Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC). Serve as NCF representative to the Council of State University Libraries (CSUL) and the Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) Members Council. Serve on NCF, or community-based committees, councils, working groups and task forces as appropriate. Participate in local, national, and international professional library organizations. Liaise with institutional membership organizations, such as HathiTrust, Center for Research Libraries (CRL), and Lyrasis.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications The AVP of Library and Information Services must have the ability to develop and to articulate a forward-looking vision for academic libraries in the 21st century. Candidates should have demonstrated successful administrative and financial management experience in an academic library, a thorough understanding of the use of technology in a library setting, a service orientation, a collegial leadership style, and an understanding of and respect all the stakeholders in the library and the institutions it serves.
Excellent communication skills are required for this important position. The successful candidate will be expected to cultivate an organizational climate based upon respect, service, open communication, and cooperation, and will develop and execute a strategic plan to support the missions and visions of NCF.
Demonstrated success in fundraising and skills in building and developing donor relations are desirable.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited program and a record of scholarly achievement (research and teaching) and professional engagement (service) commensurate with the level of the position.
An additional advanced degree in an academic discipline within the Arts and Sciences. Five years of successful administrative and financial management experience in an academic library.
New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.
JobiqoTJN. Keywords: VP Library, Location: Sarasota, FL - 34241

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