[OPLINLIST] OPLINLIST Digest, Vol 189, Issue 7

Fri Jul 9 09:55:26 EDT 2021

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Happy Friday!

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

On Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 9:41 AM Katie Gatten <kgatten at mrcpl.org> wrote:

> 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)
>>
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Beth Barker <bethbarker at bradburymiller.com>
>> To: "ElyriaPublicLibrarySystem at bradburymiller.com" <
>> ElyriaPublicLibrarySystem at bradburymiller.com>
>> Cc:
>> Bcc:
>> 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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