Library Director, Eureka Public Library District, Eureka IL
· Position: Full Time, exempt
· Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000, depending upon qualifications
· Benefits package includes:
o Medical and life insurance
o Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
o Paid vacation and sick time
o Holiday pay
The Board of Trustees of the Eureka Public Library District is searching for a leader to serve as Library Director. The Director will work with the Library Board and staff to continue designing and providing library services that meet the present and future needs of our community. The Director is the “face” of the library, as well as the staff leader, focusing on the development of the staff and the library in a way that meets the needs and desires of the community we serve.
Governed by an elected seven-member Board of Trustees, the Eureka Public Library District serves a rural constituency of 6,553. The Director supervises a staff of twelve employees (five full-time) with a $675,000 budget and an annual circulation of 138,103 (FY2021). Eureka Public Library District is considered a strong, healthy community asset. The Board of Trustees is seeking a dynamic leader that will continue to help the library grow by exploring new innovative ways of providing service, and by maintaining strong relationships with schools, businesses, community organizations, and the public.
The director serves as the chief executive officer of the library, implements library policies and projects, and provides leadership for improving public library service to the community.
Job Description:
· Assumes full responsibility for all library operations; carries out policies and procedures of the library; provides leadership and direction of short-range and long-range plans; gathers data and prepares recommendations for suggested changes and improvements.
· Establishes and implements service and staffing levels while monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of service in correlation with available resources.
· Designates materials selection, marketing, and programming activities to appropriate staff members while overseeing the processes involved.
· Prepares annual budget and ensures the efficient use of the trustee-approved budget plan.
· Assists the Board of Trustees in the execution of their duties including all required ordinances, reports, and legal documentation.
· Represents the library in community service organizations, and serves as a liaison for the library in interactions with the city, school district, and other local establishments.
· Responds to community inquiries regarding library services, reference questions, programs, technology advances, and opportunities for library participation.
A complete job description is available upon request.
Education and Experience:
· MLS, MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution. Applicants completing a degree within six months will be considered.
· Experience working in a public library, preferably in a professional role.
· Must be bondable and pass a full criminal check including suitability for working with children.
To Apply:
Deadline: May 12, 2023.
Applications should include a cover letter, concise resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Applications can be emailed to: [email protected]
Mailed to:
Jane Burke
Eureka Public Library District
202 S. Main, Eureka IL 61530
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