[Asis-l] RUSA Executive Director position

[Amy Tracy Wells]

The American Library Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies and Reference and User Services Association

Executive Director

The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies and the 
Reference and User Services Association, divisions of The American 
Library Association, with a combined membership of over 6,000, are 
seeking an Executive Director.
· The Reference and User Services Association is responsible for 
stimulating and supporting excellence in the delivery of general library 
services and materials to adults, and the provision of reference and 
information services, collection development, and resource sharing for 
all ages, in every type of library.
· The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies ASCLA 
enhances the development and effectiveness of a diverse range of library 
services through state library agencies, multitype library cooperatives, 
independent librarians, and specialized library agencies serving the 
information needs of persons whose access to library services is limited 
because of confinement, sensory, mental, physical, health, or behavioral 
conditions.

The ASCLA - RUSA Executive Director is responsible for day-to-day 
management of each division, including a staff of three and a budget in 
excess of $600,000, publications (including a refereed journal and a 
newsletter), several major awards, and other initiatives and programs. 
The ASCLA - RUSA Executive Director advocates for the mission of each of 
those divisions within ALA, as well as externally.

The ASCLA - RUSA Executive Director reports to the ALA Senior Associate 
Executive Director and works with two elected Boards of Directors. The 
ASCLA - RUSA Executive Director works collaboratively with staff and 
members in all areas of the Association. The ASCLA - RUSA Executive 
Director is part of the ALA Member Programs and Services Team, which 
includes executive directors of eleven ALA divisions, as well as 
directors of ALA program offices, ALA Conference Services and ALA 
Information Technology and Telecommunications, and the ALA-APA Director.

Qualifications: Requires at least two years of management experience. 
Management experience in an association environment is strongly 
preferred. A graduate degree in library science from an ALA-recognized 
program is strongly preferred; equivalent education, and experience in 
nonprofit management may be considered. The successful candidate will 
have experience supervising staff and working with teams; outstanding 
communication skills; strong organizational skills; entrepreneurial 
skills and history; and the ability to develop and maintain effective 
working relationships with two elected Boards of Directors, members and 
volunteers, staff and colleagues, funders, vendors and cooperating 
organizations. Experience working with volunteer boards and 
revenue-based budgets is highly desirable.

Starting Salary: Negotiable $86,020, based on experience.

Closing Date: Consideration of candidates will begin on February 12 and 
continue until position is filled.

For consideration, send a letter of application, resume, and names of 
three references to:

American Library Association
Human Resources Department,
ASCLA-RUSA/EXEC
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
FAX: 312-280-5270
Email: dragsdal at ala.org

The American Library Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Applications are invited from women, minorities, veterans, and people 
with disabilities.