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More About BoulderBoulder, located at the edge of the Rocky Mountains, and 35 miles north-west of Denver, is home to the main campus of the University of Colorado (about 29,000 students) and several national labs including the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

5,430 feet above sea level, covering 25 square miles, Boulder is surrounded by extensive natural areas of city trails, open space and mountain parks. The city is known for its natural beauty, preponderance of sunny days, outdoor recreation, natural product retailers, restaurants, outstanding alternative transportation options, diverse businesses and technological and academic resources.

The city’s 100,000+ residents support many arts and cultural events, including one of the three original chautauquas in the nation, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, the Colorado Music Festival, a twice-weekly farmers’ market in the spring, summer and fall, the annual Bolder Boulder race, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and the Boulder International Film Festival.

Boulder’s municipal services, such as recreation, transportation and senior services, have earned numerous awards and help place Boulder on many “Best” lists in categories including Best Place to Live, Bicycle-Friendly Communities, Best Art Town, and The Smartest Towns in America.

The city of Boulder is located in Boulder County, home to a number of thriving communities: Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior and Longmont. Residency in the city of Boulder is not a requirement of this position.

Boulder Public Library (BPL) offers traditional as well as digital library services and programs. In addition, BPL provides support for Boulder’s performing and fine arts—through programs such as exhibits, concerts, films, discussions and story-telling for people of all ages and in several languages. Library services are currently provided from the Main Library, two neighborhood branches, and the Carnegie Branch Library for Local History.

The main Boulder Public Library building stretches two blocks and straddles Boulder Creek, whose waters flow from the Continental Divide. Boulder, where the outdoor world is always close by, is a health-centered, fit, high-tech, university-oriented community. BPL patrons and the Boulder community are engaged with high expectations.

Two city council-appointed commissions, the Library Commission and the Arts Commission, serve in an advisory capacity.

For details about Boulder Public Library, visit www.boulderlibrary.org. To read the library’s current Master Plan, visit http://boulderlibrary.org/about/director/

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To APPLY....for this outstanding opportunity, please

submit your resume and cover letter electronically to Peckham & McKenney:

[email protected]

Review of cover letters and resumes will begin on December 13, 2010.

Position is open until filled.

Please do not hesitate to call Phil McKenney toll-free at 866-912-1919

if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.

The City of Boulder believes that a diverse workforce adds quality and perspective to the

services we provide to the public. Therefore, it is the ongoing policy and practice of the City of

Boulder to strive for equal opportunity in employment for all employees and applicants. No

person shall be discriminated against in any term, condition or privilege of employment because of race,

national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, age, military status, marital status, genetic

characteristics or information, gender, gender identity, gender variance, or sexual orientation.

CompensationHiring Range: $91,600 - $121,500. The hiring rate is based upon qualifications.

Insurance: Available medical plans includes choice of two point of service plans. Additional medical coverage is available for cancer, intensive care, andvision care. Dental options are also available.

Retirement: The employee contributes 8 percent and the city contributes 12.8 percent of the employee’s salary to the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association.

Social Security: The city of Boulder does not participate in Social Security. Employees contribute 1.45 percent of their gross income to Medicare with a match by the city.

Vacation: Employees at the Director’s level accrue 23 days per year with less than four years of service, and up to 29 days per year after four years.

Sick Leave: Employees accrue 14 sick days per year.

Holiday: 12 days per year plus three floating holidays.

Mission and VisionBPL’s mission is to enhance the personal and professional growth of Boulder residents and contribute to the development and sustainability of an engaged community through free access to ideas, information, cultural experiences and educational opportunities.

BPL is central to Boulder’s cultural, intellectual and economic life, deeply rooted in the community and responsive to diversity. Both physically and virtually, it is an interactive connection to our past, present and future – enabling the sharing of ideas, access to quality information, inspiration from the arts, and dialogue with others in the community or across the globe.

By the NumbersBudgetIn 2010, BPL’s funding is drawn from the following sources: 89.2 % General Fund (sales tax), 8.46% Property Tax (1/3 mill), and 2.34% Other Revenue (fines and fees). On September 14, a joint study session with the City Council and Library Commission focused on BPL’s Capital and Operational Needs. Materials prepared for the study session is available at: http://boulderlibrary.org/about/director/

BPL’S FISCAL YEAR 2009Library Budget (sales tax funding) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,049,311Arts Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $512,000

Full time equivalentsLibrary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.95Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50

LIBRaRy VISItSIn person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 991,600Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . over 2 million

Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,354,742Library operating expenditures (per capita) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.24Materials expenditures (per capita) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.20

Library DirectorThe City of Boulder seeks a seasoned professional with a record of success at shaping the culture of a complex organization, and leading it to a new level of excellence.

The Library Director will inspire his/her team to achieve goals, creating a spirit of shared focus in which each person is responsible for performance directed at the overall team success. With a sense of future possibilities and a perspective based on real-istic possibilities, the Director will create strategies capable of positioning the library to meet the needs of both present and future generations of users.

In order to provide exceptional library services and arts and cultural programs, the Director is expected to provide strong leadership (internal and external) for the BPL system and implement the vision, mission, goals and strategies of the Library Master Plan.

Responsible for providing library education and promotion with the Community, the Director provides professional guidance and acts as a key member of the City Manager’s management team, and a policy advisor to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Council, Library Commission, Arts Commission, and other committees and public groups in a complex political environment.

The ideal Candidate…Is an effective, and visible leader in the community and works collaboratively with the library’s senior management team, City Manager, elected officials, Library Commission, the Library Foundation, and other key community groups and stakeholders in achieving library goals and objectives.

Will have the ability to engage staff eagerly in the achievement of the community vision for excellence in delivering library services and integrating cutting edge ideas with the strong traditions of Boulder Public Library.

Is able to develop, communicate and implement a shared vision of future library services within the Library staff and the community.

Will demonstrate his/her ability to navigate seamlessly in a complex environment, involving differing expectations of community leaders, staff members and patrons, understanding the need to reconcile disparate points of view.

Will build relationships with people both inside and outside the organization, developing a genuine rapport with many constituencies.

Will be forthright, and quick to manage difficult situations, providing firm and direct feedback, even in challenging circumstances.

Supports the city’s sustainability goals (economic, environmental and social) by ensuring that sustainability is incorporated into the work and the efforts of the library.

Has a demonstrated record of effective fiscal management skills.

Is effective in promoting and working with private entities and generating support for its services.

Is a confident and comfortable public speaker who can cultivate partnerships with local schools, universities, non-profits and organizations in the private sector.

Is a proven leader in the public or non-profit sector with experience in board/commission relationships, managing and creating innovative services, managing and developing staff, fostering relation-ships with engaged stakeholders and customers, and developing revenue sources.

QualificationsFully qualified candidates should have a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Library and Information Sciences or in a related field, and at least eight years of managing and/or leading as a senior manager or Chief Executive Officer in a complex organization, and/or equivalent education and experience.