Current Postings

• Library Director
  
• Executive Director
  

• Library Director

  QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate library degree from an ALA accredited institution. Strong commitment to high quality public service; strong problem-solving skills including initiative, flexibility, and creativity. Excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Strong service orientation and commitment to continuous learning. Analytical skills to effectively retrieve information and assist patrons with information retrieval; flexibility to work in an environment of continual change; ability to work in teams and independently as well as with all levels of staff and diverse library customers; strong computer knowledge including skill in the use and application of multimedia software; initiative and ability to conceive and carry out projects.

  RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers library services for the College. Coordinates with faculty and staff to provide library materials. Directs activities and supervises the staff of instructional resources, ensuring efficient and productive operations. Develops the library collection and promotes utilization of library programs of the College. Performs normal supervisory functions: trains, instructs, assigns work to departmental personnel, recommends transfers, promotions, wage increases, terminations, arranges for additional help or need for overtime; explains and enforces college policies, safety rules and regulations; evaluate performance. Works toward Mineral Area College's goal of providing resources to our community.

  SALARY: Dependent on education and experience. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement (Public School Retirement System of Missouri) and 403(b) available. Some educational stipends for self, spouse and dependents available.

  TO APPLY: Submit letter of application including a resume/curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts of college grades, and three names, addresses, and phone numbers of references to:

  Mineral Area College
  Human Resources
  P.O. Box 1000
  Park Hills, MO 63601
  E-mail: kneff@mineralarea.edu
  (573) 518-2378

  CLOSING DATE: July 31, 2008

  REPORTING DATE: August, 2008

  Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, religion, creed, or marital or parental status, in admissions/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

  Posted 6-25-08.

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• Executive Director

  LOCATION: Springfield-Greene County Library District, Springfield, Missouri

  DUTIES: See attached job description for essential duties and qualifications.

  SALARY: Commensurate with experience, (minimum $105,000 to start) with benefits

  APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2008 or Until Position is Filled.

  ** For this position only: The Springfield-Greene County Library requests that all applications and inquiries be forwarded to the executive search firm of John Keister & Associates. To apply, forward a cover letter and current resume via e-mail to JK@JohnKeister.com. Access www.thelibrary.org/director for additional information.

  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have an MLS or MLIS from an ALA Accredited institution. To be considered for this position, transcripts must accompany your application.

  This is a full-time position, approximately 40+ hours per week. Must be available to work any hours the library is open. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library's responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.

  • Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.
  • Library employees desiring consideration must have received a satisfactory performance rating on their last performance evaluation, must be currently performing their duties at a satisfactory level.
  • Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.
  • Applications/resumes mailed, must be postmarked the day before the closing date.

  Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  Job Description

  Position: Executive Director

  Salary Track: Z

  NOTE: This is a general description of functions and responsibilities of the Executive Director. Because of the dynamic and expanding nature of this position within the district, this job description may not include all specific duties or responsibilities that will ultimately be performed by the person hired for this position.

  Overview

  Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for identifying, planning, organizing, executing and evaluating an effective program of library service to the citizens of Greene County.

  Essential Functions

  The Director shall:

  • Be the chief executive officer of the library district.
  • Be responsible for the execution of orders and policies adopted and promulgated by the Board of Trustees and those prescribed by Missouri State Statute.
  • Act as technical advisor to the Board; recommend needed policies for Board action.
  • Have complete authority to hire employees for all positions authorized by the Board and supervise their work.
  • Help to develop short-term and long-range plans relative to all areas of the system.
  • Provide expertise and direction in all area, especially those including: finances, expansion, staff development, professional service and public relations.
  • Perform other duties as the Board may direct from time to time.

  Education/Experience

  • MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution.

  Skills/Job Knowledge

  • Knowledge of and competencies I working with technological advances in library services
  • Effective performance in supervision, training and communications (oral and written)
  • Effective performance in financial management, budget preparation and policy development
  • Strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity, leadership ability, honesty, integrity and good moral character
  • A vision of the future for library professionals and library systems.

  Responsibilities

  • Directs and administers the library system and programs.
  • Establishes realistic goals and actively works to achieve them.
  • Studies the community's needs and works to fulfill such needs.
  • Suggests and carrys out plans for improving and extending library services.
  • Prepares regular reports embodying the library's current progress and future needs; cooperates with the Board to plan and carry out the library program.
  • Maintains an active program of public relations.
  • Generates original and innovative thinking in formulating and executing library programs.
  • Plans, develops and implements records, report systems and schedules.
  • Prepares an annual budget for the library in consultation with the Board and gives a current account of expenditures against the budget at each meeting.
  • Attends all Board meetings other than those in which the director's salary or tenure are under discussion.
  • Affiliates with the state and national professional organizations and attends professional meetings and workshops.
  • Uses the services and consultants of the state library.
  • Reports regularly to the Library Board, to officials of local government, and to the general public.
  • Knows local and state laws; actively supports appropriate library legislation in the state and nation and presents lobbying opportunities to the Board when applicable.

  Contact

  • Regular, daily public contact and contact with all system departments.
  • Works closely with other branch personnel and branch managers.
  • Routine telephone contact with public and other departments and branches.
  • Participates in professional library organizations.

  Supervision

  • Supervised by the Library Board of Trustees.

  Working Environment

  • Primarily indoor with heating and cooling regulated in a general library environment.

  Miscellaneous Requirements

  • Must be able to pass a security background check, if applicable.

  Posted 6-23-08.

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