JOB POSTING – DIRECTOR, BELLEVILLE ILLINOIS  PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Belleville Public Library, an historic Carnegie institution, serves patrons in two locations within the city.  We seek a dynamic, experienced leader to serve as Library Director.  The Director will continue to develop the collection while implementing expansion of information technology, electronic books, media and services for our 21^st Century patrons.

The Library Director has a high level of responsibility and accountability.  He/she will administer library services in compliance with all applicable laws, policies and decisions of the Board of Trustees and will manage a staff of 29 bargaining unit municipal employees, insuring their compliance with job requirements and professional standards.

The Director prepares, implements and monitors the library’s annual budget; provides monthly reports and budget updates to the Library Board of Trustees; attends regular meetings of the Board of Trustees and Belleville City Council; maintains financial and statistical records; approves all requests for equipment and services.

Belleville is a diverse, vibrant community in Southern Illinois.  The Director will be expected to support cultural, educational, professional and recreational needs by continuous development of relevant and appropriate materials, programs and services for patrons of all ages.  The successful candidate will possess considerable ability in dealing with the public and represent the library as a public relations liaison at local, state and professional functions.

Qualifications: Requires a graduate degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university and a minimum of five years management experience in a Public Library setting.  All candidates should have experience in financial planning as well as superior technical writing and grant writing skills, considerable knowledge of personnel law, professional library principles, materials and practices.  This person must have the courage of his/her convictions; possess and utilize strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills while overseeing daily operations and building management; must be an excellent communicator; and be able to deal with staff, patrons and the public with a high level of authoritative diplomacy.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.  The Library offers a generous benefits package to include retirement, healthcare, vacation, personal and sick leave.  The selected Library Director will be required to reside within the city limits of Belleville, Illinois.

INTERESTED PARTIES MAY email A RESUME AND THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO peggyh@belleville.net OR MAIL TO HUMAN RESOURCES, CITY OF BELLEVILLE, 510 WEST MAIN STREET, BELLEVILLE IL 62220 BEFORE 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY JULY 15, 2011.

Reference Librarian
Pius XII Memorial Library
Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service is seeking applicants for the position of Reference Librarian, Pius XII Memorial Library.

Duties:  Provide general reference services (including some evening and weekend hours), serve as liaison to the Political Science and Public Policy departments, and the School for Professional Studies (SLU’s adult and evening school), teach use and searching of traditional and electronic library resources, prepare instructional materials, offer individualized research consultations, and provide subject-area collection development. Position may involve management of government documents collection.

Required Qualifications:  Master’s degree in librarianship from a library program accredited by the American Library Association (or the appropriate national body of another country). Strong organizational, interpersonal, and team skills, positive public service orientation, effective oral/written communication skills, initiative, flexibility, commitment to professional growth, and research skills in a dynamic electronic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:  One to two years of professional library experience. Undergraduate and/or advanced degree(s) in the social sciences (e.g. political science, public policy, or a related discipline) from accredited institutions. Knowledge of information sources related to political science, public policy, and government documents. Relevant teaching or research experience. Experience working with non-traditional students.

Rank:  Assistant Professor, non-tenure track, 12-month appointment.

Salary:  Competitive salary. Attractive benefits including retirement program, insurance, tuition remission, vacation, and holidays.

Deadline:  Review of applications will begin July 1, 2011 and will continue until position is filled. Anticipated start date is Fall semester, 2011.

To Apply:  All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu and include a cover letter addressing qualifications for position, application, curriculum vita, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current professional references (university placement file is not acceptable). Please refer to Requisition Number 20110496. All other correspondence regarding this position may be sent to Reference Librarian Search Committee, Pius XII Memorial Library, 3650 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108-3302. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and application from women and minorities.

For information about Pius XII Memorial Library, see http://libraries.slu.edu.

Thank you.
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Georgia A. Baugh, M.A., M.A.L.I.S.
Associate Professor/Electronic Resources Reference Librarian
Pius XII Memorial Library
Saint Louis University
3650 Lindell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone:  314-977-3598
baughga@slu.edu
http://libguides.slu.edu/profile/baughga