My name is Dan Bradbury, an executive search consultant with Bradbury Miller Associates. We are currently helping the Board of Trustees of the St. Charles Public Library with the search for their next Library Director .
This is an tremendous opportunity for an experienced library administrator with solid experience and the desire to lead a library toward new levels of services and programs. The St. Charles Public Library is poised to begin a new strategic plan continuing its community collaboration to create a welcoming, warm environment for all St. Charles citizens. Key opportunities include a potential redesign and expansion of the Library, enhancing the Director/Board relationship; coaching and mentoring a committed, excellent Library staff; and designing and executing leading edge technologies for library services. Governed by an elected seven-member Board, the Library serves 55,000 residents (53% carry library cards) with an annual budget of $7.8 million, an annual circulation of 1.4 million items, and 120 dedicated staff. Additional support comes from the Friends of St. Charles Public Library, the St. Charles Library Foundation, and an active volunteer program.
St. Charles, a Chicago Tribune “Top 10 City” and a Family Circle “10 Best Towns for Families,” is a very special place to call home. Located 35 miles west of Chicago, it is a vibrant, prosperous community with established homes, jobs, shopping, recreation and entertainment. St. Charles values a family focused lifestyle, excellent schools, and a long history of quality economic development. Residents enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping, employment and the incredible recreational/entertainment amenity of the beautiful Fox River. For more information on this exciting opportunity, the St. Charles Public Library and the St. Charles region, visit St. Charles Links (http://www.gossagesager.com/stcharleslinks.htm).
The position requires a Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, a minimum of five years of public library administrative experience in a comparable library system, and experience in personnel supervision, strategic planning and budget preparation and management. Desired qualifications include a thorough knowledge and understanding of library administration; knowledge of legislative, legal and financial matters affecting district libraries; and a commitment to high professional, ethical and service standards. Successful experience reporting to a governing Board and facility renovation/building experience are preferred. The starting salary range is $105,000-$120,000 with a competitive benefits package. This position will close August 7, 2016.
If you have suggestions or recommendations for potential candidates you feel might be qualified and interested in this position, we would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks for your help and we look forward to hearing from you.
Dan
Dan Bradbury, Managing Partner
Bradbury Miller Associates
(Formerly Gossage Sager Associates)
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