Contents:
Position Description . . . 2 Key Responsibilities . . . 3 About the Library . . . 4 - 5 About Bowling Green and Wood County . . . 6 - 7 Appendix . . . i - xii W e ’ r e Y o u r L i b r a r y
Bowling Green Walbridge Bookmobile
Expressions of Interest should be directed to: Brian Paskvan, President, Board of Trustees
Wood County District Public Library 251 North Main Street
Position
The Wood County District Public Library Board of Trustees seeks to fill the position of director with a leader who is a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, relationship builder, and outstanding manager.
With a current operating budget of $2,000,000, which includes a new $1,000,000/year operating levy, the library’s talented and dedicated staff provides a wide variety of outstanding programs and innovative services that keep users coming back.
Customer service is a hallmark of WCDPL.
Highly qualified candidates will have an MLS from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible library experience, preferably two years in a public library setting. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to create mutually beneficial relationships within the community as well as maintain the welcoming atmosphere of the Library. Characteristics such as patience, flexibility, creativity, a sense of humor, as well as an inviting nature are a must. The successful candidate will meet the Board’s expectation of a high level of community involvement and will live in the library’s district within 1 year of hire.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience, with a range of $60,000 to $80,000. The Library offers an excellent benefit package.
To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please submit a cover letter addressing how you are the ideal candidate, using specific/action examples. In addition, please submit the application form, a
current resume and current salary information, and contact information for a minimum of three work-related references.
Application packets may be submitted in one of three ways: US Postal Service, fax, or email.
USPS:
Brian Paskvan, President Library Board of Trustees
WCDPL
251 North Main Street Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 Fax:
419-353-8013 Email:
WCDPLDirectorSearch@oplin.org
Key Responsibilities
lOversee efficient and effective processes and procedures to support a solid infrastructure for operations.
lAssure compliance with all state and federal employment laws, as well as WCDPL’s policies and procedures.
lManage daily operations of the library to ensure that the highest quality service is delivered.
lIdentify needs and develop policies and procedures accordingly.
lIdentify and recruit qualified potential employees.
lProvide a positive work environment for staff, including opportunities for professional growth and mentoring.
lEstablish performance standards and conduct/supervise regular staff reviews.
lDevelop and implement the library’s next strategic plan.
lDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Trustees, Foundation Board, Friends of the Library, state and community leaders, staff, volunteers, and the public.
lDeliver programs and presentations to community groups and represent WCDPL by participating on community boards and committees.
lWork with Library Trustees and Foundation Board to insure financial sustainability.
lWork with the Board and Fiscal Officer to prepare an annual budget.
lDemonstrate fiscal responsibility and assure that WCDPL is run in a sound fiscal manner.
About WCDPL
WCDPL plays a key and valued role in the vitality of the community. From the first subscription library founded in 1875, to leadership of the women of Shakespeare Roundtable which revived the library movement in 1911, to the passage of a 0.8 mil operating levy in the fall of 2010, the citizens of Bowling Green and Wood County have vigorously supported their library.
In 1969 the library became a County District Library. The main library building, located in the heart of downtown Bowling Green, was built in 1974. This building was extensively renovated in 2003. WCDPL first offered bookmobile service to the county in 1951. The Walbridge Branch Library opened in 1987 and was completely refurbished in 2007.
Library Board of Trustees
Appointments to the Board of Trustees are for 7 years. 4 Board members are appointed by the Wood County Commissioners, 3 by the Court of Common Pleas.
Brian Paskvan, President (Vice President, Owens Community College) Jane Robb, Vice President (Retired Counselor)
Chet Marcin, Secretary (Attorney) Anna Griffiths (Retired Teacher) Nick Ezzone (Retired Principal)
Scott McEwen (Technology Business Owner)
David Swartz (Library Technician, Jerome Library, BGSU) Library Facts
l2010 Operating Budget, $2,000,000, $1,000,000 of which is generated through an 0.8 mil 5 year operating levy passed November, 2010
lLibrary Foundation established in 1994 with current assets of approximately $460,000
l162,550 Print Materials, 231 Periodical Subscriptions
l550, 000 Total Circulation (2009)
lFTE 24, including 4 MLS librarians
lService Area Population 64,827, Card Holders, 27,000
lShut-in Service
lBookmobile Service Highlights
la clean fuel, energy efficient bookmobile especially designed for WCDPL purchased through an LSTA grant and private donations
l890 Summer Reading Program Participants
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l8 Community Reads Featuring Special Guest, Nancy Pearl
Signature Events and Community Partnerships
lAtrium Concert Series, including performances by BGSU faculty and students and an annual Grand Piano Celebration
lVisiting Author Programs and Annual Community Reads. Past visiting authors include Homer Hickam, Margaret Maron, Steve Hamilton, Laura Lippman, John Grogan, S. J. Rozan, Parnell Hall, Archer Mayor, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Jeannette Walls, William Kent Krueger, and Nancy Pearl
lSummer Reading Programs for children, teens, and adults
lLocal History Collection distinguished by primary resource materials, Oral History and Black Swamp Memory digitization projects
lLibrary Foundation Benefit at Schedel Gardens
lFoundation Board Annual Fundraising Campaign
lFoundation Gala
lAnnual Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale (in conjunction with the Black Swamp Arts Festival)
lFriends of the Library Garage Sale
lCollaboration with WoodLink libraries
lCommunity Partnerships and Support: Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce (member); Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau; Bowling Green Parks and Recreation; Bowling Green State University; Downtown Bowling Green; Shakespeare Roundtable; area service clubs including, Exchange Club, Kiwanis, Rotary, Woman’s Club, and Zonta; Wood County Genealogical Society; and Wood County Historical
Museum
About Bowling Green and Wood County
Situated in the picturesque heartland of Ohio, on the edge of the Great Black Swamp, Bowling Green offers an unparalleled quality of life for residents and newcomers alike. Bowling Green is a friendly city of tree-lined streets, grand homes, and thriving businesses; a university town with solid schools and recreational opportunities; Bowling Green is also a city surrounded by rich Ohio farmland and agricultural resources. Its location close to I-75 make the amenities of major metropolitan areas like Toledo, Ann Arbor, Columbus, Cleveland, and Chicago just short drives away.
Historic downtown BG is home to a variety of speciality shops, gift stores, and restaurants, all within walking distance. Each September, the downtown plays host to the Black Swamp Arts Festival, a celebration of fine arts and music which draws artists from all over the US and attracts over 60,000 visitors. Selected as one of Ohio’s Best Hometowns in 2008 by Ohio Magazine, BG is an inviting and friendly community, which an increasing number of corporations, businesses, and families are happy to call home.
Incorporated 1855 Taxes
County Seat of Wood County City Income 2%
Located in Northwest Ohio Sales & Use 6.5%
On Interstate 75 & close to Ohio Turnpike Bowling Green City School Income Tax .5% 20 miles south of Toledo
Bowling Green City Schools (2010 data) 85 miles south of Detroit on I-75
Rated Excellent 110 miles west of Cleveland
Graduation rate of 97% 120 miles northwest of Columbus
5 elementary schools
Population(Ohio County Profiles, 2009 estimates) 1 Middle School/High School complex, opened 2009 City of Bowling Green 28,775
Wood County 125,380 Community Demographics
Bowling Green State University (2009 data) Founded in 1910
18,000+ Students (3,000 as graduate students) 830 full-time faculty
1,900+ full and part-time non-teaching staff members 200 undergraduate majors and programs
47 masters programs 17 PhD programs
Nationally recognized undergraduate, masters, and PhD. Programs 325+ student organizations
400+ cultural events
Business and Industry
The area’s major employer is Bowling Green State University. Agriculture is an important industry in the county. There are approximately 1,040 farms averaging 289 acres each. Wood County leads Ohio in the
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production of soybeans and wheat, and is the 4 largest producer of tomatoes and corn. Recreation
Bowling Green offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department provides recreation, sport, fitness, aquatic and outdoor environmental programs and facilities that enhance the quality of life. The parks system consists of 225 acres of nature preserves, shaded picnic groves, athletic fields, parks, hiking trails, and swimming pools. Golfers in Bowling Green have a choice of three city courses. In 2005 the Parks and Recreation Department opened a new 79,000 square foot Training and Community Center.
Medical Services
Since 1951, Wood County Hospital has been providing for the health care needs of area residents. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient health services. In 2010, the hospital opened a new 100,000 square foot expansion featuring a new Woman’s Center, 6 new surgical suites, and all-private patient rooms on the second floor. In addition, major medical centers and the Medical University of Ohio are within easy driving distance for specialized services.
(Resources: The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce; Downtown Bowling Green; Bowling Green Community Development Foundation, 2011; Ohio County Profiles; and Welcome to Wood County)
Appendix
Applicant’s Checklist . . . i
WCDPL Application Form . . . . ii - x (available as MSWord, OpenOffice, or pdf file) WCDPL Director, Job Description . . xi
Wood County Profile . . . xii Applicant’s Checklist
To be complete your application packet must include: Cover Letter
Resume
Contact Information for a minimum of 3 work-related references Completed WCDPL application form
