[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] THE PENNSYLVANIA INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Job Posting

[Margie Stern]

THE PENNSYLVANIA INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS) seeks a dynamic Executive
Director with strong leadership and communication skills, strategic vision,
and a track record of building strong customer relationships and delivering
customer-centric solutions. The Executive Director is the chief operating
officer of PaILS, a non-profit corporation, and is charged with implementing
the organization's policies and programs, exercising administrative
oversight of all the affairs and finances of the consortium, overseeing the
technical operation of the Pennsylvania library open-source software
consortium, known as SPARK, and developing and implementing long-term
organizational and strategic goals. Currently, PaILS has two FTEs and is
supported through a combination of member fees and Library Services and
Technology Act (LSTA) funds provided by PA's Office of Commonwealth
Libraries (OCL).

SPARK is a comprehensive, remotely hosted, "one-price" solution for over 150
libraries in Pennsylvania. The software includes circulation, cataloging,
serials, and acquisitions functionality. The online library catalog for
library end-users offers the enhanced functionality found in the most
expensive commercial discovery layers. SPARK utilizes the Evergreen open
source integrated library system (ILS). Evergreen is currently available in
over 1,000 libraries, both in the US and internationally, and has an active
and growing community of developers and users.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Executive Director provides overall leadership for PaILS and reports to
a nine-member volunteer board of directors. The successful candidate will
plan and manage the operations of the SPARK system to ensure system
reliability and high-quality functioning for member libraries and other
stakeholders. The Executive Director is also responsible for building
relationships, and developing and implementing strategies for collaboration
with the various PaILS stakeholders to ensure the effective operation of
SPARK for Pennsylvania libraries. Key stakeholders include SPARK member
libraries, the larger Evergreen open source community, key technology
partners, and other library partner organizations within the Commonwealth.
The new Executive Director will lead system staff in fostering an
environment of collaboration, trust, and transparency that propels continual
development of the SPARK system. Day-to-day administrative oversight of
PaILS operations and grant writing are also key responsibilities.

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, financial planning,
and organizational management, with a minimum of five years of experience as
a proven leader and administrator including a demonstration 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 the management and leadership of member committees and cross-functional
teams; and 

.         federal grant-writing experience.

.         Strong knowledge of and technology management experience ideally
with integrated library systems or technology systems designed for
information management and consortial collaboration; 

.         Experience in building relationships with customers such as
libraries, library organizations and consortia, state and local government
officials and legislators; 

.         Experience in managing RFI and RFQ processes, product evaluations,
and developing service level agreements and negotiating costs with vendor
partners;

.         Experience in conducting presentations and exhibits at
conferences; 

.         Residence in Pennsylvania or willingness to become a Pennsylvania
resident. May work from home.   

.         Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout
Pennsylvania.

SALARY: 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, a cover letter, and three professional references in
PDF format to SPARKPAJobs at gmail.com no later than June 1, 2020. Further
details about specific job responsibilities or questions may also be sent to
the same email address. Review of applications and interviews will begin
immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled.

 

 

 

Margie Stern, Director

Indian Valley Public Library

100 E. Church Ave.

Telford, PA 18969

215 723 9109



 

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