Library Director
Converse County Library - Douglas, Wyoming, United States, 82633![Converse County Library](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The Converse County Library has a position vacancy for a Library Director. This is a full-time, benefitted position located in Douglas, Wyoming, with a branch library in Glenrock, Wyoming.Converse County encompasses 4,255 square miles and has a population of 13,672. Located in central Wyoming at 5,036 feet above sea level, local economics center on agriculture, energy, and tourism. Douglas, Wyoming is home to the annual state fair and has spectacular views of Laramie Peak, with quick access to Ayres Natural Bridge. It is one hour from Casper, a major shopping/dining/cultural area, 151 miles to Fort Collins, Colorado, and 228 miles to Denver, Colorado. Douglas and Glenrock are charming small towns with mom-and-pop businesses and friendly people.The library has completed construction projects resulting in two stellar library buildings with beautiful spaces and updated HVAC systems. The staff of our libraries are experienced and educated, with three employees currently pursuing their master's in library science degrees. The new director will focus on expanding and enhancing library services. Library funding comes from county taxes, with a current budget of $1.9 million. There are 24 employees, consisting of 12 full-time, 10 part-time, and 2 half-time staff, along with 2 additional contract employees: Maintenance and Exhibitions Coordinator. The Library Foundation supports traveling art shows visible in both libraries. The director reports to a board of five on a monthly basis. The Converse County Library is fine-free.The library is part of a twenty-three member consortium throughout the state, offering 140 databases (with six additional local databases) and library cards that work throughout Wyoming, allowing unprecedented access to resources.The Library Director is an exempt position, requiring advanced knowledge in the field of library science and the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. The director must exhibit approachability, be a good listener, and be able to represent the library to staff, patrons, county officials, and the public. This position is responsible for the administration and management of the library; planning, directing, and supervising all library programs and services. The job involves responsibility for fiscal management, information technology, collection development, personnel supervision, public relations, and facilities maintenance and planning.Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a similar field of study.Five years of professional library experience, including experience in organizational management and progressively responsible work experience in libraries or other professional organizations.Three years of experience in supervising staff with proven people management skills focused on professional development.Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved will be considered.Salary / pay rate:
$65,000-$72,000Hours per week:
40Employment Type:
Full-TimeContact Name:
Michelle MoeContact Email:
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