[Scla-list] FW: Alabama Job Opening

[MCCUTCHEON, CAMILLE]

Camille McCutcheon
Coordinator of Collection Management
Librarian 
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: 864.503.5612
Fax: 864.503.5601
E-mail: CMcCutcheon at uscupstate.edu
 

-----Original Message-----
From: sela List [mailto:SELA at LISTSERV.CC.UCF.EDU] On Behalf Of Tim Dodge
Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:11 AM
To: SELA at LISTSERV.CC.UCF.EDU
Subject: Alabama Job Opening

The Board of Trustees for the Luverne Public Library is seeking an
enthusiastic, energetic library director.  Luverne, the county seat of
Crenshaw, is 50 miles south of Montgomery and serves a culturally
diverse
population.  The Luverne Public Library has a legal service area of
10,191
and this year demonstrated a large growth in circulation (22%) and an
even
bigger increase in library visits (44%).



Qualified candidates will have a BA or BS degree and some library
experience.  Candidates with a MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited
school
will be given preference.  Consideration will be given to those with
any
combination of education, training and experience which provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required job
functions. Salary range is $30,000 - $40,000 depending upon experience
and
qualifications. Medical and retirement benefits are also available.



The successful candidate must recognize the importance of this library
within the community and be responsible for providing materials,
services
and programming to library patrons as well providing ways to attract
new
patrons.  The successful candidate must aggressively seek grants and
plan
fundraising opportunities and be willing to embrace new technology.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.



Please submit the following by October 30, 2009:

1.  Letter of application

2.  Detailed resume

3.  A one-page statement of your management philosophy, community
relations
skills, and
     professional goals

4.  Three current references



To:  Luverne Public Library Board of Trustees

c/o Mr. Mike Jones

P. O. Box 367

Luverne, Alabama   36049



Information may be emailed to  <mailto:mjones at troycable.net>
mjones at troycable.net

No phone inquiries or faxed information will be allowed.