Library Director

McCracken County Public Library

Paducah, KY

Application Deadline

Apply By Oct 16th, 2016

Wages

$75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Paducah, KY

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Join a vibrant community, library and team as the next Director of the McCracken County Public Library! The successful candidate will provide exceptional service to the lifelong, devoted residents of this bustling, innovative river arts community which was designated a UNESCO Creative City in 2013. The Library provides current, high-demand, high-interest resources in a variety of formats and continually seeks new creative ways of service giving the Library the sought-after “WOW” factor. Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky—a historic river town at the confluence on the Ohio and Tennessee rivers—the Library Board of Trustees seeks a talented and vivacious Director to lead a stellar staff in developing and maintaining excellent library services and programs as a vital part of this historic River Town. The Library serves a county population of 65,565 from a 33,000 sq. ft. facility in the downtown area and 24x7 services through its digital content. The Library loans more than 713,000 items annually to 48,376 cardholders.

The Director reports to a five-member Library Board—appointed by the County—and works closely with the community, the County, its citizens and staff to develop, implement and promote library services. Challenges and opportunities include: expanding the Library System’s visibility in the community; expanding collaborative partnerships; promoting the Library’s mission and goals; evaluating and maintaining the library’s facility; fostering a team environment through coaching and leadership development skills; being a good listener/responsive to needs & concerns of staff, customers, and community; and developing alternative strategies for enhancing the library’s $3.5 million annual budget. Please see Library Director Position Description for complete information.

Additional Info & Requirements

Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program and at least five years of progressively responsible library experience—including at least two years of experience in an administrative capacity managing professional staff and programs. Essential attributes include a strong understanding and ability to articulate the public library’s vision, mission and values to the community; collaboration and consensus-building skills; facilities maintenance and space planning experience; excellent interpersonal and team-building skills; a history of responsiveness to staff, customer and community needs and concerns; sound fiscal management skills; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for library service. Successful experience working with a governing board and collaborating with elected officials is highly desirable.
 

The Community

County seat of McCracken County, Paducah is the largest town in the Purchase Area of the State. The combination of southern charm and hospitality that originated with Paducah’s founding in 1827 is still alive and well--blending a rich history with a stable economy, healthy business climate, and outstanding schools and neighborhoods. Paducah is an excellent place to become your home. It boasts a thriving arts and entertainment community—theaters and museums to parks and sporting events, it has a smorgasbord of offerings. The National Quilt Museum draws large crowds of devotees and visitors around the world and the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center surpasses any existing entertainment venue in the area. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate Paducah’s excellent location—three state parks are within a 45-minute drive and all offer scenic shores, challenging golf courses, beach areas, and fully equipped marinas. Additional information about the community, the Library and the position can be found at McCracken Library Links.

HR Info

Karen Miller, karenmiller@bradburymiller.com

 For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates via email or phone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Karen MillerThis position closes October 16, 2016.
 

Posted Sep 17, 2016