[OPLINLIST] Job Posting: Director at Marvin Memorial Library

[Jami and Robyn MML]

The Marvin Memorial Library Board of Trustees seeks an enthusiastic and
experienced leader to be the new voice of the library within the community
and serve as its next Library Director. As a 125 year staple in Shelby, MML
honors our tradition of community service while moving forward, embracing
change, and trying new things. The director will work with the seven member
board, seven FTE, six PTE, a $1.4 million budget, and a single facility to
ensure its patrons have access to historical, recreational, educational,
and cultural materials free of charge.  Key initiatives include promoting
the library to a new generation of lifelong learners, working with the
board to develop a strategic plan, helping the library keep pace with
technological trends, and leading and supporting staff through open
communication and collaboration.

As a school district library, MML serves the community of Shelby and the
surrounding areas, with a service population of 12,721. In 2022 MML offered
659 programs and activities to the community with an attendance of 12,960
people, and circulated over 61,000 items. Shelby, Ohio – home of the
seamless tube industry – offers the comfort of small-town life, with easy
access to Mansfield, Cleveland, and Columbus.

*Qualifications*: The candidate shall possess an advanced degree,
preferably an MLS, or equivalent in experience and training. The candidate
shall have experience in supervision/leadership and general administrative
skills, in long range planning, be able to deal directly with library
patrons, present a positive, friendly, and professional image to patrons
and staff. The candidate must be able to work without direct supervision,
work with Board of Trustee members, and must have excellent communication
skills as well as computer literacy including knowledge of word processing
and spreadsheet preparation.

*Responsibilities*: Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees,
the Director will serve as the chief administrator of the library and shall
plan, implement, and evaluate the development of the library, its services,
and its staff, to meet the needs of the community. Please see complete job
description for all the details.

*Compensation: *Salary commensurate and negotiable dependent on experience
and qualifications. Benefit package includes paid vacation and sick time;
healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and others;
retirement benefits include participation in the Ohio Public Employees
Retirement System; and many others.

For further information, see the complete job description at
https://marvinlibrary.org/about/employment/.

Apply by sending a cover letter, resume, and three professional references
by mail or email to:

Aileen Stewart

MML Board of Trustees President

29 West Whitney Avenue

Shelby Ohio 44875

board at marvinlibrary.org
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