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<p class="MsoNormal">Position: Head of Adult Services<br>
Library: <span style="mso-tab-count:1"></span>Wood County
District Public Library<br>
City: <span style="mso-tab-count:2"></span>Bowling Green, Ohio<br>
Salary: <span style="mso-tab-count:1"></span><span
style="mso-tab-count:1"></span>$36,000 – $41,000, DOE </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Wood County District Public Library (WCDPL)
seeks an innovative and dynamic librarian to lead our Adult
Services Department. As its mission, WCDPL provides access to
literature and information, creative ideas and experiences to
enrich our community. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Located in northwest Ohio, WCDPL serves a
district population of 60,000 through a main library in Bowling
Green, a branch library in Walbridge, a new CNG-powered
Bookmobile, and extensive outreach programming.<span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>WCDPL has a 2011 operating
budget of $2.0 million, an annual circulation of about 550,000
items, 25,000 cardholders, and 22 FTEs. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Head of Adult Services is directly
responsible for leading the library’s reference and information
services, reader’s advisory and adult programming services,
system-wide development of all collections for adults, local
history and genealogy services, and public technology access &
training functions.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Position
responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: providing direct service to
patrons of all ages, managing staff in the department; developing
programs; selecting materials; technology training; managing
budgets; goal-setting; and compiling statistics and reports. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The successful candidate will: </p>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with the Library Director in the development and
implementation of library services, policies, and long-range
planning efforts.</li>
<li> Work closely with other department heads to ensure efficient
and effective delivery of library services.</li>
<li> Be an energetic, service-oriented professional possessing a
vision for the future, strong leadership and communication
skills, and experience in meeting the challenges of a modern
public library. </li>
<li> Possess the ability to be flexible in trying new approaches
to customer service and in working with a dedicated staff
committed to providing excellent service.</li>
<li> Be an active member of library and professional groups
relevant to the position, as well as being active in the
community as a library representative. </li>
<li> Demonstrate knowledge of current technology and media,
including e-readers and eBooks, and digitization projects.</li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"> The position requires an MLS from an ALA
accredited institution and 2-5 years of progressive professional
experience.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Two years of
supervisory experience is a plus. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Salary $36,000 to $41,000 per year, dependent
upon qualifications and experience. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications will be accepted until the
position is filled.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Review
of applications will begin August 23.<span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Full job ad and position
description are available at <a>wcdpl.org</a>. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applications accepted via email only: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Submit the following in MS Word 2003 compatible
format: (1) a cover letter describing how your skills and
experience meet the job qualifications, (2) a detailed resume, (3)
a 1-page statement of your management philosophy, community
relations skills, and personal goals, , and (4) the names,
addresses, phone numbers, and emails of 3 work-related references
to Mary Callahan Boone at <a href="mailto:boonema@oplin.org">boonema@oplin.org</a>.</p>
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Mary Callahan Boone
PR Coordinator & Reference
Wood County District Public Library
251 North Main Street
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
419-352-5104, wcdpl.org
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