Job Ad
THE PENNSYLVANIA INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Pennsylvania Integrated Library system (PaILS) is seeking a dynamic
Executive Director with strong leadership and communication skills, strategic
vision, and a marketing and entrepreneurial spirit, who can take a consortium
of over 80 libraries to the next level of its development. The Executive
Director is the chief operating officer of PaILS, and is charged with
implementing the policies and programs of PaILS, exercising administrative
oversight of all the affairs and finances of the consortium, coordinating
membership interaction with Evergreen (producer of SPARK, the open source ILS),
and developing and implementing long-term organizational and strategies goals.
The Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS) is a non-profit corporation
that oversees SPARK, the open source integrated library system (ILS) developed
by Evergreen. Evergreen is currently used by over 1,000 libraries both in the
US and internationally, and has an active and growing community of developers
and users. SPARK is a comprehensive, remotely hosted, “one-price” solution. The
staff client includes circulation, cataloging, serials, and acquisitions
functionality. The OPAC offers the enhanced functionality found in the most
expensive commercial discovery layers. Currently, PaILS has two FTEs and is
supported through a combination of member fees and LSTA funds provided by PA’s
Office of Commonwealth Libraries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The executive director provides executive leadership for PaILS and reports to a
nine-member board of directors. The successful candidate will work with the
board to lead PaILS/SPARK through the organizational change of building member
relations and interaction, improving collaboration and partnership with
stakeholders, and taking a leadership role in the Evergreen community. The
responsibility of the new Executive Director will focus on increasing and
retaining membership in the Consortium, managing current fiscal resources, and
finding new funding sources. This shall include the submission of grant
applications and the administration of approved grant programs as well as
oversight for other fundraising duties.
Together with member libraries, the new system executive director will lead
system staff in fostering an environment of collaboration, trust, and
transparency that propels continual development.
QUALIFICATIONS
While the ideal candidate may not possess all of the qualities listed below,
s/he will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities,
attributes, and experiences:
* Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited
institution (preferred) or equal experience and advanced education;
* Experience in business administration or a strong foundational knowledge
of the principles of business administration and organizational management,
with a minimum of five years of experience as a proven leader and administrator
including proof of:
* excellent written and verbal communication skills;
* ability to collaborate with a board of directors to achieve an
organizational mission and implementation of successful development practices;
* ability to work with diverse stakeholders to achieve the
organizational mission and goals, including proactive community relations,
outreach, and advocacy;
* administrative and supervisory experience, along with experience in
management and leadership of member committees and cross-functional teams; and
* fundraising and/or grant-writing experience.
* Strong knowledge of and experience with integrated library systems or
technology systems designed for information management and consortial
collaboration;
* Experience in building relationships with libraries, library
organizations and consortia, state and local government officials and
legislators;
* Proven track record in retaining members/clients;
* Experience in creating and implementing marketing plans including
managing sales opportunities from marketing to contract signing;
* Experience in managing RFI and RFQ processes, product evaluations, trials
and negotiating costs with vendors;
* Experience in conducting presentations and exhibit at conferences; and
* Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Pennsylvania.
Minimum salary of $75,000 annually and a generous benefit’s package.
How to Apply:
Interested individuals who meet these criteria should submit a single email
containing a resume and a cover letter in either Microsoft Word or PDF formats
to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin September 11, 2015
and will be ongoing until the position is filled.
Lewis Maurer
Executive Director
Pennsylvania Integrated Library System
paILS - SPARK
http://SparkPA.org/
(717) 668-9577
[email protected]
