[OPLINLIST] Open Position - Defiance Public Library System

[Nancy Roehrig]

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Defiance Public Library System (DPLS), a city library offering county-wide
services, is now accepting applications for the position of library
director.



DPLS includes a main library, located in Defiance, Ohio, and two branch
libraries in Sherwood and Hicksville. Defiance is a historic small town
nestled on the banks of the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers. The main library, a
beautiful red stone Carnegie library, sits at the confluence of the two
rivers. The county has a population of 40,000.



The Library Director manages and directs a library staff of 34 (13 full
time), with an annual operating budget of $1.877 million.  67% of the
library’s operating funds come from the State of Ohio’s Public Library
Fund, 30% come from local property taxes and the remaining 3% come from
fees and miscellaneous sources. Approximately 223,000 items circulate in
all three locations annually.



Minimum qualifications include an MLS or MIS degree from an ALA-accredited
institution. Strong applicants will be progressive and forward thinking in
terms of technology and the evolution of public library services, have a
successful fundraising record, provide evidence of significant library
experience at the administrative level, and provide evidence of the ability
to foster an authentic connection to a local community. Excellent
candidates will have strong social skills, and be able to manage and
collaborate with library staff and local citizens with ease.



Salary is commensurate with experience and includes competitive benefits
package.



Please email all of the below to: Michael Wahl and Library Board,
directorsearch at defiancelibrary.org: Qualified applicants should forward a
descriptive cover letter outlining how you meet the qualifications
described above, as well as OLC’s list of “director competencies.”
Applicants should also forward a resume, a list of three references (with
contact information), and graduate school transcripts (copies are fine at
this point). Background check is required prior to employment.  Application
deadline is March 8, 2018.
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