The Sedona Public Library (SPL) Board of Trustees seeks a LIBRARY DIRECTOR with an MLS and proven library management skills. The candidate must be a dynamic, forward-thinking professional who, in addition to managing overall library operations, will work closely with an active ten member Board of Trustees. Demonstrated expertise in personnel management; experience in planning, recommending and implementing policy; budgeting; being a strong library advocate and fundraiser required. Other responsibilities include managing a staff of 13 FTEs and 75 active volunteers who provide nearly 50% of the staff hours at the library, maintaining effective partnerships with public officials and community groups, especially the Friends of the Library.

SPL is a 501 (c) 3 not-for- profit privately owned organization that is funded by the City of Sedona, Yavapai and Coconino counties, the Friends of the Library and other donations. For more information www.sedonalibrary.com.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Administers library services under the policy direction of the SPL Board of Trustees and reports directly to the Board.

Typical duties include supervising general and daily operations of the library; preparing, reviewing and administering policies and procedures; preparing and administering budget; training and supervising staff; supervising maintenance of the facility, including a local area computer network and planning for future improvements; facilitating programming for patrons of all ages; furnishing information on library activities, services and facilities to other agencies; attending and reporting monthly at Board meetings; preparing statistical reports; developing and implementing long-range plans; cooperating with the County Library District and its member libraries in resource sharing and library development. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends, as needed.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications for the position include a Master┬ Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library science program and five to seven years of responsible library work experience with ever increasing supervisory responsibilities. A successful candidate must have strong communication skills that inspire and motivate the community, Board, staff, volunteers, elected officials and potential donors in developing and implementing a shared vision for enhanced library service.

Candidate must have demonstrated operational effectiveness. Essential attributes include extensive public library knowledge, thorough understanding of library technology, being highly motivated and self-directed.

SALARY: Salary range: $55,000 - $75,000/anum, (Rs220,000 - 300,000/month) with a competitive benefits package.

About SEDONA

Sedona is a city and community that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona.

Anand G.Talwar.

Librarian

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