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Converse County Library Library Director in Douglas, Wyoming
ob Opportunity -- Library Director The Converse County Library has a position vacancy for a Library Director. This is a full time, benefitted position located in Douglas, Wyoming with a branch library in Glenrock, Wyoming. Converse County encompasses 4,255 square miles and has a population of 13, 672. Located in central Wyoming it is 5036 feet above sea level. Local economics center on agriculture, energy and tourism. Douglas, Wyoming is home to the annual state fair and has spectacular views of Laramie Peak and quick access to Ayres Natural Bridge. It is one hour from Casper, a major large shopping/dining/cultural area, 151 miles to Ft. Collins, Colorado and 228 miles to Denver, Colorado. Douglas and Glenrock are both charming small towns with mom and pop businesses and friendly people. Visit for more information. The library has finished construction projects resulting in two stellar library buildings with beautiful spaces and updated HVAC systems. The staff of our libraries are beyond compare with educated and experienced workers and three employees working on their master's in library science degrees. The new director will be able to concentrate on expanding and enhancing library services. Library funding comes from county taxes and has a current budget of 1.9 million. There are 24 employees, 12 fulltime and 10 part time with x 2 half time, with 2 additional contract employees: Maintenance and Exhibitions Coordinator. The Library Foundation supports travelling art shows visible in both libraries. The director reports to a board of five on a monthly basis. Visit our website, and see our presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest. The Converse County Library is fine free. The library is part of a twenty-three member consortium throughout the state, offering 140 databases (with six additional local databases) and library cards that work throughout Wyoming allowing unprecedented access to resources. The Library Director is an exempt position, requiring advanced knowledge in the field of library science and the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. The director must exhibit approachability, be a good listener and be able to represent the library to staff, patrons, county officials and the public. This position is responsible for the administration and management of the library; plans, directs and supervises all library programs and services. The job involves responsibility for fiscal management, information technology, collection development, personnel supervision, public relations and facilities maintenance and planning. Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a similar field of study.
- Five years of professional library experience, including experience in organizational management and progressively responsible work experience in libraries or other professional organizations.
- Three years of experience in supervising a staff with proven people management skills focused towards professional development.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved will be considered. Salary / pay rate: $65,000-72,000 Hours per week: 40 Employment Type: Full-Time Contact Name: Michelle Moe Contact Email: Online application and/or full job listing link(s):