[OPLINLIST] Job Opening at the Akron-Summit County Public Library

Tue Apr 27 13:32:01 EDT 2010

General Manager - Branch Libraries

Fulltime (37.5 hours), possible evening and weekend hours; not job-share eligible

Salary: Range begins at $59,377.50 (annualized); $2,283.75 bi-weekly

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs a variety of administrative duties as related to the management of the branch  libraries.  Develops general and detailed plans for administering the day-to-day

operations of the branches. Participates in the selection process for all branch library professionals and substitutes. Provides direction, motivation and supervision to the branch library managers. Supervises the development of the branch libraries’ programs, services and collection development. Compiles statistical information for branch libraries. Participates in the budgeting process. Develops and maintains relationships with community groups and organizations. Work requires the ability to think creatively and work independently, using sound professional judgment in decision making.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Candidates will possess a Master of Library and Information Science degree issued from an

accredited School of Library and Information Science. Extensive professional experience at the library manager level or above required. Extensive experience in the field of public librarianship required. Ohio Public Librarian Certification preferred. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a comprehensive and broad knowledge of the principles and practices of library science as they apply to the management of public libraries. A demonstrated comprehensive and broad knowledge of customer service and of books, authors and library materials as applied to public librarianship is required. Candidate must demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with professionals, community groups and organizations and customers.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled

For consideration, submit a resume and cover letter, including salary history, to: 

Human Resources Director

“Application for General Manager Branch Libraries”

Akron-Summit County Public Library

60 S. High Street

Akron, OH 44326-0001

OR 

e-mail your resume to LibraryHR at akronlibrary.org

For more information on the Akron-Summit County Public Library system, please visit our web site at

http://www.akronlibrary.org

THE AKRON-SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Pamela J. Hickson-Stevenson, Assistant Director

Akron-Summit County Public Library

60 S. High Street

Akron, OH  44326

Phone 330.643.9102          Fax 330.643.9160

phs at akronlibrary.org <mailto:phs at akronlibrary.org>          www.akronlibrary.org <http://www.akronlibrary.org>  

Recognized as one of America's Best Libraries ««««« <http://www.akronlibrary.org/5star.html> 

The Akron-Summit County Public Library provides resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life.

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