JeNel Barth

From Monday, March 7 through Saturday, March 12, we will be hosting our annual Scholastic Book Fair in our meeting room.  This event is a fundraiser for the children’s library programming.  For every dollar spent on books and merchandise at the book fair, a percentage comes back to our library’s account with Scholastic to purchase books, audio books, posters, bookmarks, and summer reading program prizes.  We are considered a “success story” with Scholastic because we have increased our sales and utilized our “Scholastic Dollars” in so many ways.  This year our reward for this is a free basket of books worth $100!  We will also be holding an online fair this year so that you can still purchase from our event, even if you are unable to attend in person.  The website is bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/drakepubliclibrary  If you are interested in volunteering to help us run our book fair, please call us at 856-6676.  Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and able to make change and run a cash register.  Thank you in advance for your continued support of our annual Scholastic Book Fair and the children’s programming at Drake Public Library!

JeNel

Drake Public Library

Library Director

Position Announcement

The Drake Public Library, Centerville, IA seeks qualified, innovative, and community-minded applicants for the position of Library Director.  The Library Director manages the daily and administrative activities of the Library, promotes the Library in the community, serves as the contact with vendors, oversees Library facilities maintenance, and writes and administers grants.  The Director implements policies of the Board of Trustees but is expected to work with considerable initiative and independence.

The Library serves a city population of 5500 but also serves the needs of many Appanoose County residents.  The Drake Public Library, dedicated in 1903, was a gift from Centerville native, Governor Francis M. Drake. The three story neoclassical building features a restored stained-glass dome.

Centerville is a county seat and the hub of county commerce. The downtown historic square, Indian Hills Community College, Mercy Medical Center Hospital and Appanoose County Historical Museum are a few of the attractive features of this friendly town. Lake Rathbun, located north of Centerville, is a Mecca for fishermen, hunters, campers and boaters.

The Library staff includes four part-time positions, one of whom is the Children’s Librarian. The annual budget is approximately $184,000, and recently a Foundation was established. An active Friends of Drake Library supports programs and projects.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and a State Library of Iowa Public Librarian’s Certification at a level IV or a willingness to become certified within two years of hire

Ability in supervising and managing staff and library programs

Ability to prepare and manage a balanced budget

Knowledge of current library technology and services

Ability to interact professionally with community leaders and the public

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to direct strategic and financial long-range planning

Residence in Appanoose County

Preferred Qualifications:

Accredited MLS degree

Prior experience as Library Director

Working Conditions:

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling

Using close and distance vision

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is competitive based on education and experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement with IPERS, vacation, holidays, personal day, and sick leave.

Additional Information:

The City of Centerville retains the authority to change the job duties included in this job announcement at any time.  The list of duties is not exhaustive and various requirements are subject to possible modification as a reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual.

The City of Centerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.  Position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and physical exam.

Application Process:

Email a cover letter, resume, and three professional letters of reference that include reference contact information to dmoritz@mchsi.com.  Application review will begin March 1, 2016.  The position will remain open until filled.