Director of Library Services

City of La Junta

Woodruff Memorial Library

Application Deadline

Apply By Nov 4th, 2013

Wages

Not Specified

Location

La Junta, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.
Job Description
The ideal candidate provides leadership to coordinate and supervise all aspects of public services, including adult and teen, children’s, community based, and virtual services. Must have the ability to lead by example, inspire staff and promote enthusiastic teamwork. Strong and collaborative leadership, a clear understanding of the changing needs of library users, and a fierce commitment to customer service are all key success factors in this position.
Additional Info & Requirements
Please submit resume to Dawn Block at [email protected] by 5 p.m. on November 4, 2013
The Community
La Junta means “the meeting” in Spanish and that is just what this small city is – a place where the best of today and yesterday meet to form a unique mix of agriculture, manufacturing, transportation and natural resources. Located in southeastern Colorado, La Junta is a town of about 7000 residents and serves as the county seat for Otero County. Its residents are savvy, engaged, and consistent library users with high expectations for superior service. The library serves as a regional hub with many accounts held by customers outside of the city and county boundaries.
HR Info

Dawn Block, [email protected] knowledge, skill and ability in every phase of the public library field required. Supervisory, salaried position. Master’s Degree in Library Science and 5 years of progressively responsible public library management experience, or the equivalent combination of experience and training required.

Posted Oct 18, 2013