Library Administrator

Artesia Public Library

Artesia, New Mexico

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$44,220.00 to $55,272.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Artesia, NM

Hours

40.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

The City of Artesia, NM is seeking a Library Administrator for the new Artesia Public Library currently under construction. The Position: Responsible for overall operations of the Artesia Public Library including a variety of administrative and supervisory work in planning, organizing and implementing the programs and services of the Library. Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent MLS From an ALA-accredited institution and Permanent Professional Certification, five (5) years progressively responsible experience in library operation including two (2) years supervisory experience; OR ten (10) years related experience and/or training, five of which must be in general library operations, grade II certification; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Through knowledge of the principals and practices of modern library systems and programs, through knowledge of library collection classification and selection techniques. The Facility: Approximately 25,000 square foot state of the art library that is currently under construction. Designed to provide the latest technology, with room for innovative library programs, collections and content for patrons.

The Community

A community of 12,000 located in SE New Mexico. Artesia is short drive to Roswell or Carlsbad. The City of Artesia is building a new public library scheduled to open in October 2013

HR Info

Bill Thalman 575-748-8299 bthalman@artesianm.govLog onto www.artesianm.gov

Posted Dec 13, 2012