[Michlib-l] New Director opportunities in Iowa and Illinois

[Beth Barker]

Director - Dubuque County Library District (IA)

The Dubuque County Library District<https://www.dubcolib.org/> (IA) Board of Trustees is seeking an empowering and innovative leader to serve as the next Director. This individual will inspire staff and engage the community in the library's mission to learn, connect, create, and grow. The Director will manage 10.81 FTE across five locations, oversee a $1 million budget, implement the strategic plan, and handle the day-to-day operations of the library system. Following a recent rebranding, the library has experienced renewed interest in its services, diverse programming for all ages, and increased community engagement. The new Director will collaborate with the board, staff, and city officials to further extend the district's reach and impact.

Qualifications: A master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or its international equivalent is required. Strong preference will be given to applicants with five years of professional and progressively responsible experience within a public library and those with at least two years of supervisory or department head level experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with employees, the board, other agencies, and the public. For a full listing of job responsibilities, please see the job description<https://bradburymiller.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Director-Position-Description-12-2024.pdf>.

Compensation: The hiring salary range is $95,000 - $110,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.

Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Dubuque County Library District and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, February 2, 2025.


Library Director - Byron Public Library District (IL)

Byron Public Library District<https://www.byronlibrary.org/> (IL) is seeking an experienced public library administrator to lead the organization into the future as their next Library Director. Reporting to a seven-person library board, this hands-on, collaborative manager directs the operations of a beautiful 29,000 square foot standalone library location and manages an engaged staff of 9.25 FTE. This participatory and proactive individual will build community partnerships, bolster rapport with local stakeholders, and initiate and maintain a positive internal organizational culture.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university, and five years of progressively responsible library administration experience including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.

Compensation: The hiring salary range is $85,000 - $100,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.

Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/>  (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Byron Public Library District and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, February 16, 2025.

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Beth Barker (she/her)
Director of Finance and Communication
Bradbury Miller Associates
330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/>
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