by Zach Miller
Quick Summary
The position of Regional System Administrator at Viking Library System is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established federated regional public library system. Headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Viking Library System covers six counties in west central Minnesota serving a population of 124,000 people.
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The position of Regional System Administrator at Viking Library System is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established federated regional public library system. Headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, Viking Library System covers six counties in west central Minnesota serving a population of 124,000 people. Services are provided directly to the public through bookmobile and outreach services and indirectly through eleven independent member libraries. The system is funded through a combination of county, state, and federal resources.
Responsibilities: Serving as the chief administrative officer of the system, this position covers fiscal management; program development, implementation, and evaluation; and supervision of personnel and operations.
Requirements: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited library program, five to seven years of professional public library experience including public library management of financial, administrative, supervisory and operational activities; and empathy for rural life and library service in a federated context. Must successfully pass a criminal background check. There are no internal candidates.
Benefits: Salary negotiable from $84,000; comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and Public Employee’s Retirement (PERA).
Further information including a complete job description and application form can be found on the Viking Library System Director Search website.
Applications accepted until position is filled. Initial applicant review will begin February 13, 2017. EOE.
