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Date: 2018-11-17 18:13:23
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The City of Eugene is excited to recruit and welcome a new Library Services Director. \
Please take a moment to learn more about this position by clicking the following \
link: Library Services Director<https://spark.adobe.com/page/0vubuGajVW5Cj/> Direct \
Link to application<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/jobs/2258162/library-services-director?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs>:
Salary: The salary for this position is $97,032-$128,024 annually.
Closing Date: Friday, November 30, 2018 at 5pm
ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY
Our Community
As the second largest city in Oregon, Eugene has an excellent mix of recreation, \
education, scenic beauty and passion for arts and culture. Located in the heart of \
wine country and within an hour drive from the Pacific Ocean and Cascade Mountains, \
Eugene is the county seat for Lane County. The city boasts a plethora of city parks, \
100s of miles of bicycle trails, and numerous lakes, rivers and streams nearby.
Eugene is well-known as the home of the University of Oregon. With 20,000 students \
and over 6,000 employees, the University plays a major role in the community, as does \
Lane Community College and Northwest Christian University. The employment base is \
becoming increasingly dominated by the creative class and knowledge based industries \
in addition to services, trade, and government. Eugene is a gigabit city and Eugene's \
Arts, culture, and entertainment are significant drivers in the local economy. \
Nonprofit arts and culture are a $62 million industry in the City of Eugene - one \
that supports more than 2,400 full-time equivalent jobs.
Eugene is a friendly, progressive community with residents who are active and adamant \
about maintaining a high quality of life. The University brings a cosmopolitan feel \
to the community, and the collegiate teams have contributed excitement and pride on a \
national basis. Many residents are health and fitness oriented, and Eugene will host \
the IAAF World Track and Field Championships in 2021. Living in the City of Eugene \
offers all of this along with the advantages of higher education, a strong public \
school system, and a short commute to work.
Library Services
Excellence in action is observed every day in Eugene's Public Library Division (EPL). \
This team is amazing and dedicated to building a better and stronger community. \
Library staff are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, quality of \
service and caring, and because of that, EPL benefits from strong community support. \
Staff passion is evident and the programs that they provide transform lives and \
connect our community.
The community is served at three locations - Downtown, Bethel and Sheldon. Serving \
over 3000 visitors each day, the Downtown Library has been an anchor in downtown \
Eugene since it's opening in 2002. The Bethel and Sheldon Branch Libraries are vital \
to accessible service delivery for community members in underserved parts of the \
city. EPL is known for its progressive, responsive service to patrons of all \
demographics and works hard to incorporate new and emerging technologies into \
programs and services. The library offers a diverse collection of materials in a \
variety of formats and consistently offers fresh educational and recreational \
programming. This is accomplished with a budget of $14 million and 105 FTE. Examples \
of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following: The \
Ideal Candidate As an organization, we value building trust and confidence and \
respectful and inclusive work environments. We are looking for a leader who will \
encourage and allow a creative work environment and place well-being of themselves \
and their team at the top of their priority list. We encourage our leaders to be \
present in the now while also continually thinking and planning for the later.
Equity and Inclusion
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to and experience advancing \
diversity, equity and inclusion. They will be a leader who shows commitment to \
diversity in thought, word and action and will be able to provide ideas, systematic \
strategies and tools for advancing social equity through library services and \
programming.
Deepen Relationships
The ideal candidate will be visible, respected and engaged in the community, \
nurturing current organizational relationships and forging new ones. They will \
maintain and enhance collaborative working relationships with the Eugene Public \
Library Foundation and the Friends of the Eugene Public Library. They will have \
strong communication and listening skills and value the perspectives and \
contributions of all staff, customers, partners, and community members. They will \
embrace collaboration, teamwork and abundance thinking.
Team
The ideal candidate will recognize and build upon the strengths of current team \
members in all areas of the library and will have a proven track record of strong \
leadership, engagement and management. They will have a record of innovation and \
risk-taking and a willingness to take responsibility and learn from successes and \
failures. They will model and develop the competencies of all library staff and lead \
teams of professionals through significant events and day-to-day challenges with a \
balance of expertise and heart.
Future Thinking
The ideal candidate will be a leader who understands the changing nature of our \
communities and the critical role that libraries can play in building hopeful \
communities. They will convey a compelling future for Library Services in Eugene and \
will inspire staff and the community to work together toward the implementation of \
that future. If you are a leader who wants to learn and teach, trust and be trusted, \
explore and lead the future of the Library Division and LRCS Department, this might \
be the perfect job for you. QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
The Library Services Director will plan, manage, direct and review the activities of \
the Library Services Division, including the operations of the main downtown library \
as well as Bethel and Sheldon Branch Libraries. They will coordinate assigned \
activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provides highly \
responsible and complex administrative and strategic counsel and support to the \
Executive Director - Library, Recreation and Cultural Services.
In order to successfully complete these responsibilities, the following minimum \
qualifications are required:
Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible experience in public libraries or \
closely related field, including three years of administrative and supervisory \
responsibility. Experience with urban public libraries is highly desirable.
Education: Candidates must also possess the equivalent to a bachelor's degree in \
public administration, business administration or a closely related field. \
Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association \
accredited college or university is highly desirable.
Additional Qualifications: Candidate must also possess or have the ability to obtain \
and maintain a valid Oregon driver's license and be able to pass a Police background \
investigation. The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act \
of 1990. Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with \
Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at \
(541) 682-5061.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene \
will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide \
documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.
The City of Eugene is committed to a work environment which values the cultural, \
educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse \
workforce enables us to deliver culturally competent service to all members of our \
community. As part of our commitment to diversity, the City continues to be an \
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, people with disabilities, and \
persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
City of Eugene, Human Resources * 940 Willamette St, Suite 200 * Eugene * OR * 97401 \
* (541) 682-5061 * http://agency.governmentjobs.com/eugene/default.cfm
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">The \
City of Eugene is excited to recruit and welcome a new Library Services \
Director. Please take a moment to learn more about this position by \
clicking the following link: </span></b><u><span \
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue"><a \
href="https://spark.adobe.com/page/0vubuGajVW5Cj/">Library Services \
Director</a></span></u><span \
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" \
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class="MsoHyperlink"><span \
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><a \
href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/jobs/2258162/library-services-director?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs">Direct \
Link to application</a></span></span><span \
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">:<br> \
<br> <b>Salary: </b>The salary for this position is $97,032-$128,024 \
annually.<br> <br>
<b>Closing Date:</b> Friday, November 30, 2018 at 5pm<br>
<br>
<b>ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY<br>
<br>
Our Community </b><br>
As the second largest city in Oregon, Eugene has an excellent mix of recreation, \
education, scenic beauty and passion for arts and culture. Located in the heart \
of wine country and within an hour drive from the Pacific Ocean and Cascade \
Mountains, Eugene is the county seat for Lane County. The city boasts a \
plethora of city parks, 100s of miles of bicycle trails, and numerous lakes, rivers \
and streams nearby. <br> <br>
Eugene is well-known as the home of the University of Oregon. With 20,000 students \
and over 6,000 employees, the University plays a major role in the community, as does \
Lane Community College and Northwest Christian University. The employment base is \
becoming increasingly dominated by the creative class and knowledge based industries \
in addition to services, trade, and government. Eugene is a gigabit city and Eugene's \
Arts, culture, and entertainment are significant drivers in the local economy. \
Nonprofit arts and culture are a $62 million industry in the City of Eugene – \
one that supports more than 2,400 full-time equivalent jobs.<br> <br>
Eugene is a friendly, progressive community with residents who are active and adamant \
about maintaining a high quality of life. The University brings a cosmopolitan feel \
to the community, and the collegiate teams have contributed excitement and pride on a \
national basis. Many residents are health and fitness oriented, and Eugene will host \
the IAAF World Track and Field Championships in 2021. Living in the City of Eugene \
offers all of this along with the advantages of higher education, a strong public \
school system, and a short commute to work.<br>
<br>
<b>Library Services</b><br>
Excellence in action is observed every day in Eugene's Public Library Division \
(EPL). This team is amazing and dedicated to building a better and stronger \
community. Library staff are highly regarded by the public for their knowledge, \
quality of service and caring, and because of that, EPL benefits from strong \
community support. Staff passion is evident and the programs that they provide \
transform lives and connect our community.<br> <br>
The community is served at three locations – Downtown, Bethel and \
Sheldon. Serving over 3000 visitors each day, the Downtown Library has \
been an anchor in downtown Eugene since it's opening in 2002. The Bethel and Sheldon \
Branch Libraries are vital to accessible service delivery for community members in \
underserved parts of the city. EPL is known for its progressive, responsive \
service to patrons of all demographics and works hard to incorporate new and emerging \
technologies into programs and services. The library offers a diverse \
collection of materials in a variety of formats and consistently offers fresh \
educational and recreational programming. This is accomplished with a budget of $14 \
million and 105 FTE. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Examples \
of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the \
following</span></u></b><b><span \
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">: \
The Ideal Candidate</span></b><span \
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><br> \
As an organization, we value building trust and confidence and respectful and \
inclusive work environments. We are looking for a leader who will encourage and \
allow a creative work environment and place well-being of themselves and their team \
at the top of their priority list. We encourage our leaders to be present in \
the now while also continually thinking and planning for the later.<br> <br>
<b>Equity and Inclusion</b><br>
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to and experience advancing \
diversity, equity and inclusion. They will be a leader who shows commitment to \
diversity in thought, word and action and will be able to provide ideas, systematic \
strategies and tools for advancing social equity through library services and \
programming.<br> <br>
<b>Deepen Relationships</b><br>
The ideal candidate will be visible, respected and engaged in the community, \
nurturing current organizational relationships and forging new ones. They will \
maintain and enhance collaborative working relationships with the Eugene Public \
Library Foundation and the Friends of the Eugene Public Library. They will \
have strong communication and listening skills and value the perspectives and \
contributions of all staff, customers, partners, and community members. They \
will embrace collaboration, teamwork and abundance thinking. <br>
<br>
<b>Team</b><br>
The ideal candidate will recognize and build upon the strengths of current team \
members in all areas of the library and will have a proven track record of strong \
leadership, engagement and management. They will have a record of innovation \
and risk-taking and a willingness to take responsibility and learn from successes \
and failures. They will model and develop the competencies of all library staff \
and lead teams of professionals through significant events and day-to-day challenges \
with a balance of expertise and heart. <br>
<br>
<b>Future Thinking</b><br>
The ideal candidate will be a leader who understands the changing nature of our \
communities and the critical role that libraries can play in building hopeful \
communities. They will convey a compelling future for Library Services in \
Eugene and will inspire staff and the community to work together toward the \
implementation of that future. <br> If you are a leader who wants to learn and \
teach, trust and be trusted, explore and lead the future of the Library Division and \
LRCS Department, this might be the perfect job for you. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><b><u><span \
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">QUALIFICATIONS</span></u></b><span \
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<b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Minimum \
Qualifications</span></b><span \
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><br> \
The Library Services Director will plan, manage, direct and review the activities of \
the Library Services Division, including the operations of the main downtown library \
as well as Bethel and Sheldon Branch Libraries. They will coordinate assigned \
activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provides highly \
responsible and complex administrative and strategic counsel and support to the \
Executive Director - Library, Recreation and Cultural Services.<br> <br>
In order to successfully complete these responsibilities, the following minimum \
qualifications are required:<br> <br>
<b>Experience: </b>Six years of increasingly responsible experience in public \
libraries or closely related field, including three years of administrative and \
supervisory responsibility. Experience with urban public libraries is highly \
desirable.<br> <br>
<b>Education: </b>Candidates must also possess the equivalent to a bachelor's degree \
in public administration, business administration or a closely related field. \
Possession of a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library \
Association accredited college or university is highly desirable.<br>
<br>
<b>Additional Qualifications</b>: Candidate must also possess or have the ability to \
obtain and maintain a valid Oregon driver's license and be able to pass a Police \
background investigation.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" \
style="line-height:normal"><span \
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">The \
City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any \
applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may \
request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061.<br> \
<br> In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of \
Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to \
provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United \
States.<br> <br>
The City of Eugene is committed to a work environment which values the cultural, \
educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse \
workforce enables us to deliver culturally competent service to all members of our \
community. As part of our commitment to diversity, the City continues to be an \
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, people with disabilities, and \
persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.<br> <br>
City of Eugene, Human Resources * 940 Willamette St, Suite 200 * Eugene * OR * 97401 \
* (541) 682-5061 * </span><u><span \
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:blue"><a \
href="http://agency.governmentjobs.com/eugene/default.cfm">http://agency.governmentjobs.com/eugene/default.cfm</a></span></u><span \
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