[OPLINLIST] OPLINLIST Digest, Vol 189, Issue 7

Fri Jul 9 09:41:41 EDT 2021

Is this closer to you than Mansfield?
Didn't know if you were on this listserv or not...  :)

Katie Gatten
Youth Services Coordinator
Mansfield/Richland County Public Library
43 West Third St
Mansfield, Ohio 44902
419-521-3148
www.mrcpl.org

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>    1. Director Position - Elyria Public Library System (OH)
>       (Beth Barker)
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> From: Beth Barker <bethbarker at bradburymiller.com>
> To: "ElyriaPublicLibrarySystem at bradburymiller.com" <
> ElyriaPublicLibrarySystem at bradburymiller.com>
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> Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2021 21:27:06 +0000
> Subject: [OPLINLIST] Director Position - Elyria Public Library System (OH)
>
> *Director – Elyria Public Library System (OH)*
>
> Be a part of the 150-year Elyria Public Library System (OH) success story
> as its next Director. The Elyria Board of Trustees seeks a Director who
> will lead the Library into the future through new opportunities, programs,
> and services. Working collaboratively with its communities, the Library
> engages the 63,000+ residents of Elyria, Village of LaGrange, Elyria School
> District, and the Keystone School District through five locations and a
> single bookmobile. The annual operating budget, primarily funded through a
> 2014 levy and the OH Public Library Fund, is $5.3mil. The successful
> candidate will lead and support a dedicated team of 57 staff members, ten
> Trustees, the Elyria Public Library Foundation, and two committed Friends
> organizations, the EPLS Friends and the Keystone Friends.  *Key
> initiatives* developing and implementing a new strategic plan; working
> with community partners contributing to an excellent quality of life for
> residents; developing and implementing a branding/marketing program; and
> expanding and adapting library services with a primary focus on stellar
> customer service.
>
> *Our Communities*.   Elyria, the County Seat, is nestled between two
> forks of the Black River, six miles from Lake Erie and twenty miles from
> Cleveland. Home to twenty-two diverse, vibrant neighborhoods, Elyria has
> excellent schools, an affordable cost of living, recreational opportunities
> (365 acres of parks), and a charming Ely Square, where annual festivals and
> events unite the people of the City and Lorain County. Lorain County
> Community College, nearby Oberlin College and Lorain County JVS (Joint
> Vocational School) provide culture, business development and job training
> opportunities to keep the workforce current, while constantly innovating to
> meet the opportunities of tomorrow. LaGrange, home of one of EPLS’s branch
> libraries, is a small, rural village (population-2,375 residents) in
> southern Lorain County. Living in LaGrange offers residents a
> suburban/rural lifestyle. The County’s commitment to a high quality of
> living makes Lorain County and its communities a great place to live and
> work.
>
> *Responsibilities*. Under the direction of and reporting to the governing
> Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for strategic
> planning and all Library operations including developing, recommending, and
> monitoring the annual operating budget in conjunction with the Fiscal
> Officer; leading staff with a focus on collaboration and teamwork; and
> managing multiple facilities. The Director works closely with Library staff
> to live up to the core values and meet the strategic imperatives of the
> Library. This position is a public-facing role and the Director is expected
> to be an effective advocate, a contributing partner with all stakeholders,
> and bring innovative and creative solutions and ideas forward to advance
> the goals and objectives of the Library.  Excellent communication skills
> are a must.
>
> *Qualifications*. A Master’s Degree in Library Science is required with
> five years of library experience including three years of
> leadership/administrative experience, and a proven track record of
> achievement in initiating, leading and completing projects that have
> advanced the goals of the organization. The successful candidate will also
> demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be successful
> in promoting library services to the community, and possess ease and skill
> working, coaching, and mentoring staff. The Board will expect a candidate
> to have a demonstrated passion for the work of libraries and a thorough
> knowledge of current trends, technologies, and “best practices” for library
> services. Experience reporting to a governing board and working in a union
> environment are desirable.
>
> *Compensation: *The starting salary range is *$90,000 – $105,000* with an
> excellent benefits package.
>
> *For further information, *contact Bradbury Miller Associates
> <https://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a cover letter
> and resume as Word or PDF attachments to *Karen Miller *
> karenmiller at bradburymiller.com  on or before the closing date of *August
> 29, 2021.*
>
> View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and
> information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/elyria/.
>
>
>
>
>
> Beth Miller Barker
>
> Finance and Communications Director
>
> Bradbury Miller Associates
>
> (cell) 330-340-7115
>
> bethbarker at bradburymiller.com
>
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