CAREERS

TITLE:Public Library Administrator

COMPANY:Anne Arundel County Public Library

POSTDATE:June 11, 2010

LOCATION:Annapolis, MD

DESCRIPTION:Anne Arundel County Public Library System (AACPL), Annapolis, MD, a dynamic and innovative library located in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, invites applications for the position of Library Administrator. AACPL has 15 full-service branches serving a population of 500,000+; FY'11 operating budget of $15.3 million; FY'11 capital budget of $1.8 million; annual circulation 5.5 million; staff 272 FTE's. AACPL's governing body is a voluntary Board of Trustees. Visit our website at www.aacpl.net

Major Responsibilities: Under direction from the Board of Trustees, provides executive management, leadership, and control for the operations of the Library System.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS required, with additional degree or course work in management or administration preferred. Ten years of progressively responsible public library experience, at least six of which have been at the senior management/administrative level; demonstrated ability to work successfully with elected officials; proven public library management and leadership ability; successful record in budgetary planning and control; substantial experience in library building design and maintenance; knowledge and understanding of current library technology; knowledge of the principles and current practices of public library collection development; expertise in strategic and tactical planning techniques; demonstrated commitment to public service; demonstrated commitment to teamwork, staff development, open communication; experience in employee relations; excellent public relations and communication skills; ability to be a library advocate in the community and to work with the Library Foundation to accomplish its goals.

Compensation Package: Full benefits package; starting salary negotiable from $130,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applications in the form of a cover letter and resume should be addressed to:

Ms. Joan C. Beck, President

Library Board of Trustees

Applications can be mailed to Ms. Beck c/o:

AACPL

5 Harry S Truman Parkway

Annapolis, MD 21401

Or e-mailed to Ms. Beck via this address:

humanresources@aacpl.net

Applications received by July 30, 2010 will be given first consideration.

Please call Kate Purcell, Human Resources, at 410-222-7107 or TTY 410-222-4156 with questions. EOE/ADA