Job Opening – DirectorThe Board of Directors of the Juniata County Library, Mifflintown,
Pennsylvania is seeking a Library Director who is dynamic, eager to
meet exciting new challenges, and has a vision for leading the Juniata
County Library into the future.
Serving a rural population of over 22,800 area residents, the library
has a budget of approximately $230,000 and has a staff of 10 part-time
employees. The library annually circulates over 120,000 items. Funding
is provided by Juniata County and local municipalities. Additional
support comes from the state as well as from grants, individual
donations from patrons, memorial gifts and fund-raising events.
Responsibilities:
• Administer the Library and operations.
• Implement policy established by the seven-member Library Board of Trustees.
• Supervise 10 part-time personnel and 6 volunteers.
• Provide collection development, reference, reader’s advisory,
programming, and library development planning.
• Develop and oversee library budget. Administer gifts and memorials.
• Provide circulation desk coverage when necessary.
• Assure proper maintenance of Library facilities and grounds.
• Attend Library Board and Friend meetings. Attend Central PA District meetings.
• Represent the Library to private and professional groups.
• Attend workshops and conferences. Seek out continuing education opportunities.
Our ideal candidate will have an ALA accredited MLS degree, preferably
with 3+ years of library experience with increasing management
responsibilities. Other desired qualifications:
• The ability to work in a collaborative, service oriented, and
rapidly changing environment to accomplish goals.
• Proven supervisory skills.
• An awareness of the latest trends and innovations as they pertain to
the library.
• Budget and financial experience.
• Reference experience.
• A commitment to professional development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to speak Spanish is preferred.
Salary & Benefits: $30,000 - $35,000 based on experience, 35 hours per
week, generous vacation days, health insurance, and retirement plan.
To Apply: If you feel you have the experience, qualifications and
motivation to fulfill this challenging role, you are invited to apply
for this opportunity. For full consideration, please send a resume
covering relevant experience and education, a meaningful cover letter
detailing your interest and how you qualify for the position and four
professional references to: Juniata County Library, 498 Jefferson
Street, Mifflintown, PA 17059, Attn: Director Search Committee no
later than August 11, 2010. Questions can be emailed to: Jean Aurand
at
jaurand@juniatalibrary.org.