The Board of Trustees of the Lansdowne Public Library seeks a dynamic, community minded Library Director for this very busy, active library located in a charming diverse, Philadelphia suburb of Delaware County. The Director manages personnel, facility oversight and maintenance and day-to-day library operations; identifies funding sources and administers grants; implements and evaluates programs, services and resources responsive to the informational needs of the Lansdowne Borough and its library patrons.
The Director reports to the Board of Trustees and works effectively with the Borough Manager to oversee that the library facility is operated safely and efficiently. Maintains relationships and provides necessary reports and information to the Delaware County Library System, as well as, the Board and staff.
The new Director will possess a Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution, with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory and administrative experience in a public library or commensurate experience that demonstrates proven ability to address the distinguishing features of this position including:
· Ability to exercise considerable professional skill, initiative and independent judgment.
· High level of administrative and supervisory skills required.
· Planning and community needs assessment skills important.
· Ability to develop, implement and evaluate a multitude of programs and services addressing all age levels within a diverse community.
· Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication necessary.
· Excellent organizational skills.
· Ability to work with various borough stakeholders (library board, borough council, borough manager, council liaison, mayor, etc.)
· Commitment and ability to engage in community outreach and partnerships.
· Strong grants research and writing skills a must.
· Innovative thinking and knowledge of current and emerging technologies.
Salary is commensurate with experience and is competitive with benefit package including fully paid health insurance coverage including vision & dental plan for employee and spouse/domestic partner/dependents, defined contribution pension plan fully paid for by employer, discretionary employee contributions are matched 50% by employer, $25,000 term life insurance coverage. Also, the Borough provides ten paid vacation days after completion of six month probationary period, eleven paid holidays, three personal days, three bereavement days, military leave, and regular pay for jury duty.
Submit current resume and salary requirements electronically to:
Lansdowne Library Director Search
Marie Campuzano Board President
lansdownelibrary@gmail.com
First consideration will be given to resumes received by August 11, 2008.
