Morris Public Library Director Position posting

The Morris Public Library invites applications for the position of Library Director. The successful candidate will engage in planning and budgeting, provide 21st century vision and leadership, set goals and oversee and develop traditional library services. The director must be able to balance existing library services and resources with emerging technologies, while meeting the needs of this community.

The Morris Public Library is located in west central Minnesota. The community is host to the University of Minnesota Morris campus, and features quality small-town living.

Qualifications: ALA MLS and five years of public library service. Supervisory and/or administrative experience preferred. Salary negotiable from $43,000.

Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume, and the names of three professional references to: Search Committee, 609 Oregon Avenue, P. O. Box 438, Morris, MN 56267. Applications must be postmarked by November 14, 2007. For a complete job description go to www.ci.morris.mn.us or call City Hall at 320-589-3141.

Contact: Blaine Hill, City Manager, 609 Oregon Avenue, P. O. Box 438, Morris, MN 56267; or blaine_hill@ci.morris.mn.us

Job pays: Negotiable from $43,000

Starts: 1/1/08 anticipated

Apply by: November 14, 2007