[OPLINLIST] Job Posting

[Ashlee Clark]

LAKELAND LIBRARY COOPERATIVE DIRECTOR

Assume a vital leadership role and help take 41 of the finest public
libraries in Western Michigan to new levels of effective resource
sharing!  The Board of the Lakeland Library Cooperative (headquartered
in Grand Rapids, MI) is seeking a dynamic and visionary library leader
as its next Cooperative Director. Lakeland Library Cooperative (LLC) is
a state cooperative agency serving libraries in eight West Michigan
counties by providing opportunities to share resources, services and
expertise for the benefit of the libraries and the communities they
serve.  With a $1.8 million annual budget and 25 system employees (17.9
FTEs), LLC is a membership-driven organization with a mission to build
on the strengths of its diverse members through cooperative action to
provide superior service to its member libraries and their constituents.


Responsibilities. As chief administrative officer, the Cooperative
Director reports to a nine-member Board composed of representatives from
member libraries and has overall responsibility for fulfilling and
advancing LLC's mission through an effective and dynamic program of
cooperative services. Overall responsibilities include: organizing and
administering the system's resources to carry out its strategic goals;
providing effective leadership in implementation of long-range planning;
developing and maintaining an effective communication program;
strengthening current funding sources, seeking additional revenue
sources and overseeing sound financial practices; developing and
maintaining effective training, consulting and continuing education
programs; and representing LLC's interests by participating in library
activities at regional, state and national levels.  A detailed job
description is located at www.gossagesager.com/LLCjd.htm/.

Minimum Qualifications. A master's degree in library science from an ALA
accredited program and a minimum of eight years of public library
experience, some of which must be at a managerial level. Experience with
a large multi-site library system is desirable and regular travel within
the system is required.  Essential attributes: proven fiscal and
personnel management skills; leadership and vision; superior written and
oral communications ability; collaborative and consensus-building
political skills; and knowledge of current trends in the application of
new technology to library services.  Experience in working with a
policy-making board and a diverse membership would be highly desirable.

Compensation.  Entry salary range $80,000 - $95,000 (placement dependent
upon experience and qualifications) with a generous benefit package.

To Apply Or Obtain Further Information. The Lakeland Library Cooperative
Personnel Committee requests that all inquiries be forwarded to the
library executive search firm of Gossage Sager Associates. Visit
http://www.gossagesager.com/lakel.htm for additional information or
contact Dan Bradbury (816-531-2468 or DanBradbury at sbcglobal.net.) The
closing date for applications is September 30, 2006. To apply, please
send a meaningful cover letter and a current resume as MS Word
attachments via e-mail to DanBradbury at sbcglobal.net.
    
GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES,
4545 WORNALL RD., STE. 805, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER