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Candidate Profile
Interested candidates should be prepared to embrace the advantages Nevada County offers It is a a a a a a a a a a rural county with quaint towns and small cities A strong sense of community prevails If you are looking for a a a a a a a a place to settle get away from traffic and enjoy the pleasures of residential country living consider becoming the County Librarian Energy and and creativity will will be required in this role Candidates will will need an an an ability to look at at at libraries beyond the the traditional model The ideal candidate will seek to actively engage the the community and and will envision create and and promote each branch as a a a a a a a a a vital piece of the community Potential candidates should demonstrate past experience collaborating with partner agencies constituents and and other members of the the public as as well as as communicating goals and and objectives in in an an an open
and and transparent manner The successful candidate will be able to network with the regional consortium of libraries and and State Library in in order to to bring additional resources and and grants to to fund innovative projects Nevada County would like someone who has exposure to to all areas related to to library services Demonstrated ability recruiting managing developing and retaining staff is also key in this position Priorities for County Librarian:
As a a a a a a result of the the Measure A A tax residents expect their libraries to meet seven main initiatives These include:
» » Extend hours at at library locations
» » Increase children’s services services at at at all age levels such as as as after school programs assistance with homework and reference services » » Enhance increase and and replace outdated library materials
» » » Improve public access to information and and technology resources » » » Improve Improve accessibility for for senior and and library users with disabilities
» » Establish move or or or add library library service locations
in areas were demand and and and cost effectiveness is is is warranted
» Work with Measure A Citizens Oversight Committee and the the Friends of the the Library organizations to ensure funds are distributed equitable The County Librarian is is responsible for ffor working with stakeholders in in a a a a a highly visible effort to plan and implement a a a a a variety of projects/initiatives while continuing to oversee the existing library system 8 Nevada County County – County County Librarian 

























































































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