Jobs

Posted 16 June 2008

Library Services Director
Neill Public Library

Deadline: 18 August

Salary Range $58,104-$70,728
CLOSING DATE: 8/18/08

Bring your vision, vigor and strong interpersonal skills to lead a great staff in Pullman, Washington. Thanks to the talent and good humor of its people, Neill Public Library has earned a reputation as one of Washington’s most dynamic small libraries, with a strong emphasis on service and innovation. Neill Public Library has attracted several major endowments in recent years, and the momentum continues to grow. Strong support also comes from the Friends of the Library, city administration, and the library board. For more information, view the library’s webpage at www.neill-lib.org. Located in the heart of downtown Pullman, the newly expanded library is airy and pleasant. The South Fork of the Palouse River flows alongside the building and a delightful walking path stretches all the way to Idaho. Pullman is an education town, with a PAC-10 university and outstanding public schools. It’s a small, friendly place that’s worlds away from the urban sprawl. Located eight miles from the Idaho Panhandle, Pullman has easy access to several National Forests and many of the West’s most-storied rivers. Blue ribbon fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, and boating are all just a short drive away.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION WILL HAVE demonstrated competence in long-range planning, evaluation of services, current trends in library science, including management and automation, planning, organizing, budgeting, and directing library operations, establishing and maintaining effective working, professional, and community relationships. To be considered for this position, applicants must have: basic computer skills and be customer-service oriented; a Master of Library Science (or equivalent combination of education and experience); possess or be able to obtain (within 90 days of hire) Washington State Board Certification; five years of progressively responsible experience at a level equivalent to librarian; and three years of
supervisory experience. Municipal library experience is preferred. Applications are available at Neill Public Library or City Hall, Human Resources Department or on-line at http://www.pullmanwa. gov/jobs/jobs.aspx. Completed applications must be turned in to City Hall, Human Resources Department, 325 S.E. Paradise, Pullman, WA 99163. (509) 338-3207. Closing Date: August 18,
2008 E.O.E. Interview travel expense reimbursement options are available.