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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman">Portage County District Library is seeking a forward-thinking leader to become its next Library Director. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work with a seven-member board and
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman">Located in northeastern Ohio, Portage County is within easy driving distance of Cleveland, Akron and Warren. Portage County District Library serves a population of 106,000 residents through its five
branch libraries and outreach services. PCDL’s service area includes two cities, four villages and sixteen townships, which encompass nine school districts. Funded through the Public Library Fund, PCDL’s revenues in 2017 were about $2.1 million.</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman">The Portage County District Library Board of Trustees is seeking a Director who:</font></p>
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is committed to excellent customer service and can explore new and innovative ways to provide relevant library services</p>
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understands the value of being a presence in the community and working with community leaders</p>
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can effectively communicate the mission and vision of the Library to a variety of stakeholders</p>
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can maintain a supportive work environment for staff development</p>
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can advocate for public libraries at the local, state and national levels</p>
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is able to prioritize a broad range of responsibilities and apply creative problem solving to challenges facing the Library</p>
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has a broad knowledge of all aspects of library operations including administrative, managerial and financial practices for directing a multi-branch library system</p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman">Qualifications:</font></p>
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5 years with progressive levels of responsibility and applicable administrative experience in a public library</p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman">Salary and benefits will be based upon the candidate’s experience and credentials.</font></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman">This posting and a full position description can be found at
</font><a class="OWAAutoLink" id="LPlnk181647" href="https://www.portagelibrary.org/employment" previewremoved="true"><font color="#0000ff" face="Times New Roman">https://www.portagelibrary.org/employment</font></a></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman">Application procedure: Please send a completed application, a cover letter emphasizing qualifications and reason for interest, and a current resume with contact information for at least three professional
references. Mail application materials to Portage County District Library Board of Trustees, 10482 South Street, Garrettsville, OH 44231 or email materials to
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman">Applications received by August 1, 2018 will receive the first consideration.</font></p>
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<p>Cecilia Swanson, Director</p>
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<p>Portage County District Library</p>
<p>10482 South Street</p>
<p>Garrettsville, OH 44231</p>
<p>330-527-5082, ext. 219</p>
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