Library Director: Luzerne County

The Board of Directors of the Hoyt Library is seeking a dynamic Library Director who will build on the Library’s past successes while meeting the exciting challenge of opening a beautiful new wing.

The Hoyt Library is located in Kingston, and serves seven communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania, having a combined population of over 33,000. The Hoyt is a member of the Luzerne County Library System. The library has an annual budget of approximately $600,000 and has a staff of 4 full-time employees and 10 part-time employees.

The candidate should have a Master of Library Science degree, preferably from an ALA accredited school. Ideally, the candidate should have five years of library experience with at least two years as a supervisor. Other qualifications include:

· Experience with budgets and financial matters
· Established supervisory skills
· Experience with collection development and programming
· Thorough knowledge of current trends in library/library science
· Thorough knowledge of library reference sources (print and digital)
· Thorough knowledge of children’s, young adult, and adult literature.
· Experience in public relations.
· Excellent human relations and communication skills.
· Experience with management of technology programs within a library context.
· Able to work productively with an active and involved Library Board

The salary is in the $35,000 – $40,000 range commensurate with experience and qualifications. Health insurance (including dental and vision) is included. The job provides a generous benefits package.

Contact mayonki@osterhout.lib.pa.us for a complete job description.

Resumes should be sent to:

Hoyt Library Search Committee,
c/o Mary Ann Yonki Osterhout Free Library
71 South Franklin
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 by Friday, July 10, 2009.

Please visit our Website at: www.hoytlibrary.org

The Hoyt Library is an equal opportunity employer.