Posted: June 01, 2009

Library Director, New Orleans Public Library

Are you ready for a unique opportunity that will change the lives of thousands of people every year?
Do you want to make a vital difference in the future of a remarkable American city?
Do you have the vision, passion, and ability to lead in creating a world?class, 21st century library system?

If you answered YES to all the questions above, take a look at NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Job Description:
The New Orleans Public Library is seeking a Library Director who can provide leadership in the rebuilding of the New Orleans Public Library system post Hurricane Katrina. This recovering library system, with a budget of $7.5 million, has launched an ambitious $30 million capital campaign to rebuild and renovate multiple branches affected by the hurricane. The Director will work with a highly motivated administrative team, a staff of over 120, and report to the Library Board of Directors in the historical urban setting of New Orleans.
Responsibilities and oversight will include overall library supervision, strategic planning, budget preparation, building programs, fundraising and grant writing, quality of library services, and working with library staff and volunteers.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Progressive management style with a vision for the future
• Proven library management and strategic planning skills
• Experience in fundraising and programming
• Familiarity with library technology and structure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, the public and local government officials
• Ability to lead and develop the talent of professional and support staff
• Experience with a wide range of information technology
• Demonstrated success in managing projects
• Ability to track information and technology trends and envision benefits for information access, instructional technology and management systems
• Demonstrated effectiveness as an advocate and public speaker
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree in library science from an ALA?accredited program and 5+ years of professional librarian experience in an administrative capacity, preferably in a multi?unit urban system.

Salary: $105,000 o Benefits include: Longevity Pay, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Health, Life, Dental, Vision Insurance and Pension Participation.

Interested Candidates: Email resume to ghaskell@gno.lib.la.us and visit www.neworleanspubliclibrary.org

o To be considered for a meeting at the 2009 ALA conference in Chicago, please provide your materials no later than June 26, 2009.

An Equal Opportunity Employer