Library Director Position: Coudersport

The Coudersport Library Board of Trustees is seeking a thoughtful, creative and dynamic leader to become our Library Director. The ideal candidate for the Library Director position should be a community-minded librarian who is committed to providing the highest quality of service to the library patrons as a hands-on administrator of operations.

The Library Director plans, organizes, reviews and manages the services of the Coudersport (Pa.) Public Library, under the direction of the six-member Board of Trustees. The Director evaluates the effectiveness of library services; selects materials and books; supervises library procedures; plans programming to meet the needs of the public; supervises and trains library personnel; administers the annual budget and assists with fund-raising efforts.

The successful candidate should have a B.A. or B.S. degree with an emphasis in library science. A Master’s Degree in Library Science is preferred. Public or other library administrative experience and knowledge of library procedures is also desirable. Applicants should have good oral and written communication skills and be able to establish effective working relationships with staff, trustees, the library system, the district center and the public. Applicant should have strong computer literacy skills and knowledge of internet resources.

This position is full time, 40 hours per week, including time off and benefits. Some evening and weekend hours required. Salary is commensurate with experience. More information about the Coudersport Public Library is online at coudersportlibrary.org

Apply by sending a cover letter, resume and three professional references to: Michael Wetzel, Coudersport Public Library Board of Directors, c/o Citizens and Northern Bank, PO Box 229, Coudersport, PA 16915. E-mail address: michaelw@cnbankpa.com.

Deadline for application is March 20, 2009.

The Coudersport Library Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.