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Director, Warwick Public Library - Warwick, RI

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, March 21, 2008
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DIRECTOR WARWICK (RI) PUBLIC LIBRARY

Due to the retirement of the current director, the Board of Trustees of the Warwick (RI) Public Library is seeking an individual with proven public library management skills to take an outstanding library to the next level of service. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to public service and the energy and enthusiasm to continue a tradition of excellence.

The library serves a city of over 85,000 with a main library facility (renovated in 1998) and 3 branch libraries; a budget of $3 million and a staff of 57 (17 with the MLIS degree). Warwick offers an excellent standard of living, including affordable housing, a strong public school system, and scores of recreational opportunities, including 39 miles of coastline. Warwick is located just minutes from Providence and an hour’s drive from Boston.

The position requires an ALA-accredited MLIS; at least 8 years progressively responsible professional public library experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity; extensive public library knowledge; excellent communication skills; proven fiscal management experience; a commitment to serve as the library’s advocate within city government and in the community; and excellent human relations skills. The ideal candidate will have a team approach to management, have a thorough understanding of library technology, and be a visionary regarding library services. Salary: $92,000
Excellent benefits package

Additional information about the Warwick Public Library and community can be found by visiting the library’s web site at: http://www.warwicklibrary.org

Qualified applicants should forward a resume (include email contact information) with a cover letter that addresses the position requirements, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Warwick Public Library Director Search
c/o Hartzell-Mika Consulting
PO Box 4396
East Lansing, MI 48823

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY MAY 15, 2008 WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION. Electronic submissions will be accepted. Inquiries regarding the position and electronic submissions should be sent to marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com.