Library System Director | Northern Waters Library Service
Posted on Oct 8, 2024
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for libraries and community service? The Northern Waters Library Service (NWLS) is seeking a dedicated and dynamic System Director to guide our organization into the future. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the library landscape across our eight-county service area while ensuring that our member libraries thrive.
About Us: At NWLS, we believe in the transformative power of libraries. Our mission is to support and enhance the services of our member libraries, helping them provide exceptional resources to their communities. Join us as we continue to innovate and advocate for library services in Northern Wisconsin.
Position Overview: As the System Director, you will work closely with our Board of Trustees to lead NWLS in achieving its strategic goals. You will oversee daily operations, manage budgets, and provide essential consulting services to our member libraries. Your leadership will be vital in fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and efficiency flourish.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the executive officer of NWLS, advising the Board on policy, planning, and budgeting.
- Develop and manage the annual budget, strategic plans, and compliance documents.
- Cultivate relationships with member libraries and advocate for their needs at local and state levels.
- Recruit, supervise, and mentor NWLS staff, creating a work culture that promotes excellence.
- Monitor legislative developments and engage with stakeholders to generate support for library initiatives.
- Maintain a strong understanding of public library management principles and practices.
- Oversees NWLS activities to ensure compliance with public library system requirements from the Wisconsin Department of Instruction.
Why Join NWLS?
- Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in enhancing library services across Northern Wisconsin.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with dedicated professionals who share your passion for libraries.
- Flexible Work Arrangement: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional Growth: Engage in ongoing education and development opportunities.
- Generous Benefits: Health insurance, Wisconsin Retirement System, robust paid time off package and more.
If you’re ready to make a difference in the library community and lead with vision and integrity, we encourage you to apply!
Requirements
- Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school.
- Eligibility for Wisconsin Grade 1 library certification.
- 5 plus years of library management experience, with progressive supervisory responsibility in a library system, consortium, or public library setting.
- Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
- Residency within the 8-county service area, timeframe negotiable.
Salary
90,000
Location
Northern Waters Library Service
3200 Lake Shore Dr. E.
Ashland, WI 54806
United States
How to apply
Application Process: Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your qualifications, and three professional references to hr@northernwaters.org. For more information about the position or NWLS, visit our website at northernwaters.org.
A full position description can be found here. Application Deadline: October 28, 2024
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