Chief of Staff, Metropolitan Library System, OK

The Metropolitan Library System (OK) is looking for a communicative and experienced executive to serve as Chief of Staff. This individual will provide strategic and operational leadership across the library system that serves the entirety of Oklahoma County, including over 800,000 people across suburban, urban, and rural areas. The mission of the Metropolitan Library System is to connect diverse communities with resources and experiences that educate and enrich lives. With 20 physical locations, the library benefits from a supportive community, a thriving Friends of the Library organization, and a Library Endowment Trust. The library is governed by the Metropolitan Library Commission of Oklahoma County, which consists of 27 members representing each municipality that has a library or library extension within its boundaries.

The commission has delegated direction and administrative oversight of the library to the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief of Staff will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will work diligently to improve and strengthen current services and operationalize strategic goals. This role will ensure internal alignment, supervise designated chiefs, and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and data-informed decision-making. Keen organizational awareness, a nuanced approach to leadership, an ability to assess situations effectively, advocate for action, and prioritize messaging, are key traits for this role. The ideal candidate will have executive-level experience leading large teams across multiple layers of management, with a demonstrated ability to drive organizational effectiveness and accountability. This strategic, big-picture thinker will possess change management skills and the capability to contribute innovative ideas and guide a dynamic, evolving public service organization.

Oklahoma City is a vibrant and growing metropolis that enjoys more than 235 days of sunshine each year. It offers a rich variety of culture, cuisine, attractions, and amenities, providing a lively atmosphere without the stress often associated with larger cities. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy recreation and exercise at locations such as Lake Hefner, Lake Overholser, Myriad Botanical Gardens, and nearly 100 miles of multi-use trails throughout the city. Oklahoma City is also home to numerous cultural attractions, including the Oklahoma Museum of Art, the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and performance venues like the Civic Center Music Hall and the Armstrong Auditorium. As the twentieth largest city in the United States, Oklahoma City truly has something for everyone.

Responsibilities: This individual will participate as a member of the Executive Team, making high-impact decisions; demonstrate sound professional judgment; represent the CEO publicly and engage with community organizations, partners, and stakeholders as a key spokesperson. They will assess long-term community needs, actively engage the community in shaping the library’s vision; collaboratively develop policies, priorities, and objectives aligned with strategic direction and ensure sustained relevance; establishes key performance metrics for library programs and services, analyzes relevant data; anticipates and resolves guest service and operational challenges; serves as acting CEO with full authority to make commitments in their absence. The Chief of Staff demonstrates organizational awareness and political sensitivities; provides prompt and respectful service to internal and external guests, anticipates needs and resolves concerns; represents the library at external events and engages with high-level stakeholders. For a complete listing of responsibilities, see the linked job description linked here (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/).

Qualifications: The minimum qualifications for this role are a master’s degree in library and information science/studies from an ALA-accredited program; and seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience in executive-level leadership or senior management, including supervision of multiple departments or teams. Experience working directly with or supporting a CEO or comparable executive leader or team, providing high-level operational and strategic support across multiple functions is preferred.

Compensation: The hiring salary range is $106,912 – $181,563 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/). Interested candidate should submit their resume through the application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selection the position and then the “Apply” button. This position closes on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Teen Services Librarian, Flathead County Library, Kalispell, MT

Opening Date: 08/01/2025          Closing Date: 09/30/2025

Major Duties or Responsibilities: • Manage the Teen Services Department of Flathead County Library. • Supervises and mentors assigned staff; clarifies performance expectations and goals, and initiates corrective action as required, including coaching, development and discipline. • Assist in developing and implementing the strategic plan. Member of the Library Management Team. • Coordinate branch activities including developing and implementing goals and projects, analyzing staff and community needs, organizing the purchase of equipment, and scheduling as it relates to teen services.• Select and manage a specific collection system-wide.• Maintain current knowledge of trends and developments in the field of information literacy, specifically, as related to public library services.• Provide informational, reference, and reader’s advisory services to the public.• Develop community relationships by attending association meetings and community events as directed.• Maintain and promote excellent customer service; adhere to the strategic plan to ensure that the library addresses community needs.• Encourage staff development through positive leadership, coaching, and providing timely and specific feedback.• Performs related duties as directed or assigned.

Desired Qualifications: Flathead County Library is looking for a creative and motivated Teen Services Librarian to leadteen programming, manage collections, and build community connections. As a member of the Library Leadership team, this full-time role includes supervising staff, contributing to strategic planning, and working evening and weekends. Join us in inspiring lifelong learning and enriching our community! The ideal candidate will bring creativity, leadership, and a passion for serving teens in a public library setting.

Salary / pay rate: Starting salary- $51,749 annual.
Hours per week: 40

Contact Name: Teri Dugan
Contact Email and/or number: [email protected]
Online application and/or full job listing link(s): https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/human-resources/apply

Director, James Memorial Public Library, St. James, MO

Opening Date: 07/31/2025                      Closing Date: 08/31/2025

• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with the library board, city officials and community leaders. • Manage bills • Oversee daily operations, equipment and maintenance of the library • Perform administrative tasks including supervising employees and volunteers • Creation of schedule • Place material orders and oversee the processing and maintenance of materials • Maintaining the building • Supervision of new and remodeling structures • Prepares a yearly budget for board approval • Prepares monthly data collection reports • Oversee maintenance of Library’s website • Develop and promote the services and programs of the library • Seek grant funding opportunities for library programming and technology needs • Administer policies approved by the board and in compliance with state and federal law. • Catalog new materials • Collection Development Duties • Create and Update existing policies • Outreach Services • Home Delivery • Acquire Advanced Cataloging Certification for Missouri Evergreen • Attend Cataloging Meeting quarterly • Executive decisions for the library • Maintain Library Standards according to the Secretary of State • Other duties as deemed necessary.

Desired Qualifications: • High School Diploma • Computer and internet experience • Clear communication skills • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office • Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds • Must possess a current driver’s license • Previous library experience preferred

Salary / pay rate: Determined by City of St. James
Hours per week: 40

Contact Name: Leeann DeMouche
Contact Email and/or number: [email protected]
Online application and/or full job listing link(s): https://www.stjamesmo.org/about/employment_opportunities.php

Director, Des Moines Public Library, IA

The Des Moines Public Library (IA) Board of Trustees is seeking a visionary and strategic thinker to lead the organization as the library’s next Director. This leader will possess exceptional communication skills and will inspire staff to excel in their roles while also fostering an environment that promotes growth within the organization and innovation to meet evolving community needs. The Director collaborates with the Library Board of Trustees to formulate and update library policies and maintains an up-to-date strategic plan to implement those policies. The Director should be flexible and able to creatively adapt to changing circumstances within the library, the community and city and state government.

The Des Moines Public Library (DMPL) is a cornerstone of the community, providing free access to information, resources, and lifelong learning opportunities for all. DMPL has six branches throughout the city, including the Central Library downtown, designed by British architect David Chipperfield. It employs approximately 70 full-time staff along with 65 temporary and part-time members. From bestselling books and interactive workshops to free WiFi, historical archives, storytimes for children, and the library-of-things, the library offers something for all ages and interests. DMPL provides a range of digital resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, streaming media, newspapers and periodicals, and research databases. The library hosts an array of events and programs year-round at all locations, such as book clubs, Central’s rotating Art Gallery, the annual Summer Reading program, a variety of community outreach initiatives, and the celebrated AViD (Authors Visiting in Des Moines) speaker series. The library also meets community needs with services such as Library by Mail for homebound patrons, reservable meeting rooms, notary services, test proctoring, and access to Community Fridges. Tech Central, the library’s innovation lab, encourages hands-on exploration of technology and creative projects. Guided by its mission to educate, inspire, and connect the lives of Des Moines residents, the library is a space where ideas thrive, communities come together, and everyone can access materials and services to help them lead their best lives.

The vital and vibrant city of Des Moines is proud to serve as Iowa’s state capital, the county seat of Polk County, and the most populous city in the state. Centrally located in Iowa, Des Moines spans approximately 90 square miles, is home to an estimated 215,000 residents, and is part of a metropolitan area of over 750,000 residents. Its downtown area, where hundreds of new apartments and condos have been built in the past decade, is a magnet for young professionals. The city has a balanced and diversified economy, serving as the financial, commercial, industrial, trade, transportation, and health care center of Iowa. The community is a cultural center for the state and home to several world-class institutions, including Des Moines Performing Arts, which hosts touring Broadway shows; the Des Moines Symphony; the Des Moines Art Center, a modern and contemporary art museum; the prestigious Pappajohn Sculpture Park; the Des Moines Metro Opera; and the World Food Prize headquarters. Des Moines hosts festivals year-round, including the Des Moines Arts Festival, the World Food and Music Festival, the Drake Relays, and the Iowa State Fair. The metro area also boasts the Lauridsen Skatepark, the largest skatepark in the U.S.; an extensive network of bike trails; and a growing network of water trails, which will soon include a downtown whitewater kayaking course.

Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will become a highly visible public figure who will cultivate positive relationships with local government and community residents, effectively manage and oversee the annual budget, collaborate with the Library Foundation to assure the delivery of quality programming, champion intellectual freedom, and have extensive knowledge of the philosophies, principles and current best practices of public library operations. The Director will work with governmental financial management and accounting procedures, manage personnel, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. For a full list of responsibilities, please see the job description linked below.

Qualifications: A master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association-accredited program is required. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in management and administration, budget oversight, customer service, programming development, or other relevant work in a similarly sized public library system. The Director is required to establish residency within the City of Des Moines within 12 months of hire.

Compensation: The position has a salary range of $138,500 – $197,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and comes with an excellent fringe benefits package.

For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/). Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selecting the position and then the “Apply” button. This position closes on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

Executive Director, Cleveland Heights – University Heights Public Library, OH

Opening Date: 07/15/2025              Closing Date: 09/15/2025

The OpportunityThe Cleveland Heights – University Heights Public Library [Heights Libraries] is seeking a strategic, visionary leader to serve as their next Executive Director. This dynamic position reports to a seven-member Board of Trustees, guides a dedicated staff of 152, and is responsible for the overall operation and management of the library’s departments, services, programs, collections, buildings, employment, and fiscal oversight. As the ambassador and face of the library system, the Executive Director is also tasked with fostering proactive and attentive communications with the Board, staff, customers, and community members. In addition to organizing, directing, and evaluating all library functions, operations, and activities, the Executive Director will prioritize strategic development, civic engagement, budget planning, resource management, staff collaboration, and championing literacy, intellectual freedom, and privacy. About the Library and Community Heights Libraries began its mission to serve the community in 1916. The library system has grown and expanded significantly in the intervening years, but its founding ideals of providing outstanding library services, staff, and facilities has not changed. Heights Libraries are the progressive and adaptive center of the community, connecting people to each other, to their neighborhoods, and to the world. To learn more, visit: https://heightslibrary.orgLocated in the heart of Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Heights is a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community. The area combines historic charm with modern living. Residents enjoy walkable neighborhoods, unique local shops and restaurants, rich arts and cultural offerings, and ample access to beautiful parks and green spaces. With affordable housing and an engaged, community-oriented population, Cleveland Heights provides an excellent quality of life for those looking to live and work in a place that values learning, inclusivity, and civic engagement.University Heights is an historic inner ring suburb in the heart of the east side of Greater Cleveland, located ten minutes from University Circle, the scientific, medical, and cultural center of Northeastern Ohio. The city’s namesake, John Carroll University, it one of twenty-eight Jesuit universities in the United States. JCU is a leader in undergraduate and graduate education, the city’s largest employer, and an asset to the region.

Desired Qualifications: -A Master’s degree is required. A Master of Library and Information Science [MLIS] is preferred.-Ten or more years of progressively responsible library experience, including at least seven years of supervisory experience, 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 leading new projects and diverse teams to enhance collections, programs, services, facilities, and staff is required.-Experience managing multiple work locations and a distributed workforce is required.-Ability to effectively advocate for the library’s [and shared community] values including equity, diversity, intellectual freedom, sustainability, and innovation is required.-Experience providing strategic financial oversight and managing budgets in alignment with organizational goals is preferred.

Salary / pay rate: $130,000 to $150,000

Contact Name: Ryan Sheehan
Contact Email and/or number: [email protected]
Online application and/or full job listing link(s): https://www.oahumanresources.com/news/executive-director-cleveland-heights-university-heights-public-library-oh-opportunity

School Library Media Specialist, Carson City School District, NV

Opening Date: 07/09/2025                 Closing Date: 08/18/2025

Carson City School District is seeking a dynamic, certified Library Media Specialist to join their team at the middle school level. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a district that truly values libraries and the vital role of librarians in student success. Highlights of the position include: A newly remodeled library space; A school community eager for a collaborative, innovative partne; rA welcoming environment ready for your energy, creativity, and leadership.  The position is open until filled, so if you're interested (or know someone who would be a great fit), don’t wait to apply!Learn more and apply here: Library Media Specialist - Carson City School Districthttps://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/carsoncityschools/opening/127533

Desired Qualifications: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/carsoncityschools/opening/127533

Salary / pay rate: $53,283 - $81,805 per year
Hours per week:

Contact Name: Carson City School District
Contact Email and/or number: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/carsoncityschools/opening/127533
Online application and/or full job listing link(s): https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/carsoncityschools/opening/127533

Director, Del Norte County Library District, Crescent City, CA

Opening Date: 06/10/2025             Closing Date: 12/31/2025

This position requires the ability to handle complex administrative, supervisory and professional duties requiring adherence to professional standards of accuracy, confidentiality, integrity and tact. Under the general direction of the Library Board, has responsibility and authority for organizing and managing the Library operation and for planning, directing and coordinating its program of service to the community. This position requires a standard work week of 35 hours and participation in various meetings and work-related functions outside the standard work week.

Job Responsibilities:● Supervise the day to day activity and operations of all branches of the Del Norte County Library District.● Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, support, and discharge paid staff and oversee the management of volunteer staff.● Assist in the development of the annual Library budget for review by the Board of Trustees and oversee expenditures relating to the budget.● Expend Library funds within established policies.● Develop and submit the Library’s policies and long-range goals and objectives to the Library Board for review, approval and update.● Prepare board meeting agendas with appropriate supporting documents with the cooperation of the Board Chair.● Collaborate with other agencies in support of the work of the Library branches and interagency program efforts.● Work with the general public in the resolution of concerns and suggestions regarding the operation of Library branches.● Represent the library at the system level and as a member of professional Library organizations. Act as spoke person for community engagement.● Oversee the management of the Library’s collection as per the Library’s Collection Development Policy.● Direct the development, repair and maintenance of the Library buildings and oversee building and grounds maintenance, repairs and improvements.● Maintain library statistics.● Manage the process of monies received at the Library branches.● Manage grant applications and the administration of grant funding.● Oversees the safety and security of the library premises, ensures the patron code of conduct is enforced equitably, and is responsible for staff and patron safety.● Direct and provide oversight to Del Norte Reads and collaborate with granting agencies to ensure grant compliance.● Direct public relations and oversee advertising for the Library.● Respond to urgent matters arising outside of working hours as needed.

Salary / pay rate: 50,000-$55,000 
Hours per week: 40

Contact Name: Phyllis Goodeill
Contact Email and/or number: [email protected]
Online application and/or full job listing link(s): www.delnortecountylibrary.org