The Fayette County (WV) Public Library seeks its next Library Director to serve both the Library and the community as an engaged, active participant and contributor. The five-member appointed Board of Trustees and the staff (15FTE) are dedicated to providing high quality library service through programming and services to the 46,000+ community residents. The library has a $700,000 annual operating budget, with an Administration building, six branch locations, and a bookmobile. The Library emphasizes preschool literacy, works closely with the Fayette County Board of Education to provide bookmobile services to the elementary schools in the county and hosts innovative programs including STEM, young adult programming, and a comprehensive local history collection . Fayette County voters have a long history of support and love for their Library culminating in successful levy elections for over 30 years. Key opportunities for the new Director include leading a new strategic planning process, innovating through digital technologies, enhancing staff development through coaching and mentoring, and developing new programs.

For further information, contact Judy Gunsaulis by email or phone (304-465-0121). Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter, your resume, and three professional references as Word or pdf attachments to fcpl_dir@mail.mln.lib.wv.us. This position closes June 30, 2017