OH!Libraries: Spotlight on Ohio library services

Lead Ohio public libraries into the future. The Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) seeks a creative, technologically sophisticated, and visionary Executive Director to expand upon the successes of OPLIN's first ten years.

OPLIN is seeking a new Executive Director to lead our organization in the development and delivery of networked information services to Ohio's 251 public libraries. As the chief executive officer, the Executive Director recommends programs, projects, and products to the 11-member OPLIN Board and is responsible for implementing approved programs. The Executive Director represents OPLIN to the state and national library community, government agencies, information industry, and business and professional organizations. The Executive Director is responsible for fostering new and existing partnerships with other consortia and state agencies to insure the effective utilization of OPLIN services, and coordinates public library participation in OPLIN. The Executive Director is responsible for managing, directing, and supervising a staff of seven, and for developing a $15 million bi-annual budget, including over $2 million in E-rate funds.

OPLIN provides broadband network communications, services and support to Ohio's public libraries and several regional network cooperatives. OPLIN also hosts or contracts for a range of commercial, educational and historical databases available to all of Ohio's public library users through its web site at http://www.oplin.org.

The position requires a MBA, MPA, MLS or other related advanced degree, and three years of relevant work experience. Starting Salary: $75,000 - $90,000. State of Ohio employees also receive a generous package of health, leave and retirement benefits. For more information see http://das.ohio.gov/hrd/empbenes.html.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume and three references by January 7, 2006 to: Tim Kambitsch, Search Committee Chair, Ohio Public Library Information Network, 2323 W. 5th Avenue, Suite 130 Columbus, Ohio 43204. Applicants may also apply online at http://statejobs.ohio.gov (select "Library Board" as the agency for searching).