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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>LIBRARY DIRECTOR<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=4
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>City of Stayton</span></font></st1:City><font
size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>, <st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></span></font></st1:place><font
size=4><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Opening Date</span></font></u>: November 24, 2008<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Closing Date: </span></font></u> December 19, 2008<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
14.0pt'>Description and Duties<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The City of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Stayton</st1:City></st1:place>
is seeking a dynamic and experienced Library Director to supervise staff and
operations of its state of the art Library. <st1:City w:st="on">Stayton</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State> (pop.7765) is a vibrant community in a
picturesque rural setting, but only 15 min. from the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Salem</st1:City></st1:place> metro area. Within easy driving
distance of both the <st1:place w:st="on">Cascade Mountains</st1:place> and
Pacific beaches. The position reports directly to the City Administrator and
exercises supervision over 5 FTE support staff positions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The successful candidate will have a passion, and strategic vision for
library services. In particular, the ideal candidate will possess:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Excellent people,
political, public relations, marketing, organization, technology, and oral
and written communication skills;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Demonstrated ability
to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others, including
the city council, library board, staff and patrons;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Proven ability to
create and lead a participative workplace environment with a cohesive team
that promotes and sustains a productive workplace and excellent patron
service;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thorough knowledge
of current and emerging information technologies in public libraries and
library trends and innovations;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Active participation
in professional library associations and community organizations;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Several years of
successful senior-level experience in overall library management including
all services, staff and finances;<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Thorough knowledge
of library administration and management techniques, including:<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>i. Knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> ii. The ability to prepare and
present accurate and informative statistical and technical
reports;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>iii. The ability to develop and manage convenient,
accessible and cost-effective facilities and services that promote and support
the organization’s strategic direction;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> iv. Excellent knowledge of
literature, modern and classic;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> v. The ability to prepare and
administer grants for the library.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Required qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Equivalent to
completion of an <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">ALA</st1:State></st1:place>
accredited Master’s of Library Science program and over four years
professional experience including a direct working relationship with a
library board.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Willingness to work
outside normal working hours and travel on occasion.<o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>The position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience,
starting range $4306 to $5825/mo. DOQ plus a comprehensive benefit package, after
six mos. retirement eligible. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Full position details and application procedures are available on line at
<a href="http://www.staytonoregon.gov/">www.staytonoregon.gov</a> “city
jobs”, or apply in person at City Hall, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street
w:st="on">362 N. Third Avenue</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Stayton</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">97383</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>,
or call 503-769-3425.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Pam Pugsley, Director<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Stayton Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>515 N. 1st Avenue</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Stayton</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, <st1:State
w:st="on">OR</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">97383</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>503 769-3313<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Fax 503 769-3218<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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