Position: Executive Director
Location: Cecil County Public Library

Original job posting on SLA Jobs.

Description
The Cecil County Public Library (MD) Board of Trustees is seeking a communicative and creative leader with excellent analytical skills and the ability to envision the library’s bright future to serve as its next Executive Director. Serving a population of 104,000 residents across eight municipalities, Cecil County Public Library (CCPL) offers library services through six branch locations and one bookmobile. The director is responsible for leading and inspiring a dynamic team of 94 who have a history of innovative and award-winning librarianship to achieve an ambitious impact-oriented mission and vision for CCPL. Recent library highlights include an award winning 45,000 square foot North East Branch Library and Headquarters, and a newly reimagined space for teens and families at the Perryville Branch Library including an exterior Music and Play Garden.
Cecil County Maryland is on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, conveniently located midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. A notable water community, there are five rivers, the Bay and C&D Canal, within reach and worth exploring by boat and by land. Discover charming small towns such as the historic district of South Chesapeake City or the expansive Town of Perryville park on the banks of the Susquehanna River. Enjoy waterfront and award-winning dining, lighthouses, parks with miles of hiking trails, outdoor activities providing a wealth of opportunities for entertainment. Cecil County residents enjoy a rural environment, traditional farming communities and scenic byways, with quaint towns offering their own unique flair. The county has a cherished 350 year history, with families who have resided there for generations. Cecil County offers easy proximity to Mid-Atlantic cities, beaches and mountains.
Responsibilities: The Executive Director of the Cecil County Public Library (CCPL) serves as the library’s Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Library Trustees, the Executive Director works with the Board to sustain and develop outstanding services and facilities throughout Cecil County while implementing effective public service and overseeing library staff. The Executive Director serves as CCPL’s representative at the community, county, and state levels, and to media outlets. The Executive Director is responsible for leading and inspiring a dynamic, innovative, and award-winning library staff to achieve the mission and vision for CCPL. The Executive Director oversees library operations throughout the county and develops effective budgets and strategies for advancing the mission and goals of the library. The Executive Director demonstrates principled librarianship, effective leadership, positive collaboration, and commitment to community welfare. For a full listing of job responsibilities, please see the job description linked at the bottom of this page.
Qualifications: A master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program, five years of public library experience, at least three of which must be branch manager of a large facility and/or senior administrative role. The position also requires the director to obtain State of Maryland licensure as a Director/Professional Librarian within six months of hire.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $130,000 – $145,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com). Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Cecil County Public Library and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
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Position: Library Manager
Location: Baltimore County Public Library

Original job posting on SLA Jobs.

Description
Under the general direction of the Regional Manager, manages the day-to-day operations of a library branch including circulation, collection, information, programming and outreach services. Oversees the development, supervision and evaluation of branch staff. Leads the management team in developing and implementing a customer service model aligned with community needs and system level priorities. Handles customer, staff and building issues. Participates in leadership and management groups and other system-wide committees.
Hires. trains, supervises, coaches/mentors and holds management staff members accountable to performance expectations
Evaluates the performance of management staff, develops Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), determines merit salary increases, fosters growth and development and initiates the corrective action process as needed
Collaborates with branch and department managers and administration in provision of overall system leadership
Oversees the recruitment, training, development, coaching, supervision and evaluation of branch staff
Supports system-wide succession planning efforts
Plans and presents programs and outreach events based on operational needs of location from individual to group instruction covering all age groups, both in-person and virtually
Works in collaboration with the branch management team to set performance expectations and customer service goals for staff
Addresses and resolves staff concerns and grievances
Creates a work environment that fosters continuous improvement and value teamwork
Collaborates with the management team and community organizations to ensure that high quality library services and resources are delivered to customers and meet community needs
Facilitates regular one-on-one and group staff meetings
Plans and presents programs and outreach events based on operational needs of location from individual to group instruction covering all age groups, both in-person and virtually
Performs collection maintenance duties and keeps collection orderly including shelving, merchandising, and shelf-reading
Models continuous learning through seminars, workshops, professional affiliations and other means to keep abreast of current and emerging trends
Encourages and supports continuous staff development
Regularly serves as the Person-in-Charge, which includes de-escalation, handling customer issues, addressing building problems, addressing and documenting security incidents, responding to onsite staff concerns and providing follow-up to branch management
Oversees branch-specific daily operations and tasks such as opening/closing procedures
Prepares or updates daily schedules and/or weekly schedules based on operational needs of location and approves timesheets
Performs all essential librarian and circulation functions as determined by branch and system needs and engages in direct customer service
Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of BCPL rules, policies and procedures and branch procedures; communications information and changes to staff and serves as a resource for staff
Performs duties related to location specific, specialized services and/or Centers of Excellence
Must be able to meet scheduling requirements by arriving to work on time and staying until the end of one’s shift
Must be able to work evenings and weekends and be flexible with one’s work schedule to meet daily operational requirements
Must have access to transportation, as needed, to fulfill the responsibilities of the position (including meetings, events and activities at other branch locations or offsite)
Other duties as assigned
Apply online at http://www.BCPL.jobs.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college
Comprehensive knowledge of library of customer service operations acquired through seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in a public library setting
Three (3) years of supervisory experience
For non-MLS/MLIS candidates: Successful completion of the Library Associates Training Institute (LATI) within two (2) years of date of hire; or 90 hours toward MLS from an ALA accredited college within two (2) years of date or hire with completion of MLS within 3 years of date of hire
MLS, MLIS or similar degree from an ALA accredited college will be accepted in lieu of two (2) years of experience and must have or be able to secure Maryland State Department of Education Professional Librarian Certification
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and push/pull a wheeled cart weighing up to 100 lbs.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch and stretch for extended periods of time
Ability to stand/or walk for up to two (2) hours at a time
Must be able to read small print
Apply online at http://www.BCPL.jobs.