Library Director-St. Mary's County (MD) Library "My place to learn, discover, relax!" Continue to honor St. Mary <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.stmalib.org_&d=AwMF Ag&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=t7qOXGlBDGci3DLjzDMtoIskTrZsD0da2Ypx5Egod4M&m= qqM_CM3No79ttMu07yvrLpQ8TI7fchqawdeUas9hDhY&s=I15ZPKk0zF_nNbJ9wW0V7b1JM4vfBY mtom9bmyZoMDI&e=> 's County Library's commitment to its County residents as its next Library Director. The stellar staff, services, and programs under its retiring Director have made the Library the heart and soul of its communities. The Library Board of Trustees seeks a proactive Director to continue providing cutting edge technology, exploration and experimentation as it builds a replacement for the Leonardtown Library (an $11 million project approved in 2015). The successful candidate will be a community collaborator, a staff advocate, a tireless cheerleader for external partnership development, and an energetic colleague working with a seven-member governing Board of Trustees. St. Mary's County Library serves 110,000 residents with a dedicated staff of 64 (46 FTEs) and a $3.4 million annual operating budget from three distinct and unique libraries throughout the County-Charlotte Hall, Lexington Park, and Leonardtown. St. Mary <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.co.saint-2Dmarys.md .us_&d=AwMFAg&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=t7qOXGlBDGci3DLjzDMtoIskTrZsD0da2Yp x5Egod4M&m=qqM_CM3No79ttMu07yvrLpQ8TI7fchqawdeUas9hDhY&s=LOZFk4MDcFEmHT6KZLI KIZ_veJ2JOF1S8z-_nPRCmvk&e=> 's County-where the Potomac meets the Chesapeake-is centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic corridor close to Washington, D.C., Annapolis and Baltimore. A beautiful peninsula home to crabbing, fishing, and farming, St. Mary's County is also home to the high-tech Naval Air Station Patuxent River (its largest employer) and has a deep appreciation of its combined focus on its historical foundations and its dynamic outlook. St. Mary's County both honors its maritime heritage and its agricultural heritage while moving forward with its progressive technology-based workforce. Living in St. Mary's County-Maryland's birthplace-provides an unequaled quality of life and varied lifestyles and environments. From its large Amish presence and the many local produce stands to higher education opportunities-St. Mary's College, the College of Southern Maryland, and the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center-St. Mary's County offers something for everyone. Housing stock includes farms, suburban acreage, waterfront living, and urban condos and townhomes. Local public education is excellent and outdoor recreation is virtually unlimited. To learn more about St. Mary's County, the Library, and the area, see St. Mary <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.gossagesager.com_St maryslinks.htm&d=AwMFAg&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=t7qOXGlBDGci3DLjzDMtoIskT rZsD0da2Ypx5Egod4M&m=qqM_CM3No79ttMu07yvrLpQ8TI7fchqawdeUas9hDhY&s=uEQvyzlZH FP6gbyN5wH5HcIGzycOZlM3WU24D2698uU&e=> 's County Links. Responsibilities. The Library Director directs, coordinates, and manages the activities and operations of the library system, including services, properties, funding, and personnel; builds community partnerships for the entire library system; develops and implements system wide initiatives, including automated services and data bases-all in cooperation with the County government under the general oversight of the supportive Board of Library Trustees. For the complete position description, visit St. Mary <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.gossagesager.com_st libjobdesc.pdf&d=AwMFAg&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=t7qOXGlBDGci3DLjzDMtoIskT rZsD0da2Ypx5Egod4M&m=qqM_CM3No79ttMu07yvrLpQ8TI7fchqawdeUas9hDhY&s=UKY3aObvh BQixyrnMboPeWvdXYHGgJU2bg0_2g4i2OM&e=> 's County Library Director Job Description. Qualifications. The position requires a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school; and ten years or more of related experience, at least five of which should be in a supervisory/managerial capacity. Additional qualifications include knowledge of library trends and best practices, strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent customer service skills, and excellent administrative, management, marketing, planning, analytical and creative skills. Desirable skills also include the ability to lead the organization though change and the ability to work collaboratively with Library Trustees, staff, local officials, and community agencies and organizations. Experience working with a new building program and reporting to a governing board are desirable. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications), relocation assistance, and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.gossagesager.com&d= AwMFAg&c=8hUWFZcy2Z-Za5rBPlktOQ&r=t7qOXGlBDGci3DLjzDMtoIskTrZsD0da2Ypx5Egod4 M&m=qqM_CM3No79ttMu07yvrLpQ8TI7fchqawdeUas9hDhY&s=zJtCgQP4c2TGaFDgEVmpst0JcD J5lLIKfWvt0grakM4&e=> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a cover letter that supports your candidacy for the position and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> . The position closes August 23, 2015. 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