Nature of Work/Essential FunctionsOnline applications beginning March 6, 2023The Finance Manager oversees the budget and purchasing activities of the Evanston Public Library through the creation of the annual budget and provision of monthly financial reports and through the supervision of the procurement and administrative support staff. The Finance Manager serves as a key advisor to the Executive Director on all fiscal policy matters, including financial reporting; payroll administration; financial planning and financial forecasting; budget development and management; accounts receivable; and purchasing. They work with staff and Library operating departments to ensure that financial policies and practices are consistent with operational needs, and that generally accepted business practice ...

Library Director – West Lafayette Public Library (IN)The Board of Trustees of theWest Lafayette Public Library (IN)seeks a forward-focused and highly motivated individual to serve as its next Library Director. Serving the 44,600 residents of West Lafayette from a single 59,000 square foot downtown location with 9.53 FTE and a $1.1 million budget, WLPL is working every day to be the community’s center for lifelong learning, the collector of the community’s written and audio-visual heritage, and the gateway to resources within and beyond its walls. The seven board members are appointed by a combination of the West Lafayette School Corporation, Tippecanoe County Schools, West Lafayette mayor, Tippecanoe County Commissioners, West Lafayette City Council, and the Tippecanoe County Council ...

The Van Wylen Library at Hope College is seeking an visiting appointment for an enthusiastic, service and team-oriented Research and Instruction Librarian for the 2023-24 academic year (11 month non-tenure track faculty appointment July/Aug, 2023 – June 30, 2024)Research and instructional services at Van Wylen Library aim to teach and assist users in the successful retrieval of information for their curricular and research needs while at Hope, and to prepare them to be effective, life-long critical users of information in its many forms and contexts.This person will work with a team of three other teaching librarians under the supervision of the Head of Research & Instruction. Responsibilities include: provide in-person and remote (email, video conferencing, etc.) research help to pa ...

Are you ready for the next step in your career?We are excited to be partnering with Worthington Libraries to help them find their next Chief Fiscal Officer.About the OpportunityThis is a key strategic leadership position that serves as an essential member of, and trusted fiscal advisor to, an all-star leadership team who drive the Library’s mission to ‘connect people to a world of ideas and each other’. Reporting to a seven-person Board of Trustees and supervising a department staff of two, the Chief Fiscal Officer also ensures that all financial operations comply with applicable laws and statutes of the State of Ohio, state auditing requirements, sound finance and accounting practices, and established policies and decisions of the Board of Trustees for a three branch library system ...

Executive Director – Flint Public Library (MI)TheFlint Public Library (MI)Board of Trustees seeks an innovative, daring, and thoughtful individual as its next Executive Director. A 2019 IMLS National Medal finalist, FPL is working to transform its community through a completely renovated 90,000 square-foot Main Library and its dedicated staff of 32.2 FTE. The renovated library re-opened in May 2022 with double the children’s learning and digital learning spaces, two-thirds more room in the award-winning Local History & Genealogy collection, and 19 technology-rich meeting rooms of various sizes that are available to the public. Approximately 40% of the renovation was funded through a bond issue, with the remaining 60% covered by philanthropy. Once the bond is paid off, the library w ...

Executive Director,Batavia Public Library District (Chicago West Suburban)Don’t miss this exciting opportunity located in Northern Illinois! The Batavia Public Library District is looking for its next great Executive Director. The library, with an operating budget of about $4.7 million, provides services to nearly 26,600 people. This opportunity is open due to the June 1, 2023 retirement of the current Executive Director.Located along the scenic Fox River about 45 miles west of Chicago, Batavia is a charming community that enjoys a rich history, bustling downtown, lively art scene, and convenient access to major highways and commuter rail.The library is housed in a beautiful building located in the heart of the downtown district. The Executive Director opening is a wonderful opportunity ...

Library Director – Massillon Public LibraryTheMassillon Public Library (OH)Board of Trustees seeks an energetic and forward-thinking professional to serve as Library Director. From a historic Main Library that anchors an active downtown business district, the library has a long history of meaningful involvement with the community. The library serves the city of Massillon and, since the 1930s, the tight-knit villages of Brewster and Navarre which are located in the rural southwest area of the county. With an operating budget of over $3 million, the 69 employees (30 FTE) serve over 30,000 registered borrowers from the Main Library, two branches, and a bookmobile. Key initiatives for a new Director include creating and implementing a new strategic plan; discovering new ways of engaging the ...

Executive Director, Lake Forest Library (North Suburban Chicago)The Lake Forest Library seeks a forward-thinking and energetic leader to serve as Executive Director. This position is open due to the retirement of the previous Executive Director.Lake Forest, a northern suburb of Chicago, is known for its scenic Lake Michigan shoreline, vibrant downtown, excellent schools, and plentiful suburban amenities. Residents also enjoy easy access to all the cultural, historic, and entertainment opportunities in Chicago.The library provides a welcoming environment in an Art Deco style building that features a domed rotunda, wood-paneled interior, and an unparalleledcollection of art. Lake Forest Library serves approximately 19,400 residents with an annual budget of about $4.5 million and is a signifi ...

Closing Date: Jan. 31, 2023Salary: Range starts $54,704Reports to: Assistant Director for Library DevelopmentMinimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in design or related discipline preferred.Position information: The Oshkosh Public Library seeks a graphic designer to assist in creating visual materials in print and digital formats that will resonate with a broad and diverse population. This position will create designs for print materials, enewsletters and digital content for our website, social media and email marketing. Other duties include basic photography, videography and reporting on social media analytics.The library is looking for a creative individual who can support and amplify the library’s brand, strategic marketing efforts and community impact. The graphic design positio ...

Governors State University is inviting experienced candidates to apply for the position of Dean, University Library at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The position is a 12-moth appointment and reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of the Governors State University (GSU) Library is responsible for providing leadership, innovation and management of the campus library. The Dean will administer the annual budget, supervise the Chair of the Library, along with the faculty librarians, Civil Service staff, and other personnel. The Dean of the Library will collaborate with the deans of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Health and Human Services in support of the institutional mission and goals. The D ...

Library Director – Kalamazoo Public Library (MI)The award-winning, successfulKalamazoo (MI) Public Libraryseeks a leader who will serve both the library and the community as an engaged, active participant and contributor. The seven-member elected Board of Trustees and the staff (136 FTE) are pledged to social justice principles through its strong programs and services supporting 116,000 community residents. The library has a $12.7 million annual operating budget, with a Central Library, four neighborhood branch locations, the KPL Mobile Library, and a supportive Friends of the Library organization. The library emphasizes preschool literacy as a Family Place Library and has developed critical services including OneCard—a program to provide library cards to all Kalamazoo Public Schools c ...

Library Director – Willard Public Library (IN)TheWillard Public Library (IN)Board of Trustees seeks a trusted leader to be the voice of the library in the community and serve as its next Library Director. As the oldest public library building in Indiana, Willard Public Library honors its legacy with robust genealogy and history collections, dynamic programming, and as a world-famous ghost-hunting site – home to the Grey Lady. Trustees are appointed by a combination of the Board of County Commissioners, the County Council, by the local school board, and the Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library Board. The director will work with 16 FTE, a $1.3 million budget, and a single facility to ensure its patrons have access to historical, recreational, educational, and cultural materials free of ...

Executive Director, Wood Dale Public Library District (West Suburban Chicago)The Wood Dale Public Library District seeks an involved and enthusiastic Executive Director. This position is open due to the retirement of the previous Director.Wood Dale, located less than 25 miles from Chicago’s Loop, is home to about 14,000 residents who enjoy good schools, a strong economic base, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and convenient access to major highways, commuter rail, and Chicago’s two international airports.The library just completed a beautiful renovation and expansion project. The staff and board are excited to explore ideas for the enhanced programming and resources that was made possible by the new space.The Executive Director position is well-suited to someone with t ...

Executive Director – Reaching Across Illinois Library System (IL)TheReaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)Board of Directors seeks a visionary, innovative, and highly collaborative Executive Director to lead an award-winning, nationally recognized multitype library system into the future. The RAILS mission statement is:We Connect Libraries, and RAILS is all about connections. The system connects libraries to each other by helping them share resources as widely as possible, including physical materials, e-resources, best practices, and knowledge. The system connects libraries to information by providing continuing education, consulting, and other resources to help libraries stay on top of relevant issues and meet current and anticipated challenges. This includes developing activi ...

Executive Director, Warrenville Public Library District (West Suburban Chicago)The Board of Trustees of the Warrenville Public Library District in Warrenville, Illinois seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Executive Director. The library is known for its friendly staff, supportive board of trustees, and the high level of service it provides to its community. This opportunity is open due to the upcoming retirement for the current Executive Director.Warrenville is located about 31 miles west of Chicago in a region renowned for advanced technology companies, national laboratories, and universities and colleges. The local economy is strong and diverse. Residents enjoy all the amenities of suburban life plus easy access to the Chicago metro region.The library serves about 14,100 peo ...

Chief Executive Officer – Indianapolis Public Library (IN)Excited for new leadership, theIndianapolis Public Library (IndyPL)is eager to be more inclusive, uplift all voices, and create lasting institutional change. IndyPL believes this can be achieved through open communication, breaking down barriers to service, and finding more opportunities to provide Indianapolis with the essential resources and services it deserves. The Board of Trustees, staff, and community have spent the past year looking within and are seeking a transformational leader who can guide the library on its journey toward becoming a more welcoming and inclusive institution. The library desires a committed professional who can create collaborative structures, amplify the library’s voice, and forge a path forward tog ...

Ohio is home to some of the nation’s best libraries. Here is your chance to lead one.The trustees of the Oberlin Public Library in Oberlin, Ohio are seeking a forward-thinking, strategic leader as its next Director. This hands-on, mission-oriented leadership position will plan, implement, and administer all aspects of the operation of the Oberlin Public Library. The new Director will provide strategic leadership and possess a strong orientation towards vision, customer service, staff training and development, innovation, intellectual freedom, and increasing community collaboration.About Oberlin Public LibraryThe Library is committed to its mission of informing, educating, inspiring, and entertaining. They strive to create an environment where civic engagement, learning, and literacy thri ...

Executive Director – La Grange Public Library (IL)Learn.Explore.Connect. TheLa Grange Public Library(IL) invites you to consider becoming its next Executive Director.The seven-member Board of Trustees seeks an Executive Director who will commit to developing, enhancing, and supporting new library services and programs for the community. The La Grange Public Library serves 15,600+ residents from a centrally located and highly accessible downtown building. With a vital staff (26 FTE), a dedicated Library Board, and a $3 million annual budget, the library seeks the leadership of a visionary and innovative Executive Director. Highlights include excellent children’s programs, the Digital Studio, and a dynamic collection that provides current traditional materials as well as Library of Thing ...

Director,Peabody Public Library (Northeast Indiana)Don’t miss this terrific opportunity located in Northeast Indiana!The Peabody Public Library (PPL) in Columbia City is looking for its next great Director. This position is open due to the upcoming retirement of the current Director.Columbia City is a growing community located between the cities of Warsaw and Fort Wayne. It is known for its abundant community spirit, historic charm, and family-friendly living options.Housed in a beautiful building adjacent to a large wetlands, PPL serves more than 15,000 area residents with a budget of about $1.6 million and a staff of 20 people.If you are an innovative thinker whois excited about leading alibrary that embraces its vital role in the life of a friendly and supportive community, please con ...

Murphy Library at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse seeks an innovative and collaborative librarian to lead the library’s electronic resources and acquisitions operations. As the Electronic Resources & Acquisitions Librarian, you will lead the management of acquisitions processes for all formats, work to ensure that electronic resources are as widely accessible as possible, and coordinate the Library's response to access issues that involve electronic resources. As a member of the Library Department, you will participate in reference services and information literacy instruction. This is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with the expectations for librarianship, scholarship, and service. ...

Director/CEO – Worthington Libraries (OH)TheWorthington Libraries (OH)Board of Trustees seeks a visionary leader, consensus builder, and strong library advocate as its next Director/CEO. As one of only six libraries in the country to have received theLibrary Journal 5-Star Awardevery year since 2007, Worthington Libraries is committed to providing excellent service and resources to a population of 60,000 residents out of three physical locations and its website,worthingtonlibraries.org.The 2007 National Library of the Year, Worthington Libraries is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Worthington School District Board of Education, has 142 FTE, and a $15 million budget generated from the Ohio Public Library Fund and two local permanent property tax levies totalin ...

Ohio is home to some of the nation’s best libraries. Here is your chance to lead one.The trustees of the Ritter Public Library in Vermilion, Ohio are seeking a visionary leader as its next Director. This highly visible, mission-oriented leadership position will plan, implement, and administer all aspects of the operation of the Ritter Public Library. In addition, the new Director will provide strategic leadership and possess a strong orientation towards intellectual freedom, service, innovation, and community collaboration to meet the new challenges and changing needs of the Library’s customers and the larger community.About Ritter Public LibraryThe Library’s mission is to enrich, empower, entertain. It provides the residents of the Vermilion Local Schools district with a variety of ...

*Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.NATURE OF WORK:Under the administrative direction of the Executive Director, the Access Services Manager plans, directs, coordinates and manages the technical services, circulation, collection development, and automation operations of all library facilities and locations. This includes: serving as liaison with the consortium that provides the Library’s integrated library system; preparing and maintaining computer databases for the recording of and access to the materials in the Library’s collection; managing the team responsible for ordering, cataloging, classifying, and processing of all library materials acquired by the Library and the team responsible for circulation desk an ...

Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pmSome nights and weekends may be required*Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for the range.NATURE OF WORK:The Teen Services team at EPL is looking for an enthusiastic candidate, who is eager to share their knowledge and skills. This candidate should be motivated and always willing to learn new skills. This position will oversee in house programming for teens at the Main Library.Responsible for providing programming, reference and reader’s advisory services to teens (grades 6-12) and adults at the Evanston Public Library.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):Plans, presents, and evaluates innovative hands-on programming for teens (grades ...

Schedule:Tuesday 10-5 (7 hrs)Thursday 10-5 (7 hrs)Saturday 1-6(5bhrs)Sunday 12-6 (6 hrs)NATURE OF WORK:Using excellent customer service skills, assist patrons at the circulation desk by answering questions, providing directions, checking in and out library materials as well as processing registration, fines and fees.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):· Assist patrons at the circulation desk by using the computer system to check in/out and renew library materials and resolve problems.· Accept fines and fees from patrons using a cash register and credit card machine.· Handle incoming circulation desk phone calls with a high level of customer service.· Provide exceptional customer service on a daily basis.· Provide library assistance in th ...

Due to an upcoming retirement, Winnefox Library System, based in Oshkosh WI, is looking for an innovative and organized individual to get passionately involved in library system work in support of small to mid-size public libraries. The future Public Library Development Consultant will embrace changing library trends, think creatively about educational opportunities, and be able to adapt to challenges and opportunities.Duties:The PLD Consultant is responsible for the coordination, publicity, and administration of continuing education workshops provided to the librarians in the four library systems in the Northeastern Wisconsin (NEWI) Continuing Education Partnership. This position is responsible for training member library staff in the fields of staff development, public information conten ...

Research information management (RIM) workflows at universities are increasingly intersecting with library workflows, particularly regarding data management, funder compliance, and preservation of the institution’s scholarly record.The Successful CandidateThe Research Information Management Librarian reports to the Director of the IUPUI University Library Center for Digital Scholarship. The successful candidate will be someone interested in collaborating with others, flexible in their approach to solving problems, and with a desire to learn. There are multiple paths toward success in this position and each may look slightly different depending on the successful candidate’s interests and experience. University Library is especially interested in promoting an environment of diversity a ...

NATURE OF WORK:The Engagement Services team is seeking dedicated, creative individuals who are eager to join our new library branch at the Robert Crown CenterThis position is responsible for assisting all who enter the facility by answering questions, providing directions, checking in and out library materials, processing library card registrations, and assisting patrons in the use of public computers, print, and electronic resources along with using library tools to reserve rooms and identify and register patrons for programs.This candidate should reflect the diversity of our community through lived experience and is exploring what equitable access to resources means to Evanston.These individuals will play a significant role in providing a welcoming, safe, and well-maintained facility for ...

The OpportunityOn behalf of our client, CLEVNET, we are seeking exceptional candidates for the Director of CLEVNET position.This highly visible, mission-oriented, leadership position is responsible for setting the strategic direction of CLEVNET and leading its overall operations and virtual team members. In this multifaceted, challenging role, you will:· Manage the development, implementation, application, maintenance, and support of library service and information management software [including integrated library system (ILS), eMedia, and library databases] for CLEVNET member libraries.· Collaborate with the CLEVNET Executive Panel and Cleveland Public Library leadership to develop new technical and governance policies and procedures and to launch new initiatives to improve offerings, s ...

Schedule:Part-Time - 21 Hours per week Sunday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thursday:1:00 pm - 6:00 pmSalary: $22.743 - $28.897/hourly**Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for the range.NATURE OF WORK:Part of Innovation and Digital Learning team. This position is responsible for planning, running and evaluating innovative technology programming for adults and all types of exciting programs (virtual and in person) for teens (grades 6-12). Innovation and Digital Learning assistants will work at the technology desk and in the Teen Loft. While working at the technology desk IDL assistants will help patrons with their technology needs and troubleshooting issues t ...