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Library Director
Kslibassoc, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Library Director – Sanibel Public Library (FL)
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.The Sanibel Public Library (FL) Board of Commissioners seeks a motivated, outgoing, and capable library leader to become its next Library Director. Sanibel Public Library is a multiple Library Journal star-awarded library serving a population of 6,000 year-round residents and populations exceeding 20,000 during winter months. The Library Director will oversee a $2.4 million budget at a standalone location employing 16.5 full-time equivalent employees and work under the direction of a publicly elected seven-member Board of Commissioners. This visible leader will fully embrace public library philosophies and principles, while effectively translating pertinent recommendations to the board with sound decision-making skills when facing a wide range of circumstances. With excellent interpersonal skills and a keen ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to develop partnerships in the community, the ideal candidate will positively lead the organization to implement community-specific and innovative library services to a unique service area.Responsibilities:Develop and present a draft financial budget to the board on an annual basis for forecasting, approval, and appropriation.Identify, apply for, and appropriately handle any grant funding.Recruit, select, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate library staff.Administratively assist the board with long-range planning and policy development and implementation.Prepare state annual report.Inform and advise the board on relevant updates and trends in the library field.Ensure the maintenance and safety of facilities and grounds.Oversee the design and implementation of services and programs for users of all ages.Ensure staff are trained to enhance the patrons’ experience by providing access to collections, programs, and services that uplift the overall reputation of the library.Prioritize outreach, serving as the public face of the library, responsible for disseminating public information, acting as liaison with community groups, and promoting the library as a community resource.Qualifications:An ALA-accredited master's degree in library science plus three or more years of progressively responsible experience in a public library is required. Experience providing excellent customer service, supervising a team, reporting directly to a governing board, and managing a budget are desired skills.Compensation:The hiring salary range is
$130,000 – $140,000
(with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.
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Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.The Sanibel Public Library (FL) Board of Commissioners seeks a motivated, outgoing, and capable library leader to become its next Library Director. Sanibel Public Library is a multiple Library Journal star-awarded library serving a population of 6,000 year-round residents and populations exceeding 20,000 during winter months. The Library Director will oversee a $2.4 million budget at a standalone location employing 16.5 full-time equivalent employees and work under the direction of a publicly elected seven-member Board of Commissioners. This visible leader will fully embrace public library philosophies and principles, while effectively translating pertinent recommendations to the board with sound decision-making skills when facing a wide range of circumstances. With excellent interpersonal skills and a keen ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to develop partnerships in the community, the ideal candidate will positively lead the organization to implement community-specific and innovative library services to a unique service area.Responsibilities:Develop and present a draft financial budget to the board on an annual basis for forecasting, approval, and appropriation.Identify, apply for, and appropriately handle any grant funding.Recruit, select, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate library staff.Administratively assist the board with long-range planning and policy development and implementation.Prepare state annual report.Inform and advise the board on relevant updates and trends in the library field.Ensure the maintenance and safety of facilities and grounds.Oversee the design and implementation of services and programs for users of all ages.Ensure staff are trained to enhance the patrons’ experience by providing access to collections, programs, and services that uplift the overall reputation of the library.Prioritize outreach, serving as the public face of the library, responsible for disseminating public information, acting as liaison with community groups, and promoting the library as a community resource.Qualifications:An ALA-accredited master's degree in library science plus three or more years of progressively responsible experience in a public library is required. Experience providing excellent customer service, supervising a team, reporting directly to a governing board, and managing a budget are desired skills.Compensation:The hiring salary range is
$130,000 – $140,000
(with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.
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