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Please complete the job listing form to submit a listing. Contact [email protected] to remove a listing. The ARSL Job Board is updated every Friday. Available JobsLibrary Director, Jerome Public Library, IDOpening Date: 02/02/2026 Closing Date: 03/31/2026 Job Description: The Sioux City Public Library (IA) Board of Trustees invites applications for the position of Library Director, an exceptional leadership opportunity to guide a dynamic, three-branch library system serving a diverse community of approximately 85,000 residents. The Sioux City Public Library is a cornerstone of the community, offering access to more than 300,000 physical and digital materials, innovative technology, and hundreds of educational and cultural programs each year. With an annual operating budget of approximately $4 million and a staff of over 30 dedicated professionals, the library provides vital resources that support literacy, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning. From the Main Library downtown to the Morningside and Perry Creek Branches, Sioux City Public Library serves as a welcoming space for curiosity, connection, and community growth. Reporting to the seven-member Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director provides strategic vision, administrative leadership, and fiscal oversight for all library operations. The director is responsible for managing personnel, budgeting, and facilities; implementing Board policy; and advancing the library’s mission to connect people and ideas to empower and enrich the community. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, collaborative leader who values public service, champions intellectual freedom, and fosters a culture of inclusion, creativity, and accountability. Sioux City offers the convenience and accessibility of a smaller city paired with a wide range of amenities. Its walkable downtown features local coffee shops, a seasonal farmers’ market, and diverse dining options. The city punches above its weight in live music and theater, with venues such as the Orpheum Theatre, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, and Tyson Events Center, supported by a vibrant local arts community. Just beyond the city lie the Loess Hills—a rare and scenic landform ideal for hiking and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, including museums, art centers, sports facilities, nature areas, bike trails, a BMX course, a tubing hill, and a new water park opening this year. Sioux City is within easy reach of larger metro areas and experiences all four seasons, allowing for year-round outdoor activities. With a strong sense of community, minimal traffic, and a reasonable cost of living, Sioux City is a comfortable and family-friendly place to live and work. Key Responsibilities are to provide overall direction, leadership, and management for all Library operations, services, and staff; develop and implement strategic plans, goals, and policies in collaboration with the Library Board of Trustees; prepare and administer the library’s annual budget and ensure responsible fiscal management; lead staff development and maintain a supportive, team-oriented workplace culture; advocate for the library with city officials, community partners, and state and regional library organizations; oversee facilities management, technology innovation, and capital improvement initiatives; work closely with the library’s two separate organizations: Friends of the Sioux City Public Library and the Sioux City Public Library Foundation; serve as the public face of the library—promoting its mission, vision, and value throughout the community. For a full list of responsibilities, see the job description linked in the listing on the Bradbury Miller Associates website website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/). Desired Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association-accredited program is required. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of progressively responsible public library management experience, including supervision, budgeting, and strategic planning. They will also have proven leadership, communication, and collaboration skills and a strong understanding of library operations, emerging technologies, and trends in public service. Residency within Sioux City is required within six months of hire. Salary / Pay Rate: The hiring salary range is $116,000 – $135,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid leave, and participation in the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS). Contact Name: Library Director, Jerome Public Library, IDOpening Date: 02/02/2026 Closing Date: 03/31/2026 Job Description: The Jerome Public Library serves the citizens of Jerome and its surrounding communities. Located in south-central Idaho, the city of Jerome is surrounded by a burgeoning agricultural countryside, with purple mountains to the north and the Majestic Snake River Canyon to the South. The library is seeking a forward-thinking, community-minded, service-oriented library professional to lead the library under the supervision of the Library Board of Trustees. Online application and full job description: https://www.ci.jerome.id.us/172/Employment-Opportunities Desired Qualifications: Acceptable Education and Experience
Salary / Pay Rate: $73,382 – $91,728 Full-time/Exempt Contact Name: Esmeralda Chavez Branch Manager 1, FVRLibraries, WAOpening Date: 01/30/2026 Closing Date: 03/01/2026 Job Description: FVRLibraries is seeking a Branch Manager to lead the White Salmon Valley Community Library, one of 15 libraries in our district. This role is essential for overseeing branch operations and serving as the key representative for the library district in the White Salmon community. Key Responsibilities:
This position is hands-on in patron services and requires active involvement in branch outreach and community relationship-building. For more details, please refer to the attached job description. Desired Qualifications: To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must meet the following:
Salary / Pay Rate: The pay grade for this position spans from $73,975.59 and $110,963.38. We have an excellent benefit package. FVRLibraries covers 90-95% of full-time employees’ health insurance premium cost and 90-100% of dental insurance premium costs. In addition we provide employees with Life Insurance, AD&D and Long Term Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees have the ability to enroll in additional, voluntary insurance plans. Contact Name: Windy Ebel Technical Services Librarian, Conception Abbey and Seminary Library, MOOpening Date: 02/03/2026 Closing Date: 03/03/2026 Job Description: Conception Abbey and Seminary Library seeks a Technical Services Librarian. Candidates with significant hands-on experience in cataloging and library systems are encouraged to apply regardless of degree background. This position is responsible for managing and maintaining the library’s technical services functions, including cataloging, authority control, classification, periodic data cleanup, and oversight of the integrated library system (ILS). This role supports accurate bibliographic access and consortium participation, while assisting with other library tasks as needed. This position emphasizes practical expertise in cataloging and library systems rather than formal credentialing.
Desired Qualifications: Candidates with significant hands-on experience in cataloging and library systems are encouraged to apply regardless of degree background.
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Salary / Pay Rate: $35,000 - $45,000 Contact Name: Kimberly Offutt Director, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NYOpening Date: Closing Date: 02/17/2026 Job Description: The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (NY) seeks a Director who will advance and build upon its vital role as the center of information, education, culture, and entertainment across Erie County. This role requires a politically astute, relationship-driven leader with strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across community, staff, and government stakeholders. Together, the Director works alongside the system’s 15-member governing board, a hardworking and talented team of 364 FTE staff, and an operating budget of $36 million to serve the City of Buffalo and Erie County through nine city locations, 28 member library locations, and two bookmobiles. Key responsibilities include concluding the system’s current five-year plan, launching the next strategic planning process, continuing to roll out the library’s rebrand and statement of purpose “Profoundly Public,” and delivering the diverse and community-centered programming for which the library is known. Buffalo and Erie County offer a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural living, all within minutes of the Canadian border and Niagara Falls. Often referred to as “The City of Good Neighbors,” Buffalo is known for its sense of community and civic pride and has distinct neighborhoods, each with its own unique identity. Residents enjoy access to Lake Erie’s waterfront, an affordable cost of living, and a wide range of cultural institutions, including art galleries, theaters, and museums as well as a Grammy-winning philharmonic orchestra. Outdoor options are equally diverse, with parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, extensive bike trails, and four-season recreation that includes hiking, kayaking, skiing, and more. Buffalo has a rich history, from the site of Theodore Roosevelt’s inauguration to its nationally recognized Mark Twain manuscript collection housed at the Central Library. The region is also home to numerous universities, a diverse, growing and nationally recognized food scene, and a loyal sports culture with three professional teams—Go Bills! Responsibilities include building partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders; participating in local, state, and national library associations; serving as the library’s spokesperson to the media while advancing the system’s public relations strategy; overseeing all development activities; recommending policies and reporting measurable results to the Board of Trustees; approving operational policies for the Central Library, city branches, and contract member libraries; setting performance standards for library services; approving and defending the budget before the Board, County Executive, and County Legislature; and negotiating and communicating with state, county, and local officials. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associate website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/). Desired Qualifications: A master's degree in library science from an accredited-ALA library school, and ten years of professional library experience, five years of which must have been as head of a library system (public, academic, school or other) or a large public library and three additional years in an administrative capacity; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of training and experience. The successful candidate will need to hold or be eligible for a New York State Public Librarian Certificate and obtain State Education Department approval from the New York State Library. Salary / Pay Rate: The hiring salary range is $165,000 – $190,000 (placement within the range negotiable depending on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Contact Name: Librarian III, Guerneville Public Library, CAOpening Date: 01/27/2026 Closing Date: 02/17/2026 Job Description: We are seeking a customer service driven library professional with excellent communication skills for our Guerneville Regional Library and our Forestville and Occidental Community Libraries. The ideal candidate will have strong outreach, technical, and training skills and enjoy practicing the full scope of librarian duties working in a variety of “all ages” environments. Under general supervision, this full-time, benefited position will supervise staff and assist with daily operations at the Forestville, and Occidental Community Library locations under supervision of the Guerneville Regional Library Branch Manager. This position will work at all three West County locations and will require travel regularly between libraries. The schedule includes at least one weekend day. The position develops and participates in the full range of routine to complex professional library services for the community, including the development of programs and services; identification of current community needs and the projection of future needs; and performs related work as assigned. TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to: Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures; performs grant-writing activities for Desired Qualifications: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university; four (4) years of experience as a professional librarian. Must have a valid California driver’s license. Spanish bilingual skills are preferred. Salary / Pay Rate: 46.67/hour to $58.29/hour Contact Name: Director, East Lansing Public Library, MIOpening Date: Closing Date: 03/01/2026 The East Lansing Public Library Board of Trustees (MI) is seeking a thoughtful, highly communicative Director to bring the library’s strategic priorities to life, inspire and support an engaged staff, and lead impactful service for the vibrant East Lansing community. ELPL is a city library supported by a dedicated, voter-approved millage (renewed for 10 years in November 2022 with 85% voter support) and serves patrons of all ages. Operating from a single 28,500-square-foot facility, a staff of 18.8 FTE delivers a wide range of dynamic programs and services, including a Maker Studio, dedicated STEAM/STEM library staff, strong and mutually beneficial partnerships with an active and vibrant Friends of the ELPL organization, Michigan State University, and others as well as sustained outreach efforts that connect the library meaningfully with the community. Reporting to a seven-member Board of Trustees, the next Library Director will be a steady, collaborative leader who will build upon the strong relationships among our dedicated staff, engaged community, and supportive board. Expressing calm leadership, this individual will carry on the existing foundational work of unifying stakeholders. Key initiatives of this role include contributing as a collaborative participant who represents the library in the community, building consensus among various stakeholders for the library, and communicating the vision and values of the library both internally and outwardly to the people of East Lansing. East Lansing is directly adjacent to Lansing, the Capital City of Michigan. Its proximity to both the state capital and Michigan State University is beneficial to the community, as it is conveniently situated in the middle of the state. East Lansing is recognized nationally for its efforts in cultivating economic development, fostering support for local businesses, and providing access to 10,000 college graduates annually. With a vibrant downtown and a diverse community of international residents, East Lansing is home to 25 different neighborhoods and hosts over fifty community events a year to provide exciting arts and cultural events to residents and visitors alike. Notable attractions include the Wharton Center for the Arts (on MSU's campus), The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, The Family Aquatic Center, and downtown East Lansing, which offers Albert El Fresco, a pedestrian centric space for people to gather and support local businesses, and open-air public space hosting rotating art displays in addition to delicious dining and unique retail shops. Job Description: The ideal candidate oversees five direct reports and the library’s core operations by implementing the strategic plan; ensuring a high-quality, community-responsive physical and digital collection; managing facilities and spaces; and maintaining and advancing the library’s technological infrastructure, including active participation in the statewide resource-sharing program. Collaborates with the City of East Lansing Chief Financial Officer and city officials to develop and manage the annual budget; implement cost-containment strategies; ensure compliance with purchasing and contract requirements; and support long-term financial planning, including levies and bond initiatives. Leads recruitment, development, and retention while fostering a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing culture; strategically aligns staff roles with community needs and individual strengths; supports continuous learning through intentional planning and budgeting; manages union relationships effectively; and actively incorporates staff input to advance the library’s vision and progressive management practices. Builds deep understanding of the East Lansing community to advance equitable, responsive services; strengthens partnerships and engagement at local, regional, and national levels; and works closely with the Board of Trustees through active participation, policy development, strategic and succession planning, budget presentation, and organizational alignment to ensure effective execution of Board-endorsed priorities. For a full listing of responsibilities, see the linked job description on the Bradbury Miller Associates website (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/). Requirements: The minimum qualifications for this role include a master’s degree in library science and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution; possession of a State of Michigan Level One Director Certification (or possess the qualifications to achieve such within six months); a minimum of four years of professional library experience. Executive or senior level management in public libraries, experience serving diverse communities, and union experience are preferred. Salary / Pay Rate: The hiring salary range is $103,975.30 – $145,676.96 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Contact Name: Bradbury Miller Associates Library Director, Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library, OHOpening Date: 01/21/2026 Closing Date: 03/31/2026 Job Description: The OpportunityThe Board of Trustees of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library [SMFPL] is seeking a dynamic, collaborative leader to serve as their next Library Director. This mission-critical position reports to a seven-member Board of Trustees, guides a dedicated staff of 43, oversees a $3.6 million operating budget, and is responsible for the overall daily operation and oversight of the library’s departments, collections, services, programs, and facilities. The Library Director is tasked with nurturing positive and meaningful professional relationships with the SMFPL’s Board, staff, and patrons. Also, as the chief representative and face of the library system, the Library Director represents the library in the industry and community by making presentations, serving on boards and committees, and seeking opportunities to enhance the Library’s visibility as a vital community partner and resource.In addition to organizing, directing, and evaluating all library functions, operations, and activities, the Library Director will prioritize implementation of the new strategic plan, budget planning, resource management/fundraising, civic engagement, staff development and succession planning, and championing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. About the Library and CommunityStow Library was founded in May 1924 as a school district library with a Board of Trustees appointed by the Board of Education. Located in the Township Hall close to the town center, it served both Stow and Munroe Falls, as it does today. Jessie Williamson, daughter of Adella Durbin, was the first librarian of Stow Public Library. Mrs. Williamson was sent for library training at Western Reserve University for one month in the summer of 1924, at the expense of the Trustees. The library officially opened to the public in January 1925. In 2024, the Library celebrated its 100th anniversary, and over the past several years, has undergone many significant improvements and enhancements including indoor renovations, development of new outdoor spaces, increased access to print and digital materials via CLEVNET, and new mobile services programming, including bookmobile service. The mission of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library is to provide the community with resources and opportunities for life-long learning that support intellectual freedom, curiosity, and creativity. It also aims to promote the well-being of the community through programs and cooperative efforts with other community agencies, public and private. To learn more, visit: smfpl.orgLocated in northern Summit County, the neighboring communities of Stow and Munroe Falls have a combined population of approximately 40,000 residents and share a largely suburban character. The area includes a mix of established single-family neighborhoods, newer residential developments, and smaller, more traditional residential enclaves, with Stow functioning as the primary commercial and civic center and Munroe Falls maintaining a quieter, predominantly residential profile. The community offers access to a range of local amenities, including retail corridors, restaurants, community facilities, and public parks, as well as nearby regional assets such as the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. With highly regarded schools, easy access to Akron, Kent, and Cleveland, and a balance of natural beauty and modern conveniences, the Stow–Munroe Falls area provides an attractive place to live, work, and connect.Position Qualifications and Compensation-A Master’s degree is required. A Master of Library and Information Science [MLIS] is preferred.-Seven or more years of relevant organizational or departmental leadership experience in a mission-based organization is required.-Experience in leading, hiring, training, developing, supervising, and evaluating staff is required.-Experience in community engagement, collaboration, and advocacy [i.e., working and partnering closely with civic/community partners, local businesses, government officials, and other key stakeholders] is required.-Experience providing strategic financial oversight and managing budgets in alignment with organizational goals is required.-Experience reporting to a Board and/or working as part of a senior management team is required.-Experience with facilities improvement/capital project management is preferred.A generous compensation package includes a competitive starting pay range of $90,000 to $110,000; earned time-off allowances; medical, dental, and vision insurance; OPERS retirement plan; and more.To ApplyTo be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter [including salary requirements] to: [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Desired Qualifications: See above Salary / Pay Rate: $90,000 - $110,000 Contact Name: Ryan Sheehan Circulation Services Supervisor, Charlevoix Public Library, MIOpening Date: 01/15/2026 Closing Date: 02/06/2026 Job Description: The Charlevoix Public Library is committed to providing exceptional service that educates, enriches, and empowers our community. The Circulation Services Supervisor is a team leader in this effort managing the functioning of circulation services and the circulation services team. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits. a full job description can be found at the link below. Desired Qualifications: •Degree in library or information science, and/or relevant bachelor’s degree, and/or commensurate educational experience•Previous library experience and/or previous relevant public service•Successful experience in a supervisory, lead, or management position and/or equivalent combination of education and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and skills Salary / Pay Rate: $48,000-$55,000 Contact Name: Ryan Deery Library Director, LeClaire Community Library, IAOpening Date: 01/15/2026 Closing Date: 02/04/2026 Job Description: The LeClaire Community Library is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Library Director to lead all aspects of library operations. Reporting to the Library Board of Trustees, the Director provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and professional direction for library services, staff, finances, facilities, collections, and community engagement. Apply online https://www.leclaireiowa.gov/Jobs.aspx or email City Administrator Dennis Bockenstedt [email protected] Required Qualifications•Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university•Minimum of two years supervisory experience •Completion of State Library of Iowa Director Endorsement coursework within two (2) years of hire date for candidates without an MLS, or equivalent.Preferred Qualifications•Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS),or equivalent, from an ALA accredited institution Salary / Pay Rate: $62,960– $72,901 with benefits Contact Name: Melita Tunnicliff |
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