[Genealib] Job Posting ... ALA, RUSA, Executive Director

[Mary K. Mannix]

The American Library Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library
Agencies and
Reference and User Services Association
Executive Director

The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies and the
Reference and User Services Association, divisions of The American Library
Association, with a combined membership of over 6,000, are seeking an
Executive Director.
·       The Reference and User Services Association is responsible for
stimulating and supporting excellence in the delivery of general library
services and materials to adults, and the provision of reference and
information services, collection development, and resource sharing for all
ages, in every type of library.
·       The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies
ASCLA enhances the development and effectiveness of a diverse range of
library services through state library agencies, multi type library
cooperatives, independent librarians, and specialized library agencies
serving the information needs of persons whose access to library services is
limited because of confinement, sensory, mental, physical, health, or
behavioral conditions.

The ASCLA - RUSA Executive Director is responsible for day-to-day management
of each division, including a staff of three and a budget in excess of
$600,000, publications (including a refereed journal and a newsletter),
several major awards, and other initiatives and programs. The ASCLA - RUSA
Executive Director advocates for the mission of each of those divisions
within ALA, as well as externally.

The ASCLA - RUSA Executive Director reports to the ALA Senior Associate
Executive Director and works with two elected Boards of Directors. The ASCLA
- RUSA Executive Director works collaboratively with staff and members in
all areas of the Association. The ASCLA - RUSA Executive Director is part of
the ALA Member Programs and Services Team, which includes executive
directors of eleven ALA divisions, as well as directors of ALA program
offices, ALA Conference Services and ALA Information Technology and
Telecommunications, and the ALA-APA Director.

Qualifications:  Requires at least two years of management experience.
Management experience in an association environment is strongly preferred. A
graduate degree in library science from an ALA-recognized program is
strongly preferred; equivalent education, and experience in nonprofit
management may be considered. The successful candidate will have experience
supervising staff and working with teams; outstanding communication skills;
strong organizational skills; entrepreneurial skills and history; and the
ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with two
elected Boards of Directors, members and volunteers, staff and colleagues,
funders, vendors and cooperating organizations. Experience working with
volunteer boards and revenue-based budgets is highly desirable.

Starting Salary:  Negotiable $86,020, based on experience.

Closing Date:  Consideration of candidates will begin on February 12 and
continue until position is filled.

For consideration, send a letter of application, resume, and names of three
references to:

American Library Association
                 Human Resources Department,
                      ASCLA-RUSA/EXEC
                                                                     50 E.
Huron St.
                                                                  Chicago,
IL 60611
                                                                FAX:
312-280-5270
                                                              Email:
dragsdal at ala.org

The American Library Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications are invited from women, minorities, veterans, and people with
disabilities.
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