Are You the Right Person to Serve as City Librarian of New Orleans?

The executive search firm writes: New Orleans Public Library is seeking a
City Librarian. Do you want to make a vital difference to a remarkable American city?

Remarkable and unique, that’s for sure, but troubled, torn, shocked, vacated and nearly destroyed by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, left desperately begging for assistance from our federal government. But if you’re the right person, read on…

Are you able to create a 21st Century library system?
Do you have the collaborative leadership skills to support the Friends,
the Foundation, and other key NOPL partners?
Can you work successfully with local, state, and federal agencies to
complete capital projects?

Do you have the vision, passion, and energy to lead where and when it
really counts?
Are you ready for a unique challenge and opportunity that will change
thousands of lives every year?
Can you enjoy the good life offered only by New Orleans?[ed: I didn’t think they were quite back to ‘laissez les bontemps rouler’ quite yet]

The City of New Orleans and the New Orleans Public Library Board of
Directors seeks a Library Director who can successfully lead the rebuilding
of the New Orleans Public Library. Could you be that special leader?

The Main Library and five of 12 branches have reopened. Two temporary
libraries are open. Two bookmobiles soon will serve other neighborhoods. The
Foundation has launched a $10 million capital campaign. Federal funding is
anticipated for much of the additional $20 million in estimated capital
needs.
 
The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited
program and a minimum of five years of professional librarian experience in
an administrative capacity, preferably in a multi-unit urban system. The annual salary range is $100,000 to $130,000, plus a full benefits package.
Starting salary is negotiable, depending on experience. Visit DubberlyGarcia for more information.
 
For first consideration by the Board, please submit a letter of interest and
resume by February 09, 2007 to Dubberly Garcia Associates, Inc. at 4288
Glengary Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA 30342. To be considered for a meeting with
NOPL Directors at ALA Midwinter in Seattle, please provide your materials
not later than January 12, 2007. Inquiries are also welcome. Contact June
Garcia at 303-757-7420 or at [email protected].
 
NOPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer