[OPLINLIST] Job Opening Director

[Bev Follin]

Director of Library Services - Henderson Memorial Public Library, Jefferson, Ohio
The Board of Trustees at the Henderson Memorial Public Library seeks an energetic, creative Library Director with demonstrated leadership skills and a vision for the future. The candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and strong skills in developing community relations. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated, hard-working, and independent staff. The library is part of CLEVNET, a consortium of 47 libraries in Northeast Ohio, with shared catalog and online resources. The Henderson Library is focused on relationship building and serving the needs of the community. The library serves a population of 5500 with an 8300 square foot building, and annual circulation of 161,000 items and an operating budget of $575,000. The library is an Association Library and has an elected board of nine community members.
The Henderson Memorial Public Library is located at 54 East Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio and is 55 miles east of Cleveland and approximately 10 miles west of the Pennsylvania border, with Lake Erie about 13 miles north. Jefferson, Ohio is the county seat of Ashtabula  County.
For more information about Jefferson, Ohio, visit the Village of Jefferson online at:
https://jeffersonohio.gov
For more information about Ashtabula County, visit the Ashtabula County Visitors Bureau online at:
https://visitashtabulacounty.com

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Director administers the activities, services, and staff of the Henderson Memorial Public Library according to policies, by-laws, constitution, and the directives established by the Board of Trustees and the laws of the State of Ohio and represents the library in both public and professional communities. This position is full-time, salaried, and exempt and works a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications: An MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution preferred or equivalent experience along with management skills. Other qualifications include: excellent written/oral communication and public speaking skills, knowledge of the library field and  librarianship, analytical problem-solving, organizational, and team leadership skills.
Compensation: Salary Range is $50,000-$60,000 (negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience) and offers a competitive benefit package  including Ohio Public Library Retirement System (OPERS), health insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and sick leave.

Application: Please submit Henderson Library Job Application along with your resume, meaningful cover letter, and a listing of three references to:
HMPL Personnel Committee, sent via email to:
 bev.follin at hmpl.info

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received before October 31, 2023 will receive priority consideration.
Job applications and full job description is available at our website at: https://www.henderson.lib.oh.us





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