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Library Director

Ohio Township Public Library System

Newburgh, Indiana

Welcome to our town-as the next director of the Ohio Township Public Library System. The Library Board of Trustees seeks a new leader to help continue and enhance the Library's successful role as a creative, cultural, and collaborative connection in the community. The Library Director will work strategically with local organizations and agencies and be responsive to the needs and concerns of staff, patrons, and the community. Ohio Township Public Library System is an independent district with a tax rate exclusively dedicated to public library service. Governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, the Library staff of 50 serves the 37,749 citizens in Ohio Township with a $2 million dollar annual budget. The Library consists of the new Central Library and two branch facilities. The challenge ...
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  • Newburgh, IN

Teen Services Librarian

City of Madison

Madison, WI

Madison Public Library is seeking two teen librarians who will embrace our mission to celebrate ideas, promote creativity, connect people and enrich lives and share our vision of the library as a place to learn, share, and create. Be a member of a professional team that paves the way for teens to engage and connect, to utilize resources from books to apps, to learn from experts in the local and global community. Join with collaborative partners in crafting and facilitating community wide, interest-based Out of School Time and set the stage for teens to develop 21st century skills. You will help teens become savvy consumers and creators of content. Youwill be an advocate for teens; you'll reach out to all teens. Our Teen Services Librarians take a whole library, whole community approach to ...

Library Director - Milwaukee, WI area

John Keister & Associates: Executive Search

LIBRARY DIRECTOR, Mukwonago, Wisconsin (Milwaukee area) The Mukwonago Public Library seeks an enthusiastic leader who will bring innovative ideas and a passion for libraries to the role of Library Director. Serving over 22,000 residents, the library is located about 30 miles west of Milwaukee and is a member of the Waukesha County Federated Library System. The 27,500 square foot library building, renovated and expanded in 2011, houses a collection of more than 68,000 books and 15,000 audio-visual items. Circulation is about 360,000 items. Annual budget of about $877,000, staff of 14.75 FTE Please visit johnkeister.com/library/mukwonago for details and to apply. Inquiries are welcome. ...
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  • MLS Required
  • Mukwonago, WI

Branch Supervising Librarian

City of Madison

City

This is responsible advanced-level professional library work in providing leadership, coordination and management of staff, library collections and assigned facilities. This class is also characterized by primary emphasis on the development and implementation of a major library program. Work involves considerable programmatic responsibility, judgment and discretion. Under the general direction of the Library Community Services Manager, employees are charged with overseeing effective and efficient library services and directing innovative programmatic improvements in alignment with the Library’s vision, mission and service philosophy. ...

Library Director

Mead Public Library

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

LIBRARY DIRECTOR, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Mead Public Library, located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, seeks a strong and enthusiastic leader to serve as Library Director. Sheboygan is a scenic harbor community located on the shores of Lake Michigan, about an hour north of Milwaukee. The Mead Public Library serves over 69,000 residents of the City of Sheboygan and the surrounding service area. The library serves the public through an attractive, modern building in downtown Sheboygan. The library operates with an annual operating budget of about $3.2 million and a staff of 24 full-time and 30 part-time employees (43 FTE). The 88,000 square foot library building houses a collection of more than 360,000 items. Annual circulation is about 842,000 items. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/ ...
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  • Sheboygan, WI

Head of Youth Services

Indian Prairie Public Library District

401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL

The Head of Youth Services plans, organizes and coordinates a comprehensive program of traditional, virtual and cutting edge services for children from birth through 12th grade and their caregivers. You manage the department’s staff and resources in support of the library’s mission, values and vision. This includes leading, inspiring and mentoring staff, exemplifying excellent service, using innovation and change to plan for the future, and being an essential member of the management team facilitating cooperation and communication within the organization. Responsibilities include managing staff and serving as a role model to inspire staff to be their best and foster teamwork; providing and modeling excellent customer service; leading the staff in development of collections, refere ...

Library Data and Finance Coordinator

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Public Library Development Team

This position provides leadership in the design and implementation of the online statewide system for the collection of annual statistical and financial data for public libraries and other types of libraries. In addition this position collects, edits, and analyzes statewide library data; develops and maintains website and online resources; calculates distribution of state aid to public library systems; provides expert assistance in the evaluation of library and library system services; and provides guidance in the evaluation of public library system operations, services, and financial operations. To view the entire position description, click here: http://hr.dpi.wi.gov/files/hr/pdf/isb_pld.pdf Special Notes: A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of hire. ...

Youth Services Librarian / Head of Youth Services

Stoughton Public Library

Search reopened. The Stoughton Public Library, Stoughton, WI is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) professional Youth Services Librarian to oversee operations of the Youth Services Department. The Library is looking for someone who has experience: working with children of all ages, planning and doing programming, working with collection development, supervising staff, and experience managing and working within the parameters of a budget. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within an integrative collaborative management environment and actively participate on the library management team; schedule innovative and creative programming; teach the use of the public library as a lifelong resource; help staff excel in technological explorations; and consistently prese ...

Library Director

Gossage Sager Associates

Rock Island Public Library, Rock Island, IL

Rock Island Public Library (http://rockislandlibrary.org/) Board of Trustees seeks a visionary leader as their new Director—someone capable of working strategically with community organizations and agencies to develop and enhance library services—and effectively provide and promote those services to the community. The successful candidate will blend creativity and innovation with the heritage and legacy of the Library—the oldest public library in Illinois (1872)—and honor the Library’s commitment to provide each resident “more for your life.” The Library serves this historic Mississippi River community of nearly 40,000 (plus an additional 10,000 served through a contract with the Milan-Blackhawk Area Library District) with three locations—the Main Library downtown and two ...
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  • Rock Island, IL

Executive Director-Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)

Gossage Sager Associates

Burr RIdge, Illinois

The Challenge – to lead a vibrant, connected, accessible network of libraries to improve public education and the quality of life for Illinois citizens (paraphrased from RAILS Vision Statement). The Board of Directors of the newly formed Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) seeks an innovative and creative leader—capable of achieving organizational consensus amid the diverse demands and expectations of staff, member libraries, public officials and citizens. The successful candidate will be able to envision enhanced library services, inspire others to initiate innovative change that supports the cooperative spirit of Illinois libraries, lead a team of highly-talented professionals and relentlessly pursue the vision, mission and values of the System. Reaching Across Illin ...
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  • Willowbrook, IL

Youth Services Librarian

Stoughton Public Library

The Stoughton Public Library, Stoughton, WI is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) professional Youth Services Librarian to oversee operations of the Youth Services Department, including programming, collection development, and outreach. The successful candidate will supervise the department staff, using an integrative collaborative management approach and actively participate on the library management team; schedule innovative and creative programming; teach the use of the public library as a lifelong resource; help staff excel in technological explorations; and consistently present the Stoughton Public Library and its resources to the public in a positive manner. This job also includes the opportunity for teen programming, grant writing, outreach via a wide variety of methods ...

Director of Collection Management

Indianapolis Public Library

Indianapolis, Indiana

Director of Collection Management Indianapolis Public Library (IN) One part library leader, one part 21st century collections expert (print and digital) and one part consummate professional—that’s the blend the Indianapolis Public Library, http://www.imcpl.org/, is seeking in its newly created Director of Collection Management position. The successful candidate will be capable of thinking strategically and acting tactically to ensure this major urban Library’s collections and technology applications provide reliable access and become that equalizing factor for learning within the community. The award-winning Indianapolis Public Library is an exciting work environment—as an independent library district with a permanent tax rate exclusively dedicated to public library services ...
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  • Indianapolis, IN

Librarian

Muskego Public Library

Muskego, WI

The Muskego Public Library is looking for a full time customer service oriented professional librarian to manage and coordinate a variety of technical and public service activities. Responsibilities include cataloging library materials, overseeing the library’s technical services operation, participating in reference and reader’s advisory services and adult collection development duties. The successful applicant must have strong computer skills and should possess a positive achievement oriented attitude. The ideal applicant will have knowledge and understanding of the service role of the public library and be able to apply that knowledge to cataloging and processing of library materials and database management. A Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program is required; experie ...

Executive Director

Stark County District Library

Canton, OH

Responsibilities. The Executive Director reports to a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Stark County Commissioners and the Court of Common Pleas. The Director's major responsibilities are implementing Library policy by recommending, designing, directing, supervising and evaluating an active program of information services, educational opportunities, and cultural activities for the citizens of the District. Specific responsibilities include: administering the overall library program in accordance with Library policies and within the confines of local, state and federal laws; overseeing the preparation of budgets for the library in cooperation with the Fiscal Officer and executing those budgets in a fiscally responsible manner; seeking alternative funding sources for library pr ...
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  • Canton, OH

Executive Director

Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)

The Challenge – to lead a vibrant, connected, accessible network of libraries to improve public education and the quality of life for Illinois citizens (paraphrased from RAILS Vision Statement). The Board of Directors of the newly formed Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) seeks an innovative and creative leader—capable of achieving organizational consensus amid the diverse demands and expectations of staff, member libraries, public officials and citizens. The successful candidate will be able to envision enhanced library services, inspire others to initiate innovative change that supports the cooperative spirit of Illinois libraries, lead a team of highly-talented professionals and relentlessly pursue the vision, mission and values of the System. Reaching Across Illin ...

Library Director

St. Francis Public Library

St. Francis, WI

The St. Francis Public Library Board is seeking a creative and dynamic leader to become our next Library Director. The successful candidate will plan, direct and coordinate all library activities and should possess a positive, achievement-oriented attitude. We are looking for someone with skills in fostering community relations, knowledge of library trends and technology, and the ability to build a team environment. Salary range $55,000 – 65,000 with an attractive benefits package. A job description is available on the library’s website at www.stfrancislibrary.org. ...

Librarian, Online & Distance Learning

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor, MI

ALA/MLS or completion by start date. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills, including demonstrated competence with Microsoft Office and Web 2.0. Willingness to travel occasionally to off-campus sites and to work a flexible schedule as required. Experience in marketing, delivering, and assessing instruction and reference services in a distance learning environment is preferred. Individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University concept and community covenant. (Please see http://bit.ly/wFF1tF.) Will require collaboration with other library units to create, implement, and promote services for off-campus learners who attend SAU centers throughout Michigan or are enrolled in SAUonline program ...
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  • MLS Required
  • Spring Arbor, MI

Library Director

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County

Youngstown, Ohio

The Board of Trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, (http://www.libraryvisit.org/), seeks a dynamic, articulate administrator—skilled in communicating, listening and responding—to lead the Library in providing quality programs and services for this culturally rich and diverse community of 229,000. Entrepreneur magazine (2009) identified Youngstown/Mahoning County as one of the top 10 communities in the U.S. for starting a business. Forbes magazine (2011) called the metro area as “One of the Best Cities for Jobs” in the U.S.--adding to its earlier recognition as one of the “Best Bang for Your Buck” metro areas in the country. Contributing to these accolades are young dynamic political leaders and thriving tech ventures like Turning Technologies (Inc. 5 ...
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  • Youngstown, OH

Library Director

Waukesha Public Library

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Waukesha Public Library, the Wisconsin 2011 Library of the Year, seeks a Library Director who will embrace and champion WPL’s service philosophy - “As Library staff, we provide courteous, responsive, quality service to our citizens. We believe in putting the customer first and that how we treat people is more important than anything else.” Join the City of Waukesha, the Library Board, and the staff of this thriving municipal library as the Waukesha Public Library (http://www.waukesha.lib.wi.us/) continues to play its pivotal role as library, community partner and arts center. Serving 93,237 people, WPL is a single 71,566 sq. ft. facility—stunningly renovated and centrally located in an inviting park setting. With a team of 43 FTEs, a vital Friends group and a $3.6 million doll ...
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  • Waukesha, WI

Library Director

The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County

Youngstown, Ohio

Responsibilities. The Library Director reports to a 15-member, self-perpetuating Board of Trustees and is the Chief Executive Officer of the Library, managing the affairs of the Library and is responsible for achieving the Library’s mission and goals within the context of community needs and priorities. Overall responsibilities include: fostering effective internal and external communications; providing sound fiscal management, strengthening current and seeking additional revenue sources ; developing and implementing strategic plans which foster a shared vision of service; and enhancing collaborative relationships with a variety of local, regional and statewide organizations and agencies. See http://www.gossagesager.com/PLYMCdirector.pdf for additional details. ...

Library Director

Gossage Sager Associates

Brown County Public Library, Indiana

Responsibilities: In addition to a commitment to the mission and philosophy of public library service, the Library Director must demonstrate excellent leadership skills, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and work effectively with library trustees, elected officials, staff and community groups. ...

Chief Executive Officer

Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library

Indianapolis, Indiana

“For every individual…A Public Library.” Join the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (http://www.imcpl.org/) Board of Trustees and staff as they work to make this goal a reality for their communities each and every day. The Board is currently seeking an energetic new leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer for the organization and build on its already outstanding program of services to achieve even greater levels of excellence and community participation. The award-winning Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library—the American Library Association’s “Library of the Future for 2009”—is an independent library district with a permanent tax rate exclusively dedicated to public library services. Governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, the Library staff (400FTE ...
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  • MLS Required
  • Indianapolis, IN

Library Director

Gossage Sager Associates

Downers Grove Public Library

Discover Downers Grove! The Downers Grove Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a new Library Director to maintain and grow this excellent library program. Work with the Board to determine the strategic direction for the library; serve as the “face of the Library” with the local and regional community; develop and implement plans for interior renovation and space design, new library programs, and innovative technologies; and work with the Friends of the Library and the Foundation to develop alternative funding streams to enrich library services. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that inspire and motivate; experience as budget officer developing annual budget proposal linked to Board policies and priorities; be a good listener who is responsive to needs ...
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  • MLS Required
  • Downers Grove, IL

Library Director

Kent District Library

Comstock Park, MI

Responsibilities. The Director of the Kent District Library reports to an eight member Board of Trustees and is responsible for planning and directing the overall operations and management of the District; implementing the mission and goals of the Library as set by the Library Board; and functioning with a maximum degree of latitude for independent action within the scope of Library policy as set by the Library Board. Essential duties include: ensuring the level of patron service, public goodwill and patron satisfaction; meeting the Library’s goals and objectives through developing and implementing strategic planning; establishing priorities, procedures and general practices for the Library; preparing annual budget documentation and justification for approval by the Board; directing the ...
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  • MLS Required
  • Comstock Park, MI

Director

Baraboo Public Library

The City of Baraboo, Wisconsin, a growing community of 11,250 near the scenic bluffs of Devil’s Lake, seeks a dynamic and enthusiastic Director responsible for all aspects of library administration. Requires strong management and communication skills, an ALA-MLS, eligibility for Wisconsin Grade 1 Public Librarian Certification, and five years progressively responsible library experience. The library in 2011 will embark on an ambitious fundraising program to support a planned building and expansion program and the director will play a key leadership role in internal planning and community outreach. With an annual circulation of over 268,000 and a staff of 10.5 FTE, the library is member of the Library Interchange Network and the South-Central Library System. Starting salary range is ...

Library Director

Kent District Library

Constock Park, MI

The Director of the Kent District Library reports to an eight member Board of Trustees and is responsible for planning and directing the overall operations and management of the District; implementing the mission and goals of the Library as set by the Library Board; and functioning with a maximum degree of latitude for independent action within the scope of Library policy as set by the Library Board. Essential duties include: ensuring the level of patron service, public goodwill and patron satisfaction meet the Library’s goals and objectives; establishing priorities, procedures and general practices for the Library; preparing annual budget documentation and justification for approval by the Board; directing the expenditure of Library funds and allocation of resources; Establishing and m ...
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  • MLS Required
  • Comstock Park, MI

Director, Library Services

American InterContinental University

AIU Online - Hoffman Estates, IL

Libraries are a catalyst for increased student achievement and lifelong learning. This position is responsible for maintaining online library that offers full library services to online students seeking undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The online library directly supports instructional needs of the university students and faculty, distance education and lifelong learning. Is accountable for assuring consistently high levels of integrity across all interactions, activities and data throughout the University. Maintenance and administration of current online library resources and functionality. Provide access to information and ideas by directing students to current resources that support the curriculum. Continued development of online library resources in conjunction wi ...
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  • MLS Required
  • Hoffman Estates, IL

Library Director

Worthington Libraries

Worthington, Ohio

Responsibilities. The Director of the Worthington Libraries will report to a seven-member Board of Trustees and work with the Board, staff and major stakeholders to achieve the strategic vision for the Library as defined in its 2010-2012 Strategic Plan. Overall responsibilities include: continuing and building on extensive collaborative partnerships with other library systems and community organizations; leading a team of talented professionals to manage exceptional library services and programs; providing sound fiscal management while continuing to build and strengthen resources; and implementing new technologies to diversify access to information. For additional details see the complete job description at http://www.gossagesager.com/wjd.pdf. ...

Library Director

City of Altoona

The City of Altoona, Iowa, a fast growing suburb of Des Moines, is accepting applications for Library This position reports to a five member Board of Trustees. The director supervises 18 full and part-time employees. The library serves a population of over 15,000 and has an annual budget of $640,000. The position involves overseeing all aspects of library operations, including staff supervision, budget management, technology planning, collection development, and working with the community and the Library Board of Trustees. ...

Library Director

St. Francis Public Library

St. Francis Wisconsin

The St. Francis Public Library Board is seeking a creative and dynamic leader to become our next Library Director. The successful candidate will plan, direct and coordinate all library activities and should possess a positive, achievement-oriented attitude. We are looking for someone with skills in fostering community relations, knowledge of library trends and technology, and the ability to build a team environment. The position requires an MLS from an ALA-accredited school, Wisconsin Grade One certification, and 5 years library experience with progressive responsibility and 2 years supervisory experience. ...
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  • MLS Required
  • Saint Francis, WI