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Columbus Public Library
223 James Street
Columbus WI 53925
920-623-5910
[email protected]
Title: Library Director
Application Deadline: July 29, or until filled. See below for details.
Anticipated Start: August/ September 2019
Nationally recognized in 2017 by Library Journal as a “Best Small Libraries in America” finalist, the Columbus Public Library was also awarded an ALA Harwood Grant and an IMLS Community Engagement Grant. This busy, beloved library seeks a creative, dynamic community-minded director with the skills to manage daily activities as well as the leadership and vision to guide the library into the future.
Located 30 minutes northeast of Madison, the Columbus Public Library serves a city population of 5,000 plus several thousand patrons in surrounding Dodge, Dane and Columbia counties. The library includes the historic landmark building plus an annex with a bookstore, meeting/education spaces and artists studios. The 2018 operating budget was $440,000 with 10 part- and full-time staff. Circulation in 2018 was 100,000 with more than 87,000 patron visits including more than 8,000 children. The Library is home to the Friends of the Library and the Columbus Literacy Council. It coordinates activities with the Columbus Area Historical Society, the Columbus Senior Center, Columbus Community Hospital, local civic groups and area public schools. The library is a member of the South Central Library System and LINKcat consortium.
The Library Director reports to the Columbus Public Library Board of Directors.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Overall administration of the library
Supervision, motivation, review and inspiration of staff
Financial management including budgeting and reporting
Maintenance and upgrading of technology
Strategic planning
Programming, outreach and community engagement
Building oversight and project implementation
Grant writing, fundraising/development
Advocacy of the library before local and state government, civic groups and organizations
Minimum Qualifications (consistent with job description):
Bachelor’s degree.
Grade 2 Wisconsin Library certification required within two years of employment.
Master of Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited institution (Grade 1 certification) preferred.
Management and supervisory responsibility or five years of progressively more responsible library management experience.
Salary and benefits:
Starting salary minimum $58,000 plus a competitive benefits package
Application Deadline: July 29, or until filled. A complete job description and Applications are available on the City of Columbus website: www.cityofcolumbuswi.com and the Columbus Public Library website: www.ColumbusPublicLibrary.info
Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to: Merry Anderson, CPL Search Committee at [email protected].
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with a disability may request accommodations needed in the application and/or interview process. |
