Library Director of the Huron Public Library in Huron, SD.

Job Announcement for Library Director of the Huron Public Library in Huron, SD.

Huron, SD is located in  northeastern central South Dakota.  Huron has a population of approximately 12,000 people and the economy is supported mainly by agriculture and manufacturing.

The Huron Public Library recently completed an expansion/remodeling project and now the public service area of the building is approx. 200 x 100 sq. ft.  which houses a collection of nearly 110,000 items.  The 2008 circulation was nearly 140,000 items.  The 2010 budget will be $470,000.  Huron Public Library is automated, using ALEPH (Ex Libris), and is a member of the South Dakota Library Network (SDLN).

Below find the Job Announcement with application information.

Library Director – Huron Public Library

 Responsible for all library operations, services, resources and staff.

Education and Experience required for this position:

1. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or Information Science required.

2. Three (3) years experience as a professional librarian.

3. Experience in an automated library preferred, including familiarity with the use and management of computerized library systems and resources,

desired.

_ Comprehensive Benefit Package to include:

_ Health Insurance Plan

_ Retirement Plan

_ Term Life Insurance Plan

_ Vacation / Sick Leave

 Salary: $22.78 – $29.15 DOQ

Must reside within 5 miles of city limits

 Application Packets Available At:

 Huron Public Library

521 Dakota Ave S, Huron SD 57350

Phone: 605-353-8530

City Finance Office

239 Wisconsin Ave SW, PO Box 1369, Huron SD 57350

Phone: 605-353-8505

Online: www.huronsd.com, select the “City Government” tab, then go to

“City Employment”

_ South Dakota Dept of Labor – Huron Office

380 Illinois Ave SW, Huron SD 57350

Phone: 605-353-7155

Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on November 27, 2009

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