Library Director | Winfield Public Library
Posted on Feb 17, 2025
Winfield Public Library is seeking a new Director to lead the Library, which is located in Winfield, Illinois, population 9,000. The Library serves a small engaged community, and is proud to be known for being service oriented. The Library’s mission statement is “To be a resource where people of all ages come to find answers, to meet with each other and to nurture their imagination.” We seek an individual to continue this tradition. The candidate should possess a positive attitude and be capable of building a strong rapport with the staff, patrons, Friends Group, the Board, community organizations and the community at large, while effectively managing the staff through supervision, training and recruitment.
The candidate must be a hands-on leader, knowledgeable and comfortable with technology, and how technology is best used in providing library services.
Excellent communication skills are essential, both in interacting with staff and the public. The Director will be expected to be visible in both the Library and the community which it serves. The candidate should be comfortable with the financial documents required to properly maintain library functions, such as Tax Levy, Appropriations Budget, Audit and the Annual Report of Revenues and Expenditures, and also be able to ensure optimal use of Library funds.
Benefits include participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, 2 weeks vacation time after 90 days, 3 sick days after 90 days of employment plus 1 sick day earned per month, 2 personal days after 90 days of employment, medical insurance. Optional 457 plan.
Requirements
Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Studies from an ALA accredited institution and at least 5 years of library experience with increasing responsibilities required. Experience in supervision of staff and building management appreciated but not required.
Salary
$90,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience.
Location
Winfield Public Library
0S291 Winfield Rd.
Winfield, IL 60190
United States
How to apply
Send resume and cover letter to:
Carol Tenyak-O'Connor
c/o Winfield Public Library
0S291 Winfield Rd.
Winfield, IL 60190
or via email to: ctenyak@winfield.lib.il.us.
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