Director - Redding, CA

Library Systems & Services

Redding, CA

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Redding, CA

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

LSSI is seeking a creative and dynamic Library Director for the Shasta Public Libraries located in beautiful Shasta County in Northern California. The Shasta Public Libraries is composed of three facilities with the main library being the Redding Public Library and County Libraries: Anderson and Burney Libraries.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of sound management decisions and the ability to exercise good judgment, along with the ability to communicate effectively and positively with various government and community groups. Ability to lead and inspire staff with creative new ideas for increasing library services while growing the use of and support for library services among the public and strategic partners is most important.  This is a highly visible position requiring a dynamic manager capable of working closely with City of Redding officials, and who can lead and inspire a full-service customer-focused organization.

The position’s primary responsibilities are:

  1. Ensure customer-service focus and orientation of the Redding and Shasta County Libraries

  2. Oversee day-to-day library operations for the libraries to ensure contract performance within budget

  3. Represent the libraries to the community and public at large

  4. Direct, motivate, supervise staff

  5. Report to LSSI and to the City of Redding as required

  6. Oversee the training and professional development of library staff

  7. Create and sustain excellent relationships with Friends groups, community groups, and other organizations partnering with the library

 Qualifications:

  1. Completed Application for Employment found at www.lssi.com; required of all applicants

  2. MLS/ MLIS Required

  3. Excellent oral and written communications abilities

  4. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with proven ability to motivate and lead others 

  5. Significant public library hands-on management experience

  6. Supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to make sound management decisions, exercising good judgment dealing with people and situations

  7. Ability to connect positively with library and community constituencies including the local governing authorities, community leaders and organizations, library staff, library patrons and the general public.

The Community

Redding is a city in Northern California, located off Interstate 5, with the Sacramento River coursing through it.

HR Info

hr@lssi.com

Complete Application: https://careers-lssi.icims.com/jobs/1041/library-director/job

 

Posted Mar 24, 2014