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CLOSING SOON- Senior Librarian Job- Technical Services St Clair County
by Turbok, Joseph 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

We have a senior position closing soon. Apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stclaircounty/jobs/5414211/senior-li… Details below. Senior Librarian - Technical Services Salary $57,208.00 - $75,282.00 Annually Location St. Clair County Library System - Main Job Type FULL TIME HOURLY Job Number 26-094 Department Main Library Opening Date 07/17/2026 Closing Date 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern REQUISITION # 26-094 HOURS Full Time OTHER INFORMATION Open to St. Clair County Employees and the Public DescriptionBenefits POSITION SUMMARY Oversees the operation of the Technical Services Department of the St. Clair County Library System. Serves as the system-wide resource contact person for the online automated library system and the acquisition of library materials. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Trains staff system-wide on the appropriate Horizon software. Provides oversight of department staff functions Oversees, evaluates and coordinates all activity within the department. Coordinates the purchasing and processing of library materials for the main library and the branches. Oversees expenditure of library materials budget and produces appropriate statistical information. Oversees entry of bibliographic data to on-line system and supervises the maintenance of on-line system. Furnish statistical information on the collection and its use. Performs original cataloging. Performs reference desk duties on assigned evening(s) and weekends. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Innovation Technology and Collections Coordinator, Library Director or designee. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee, guide and coordinate daily activities of the technical services and assigned support staff. The position is responsible for role-modeling and promoting organizational values as a representative of the St. Clair County Library System. EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, EDUCATION: Master degree in information or library science from an American Library Association accredited school. Minimum of 5 years professional public library experience. A familiarity of the Horizon or other online public access methods system highly necessary. Knowledge, interest, appreciation of Literature and other sources of information available at the Library. A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern library operation. Manage and direct departmental operations, including budgeting, strategic planning. Knowledge of and interpret applicable federal, state and local regulations. Develop, apply and explain department and County procedure and policies. Plan and coordinate work staff activities, prioritize, instruct, set deadlines, objectives, measure success, and make recommendations and resolve issues. Methods of research, planning, conducting and implementing major studies or projects. Design and recommend new forms, reports or procedures. Ability to understand and work in complex data processing system, analyze data and exercise sound financial judgment. Analyze administrative problems, evaluate alternatives and implement sound solutions. Prepare and present reports, speeches or training programs to groups. Provide training and guidance in handling difficult or complex problems or resolving escalated complaints or disputes. Work independently with limited direct supervision. Coordinate activities with other departments. Writing, reading, mathematical principles; proficient computer skills-Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook; exercise sound judgment and decision making in accordance with policies and procedures; ability to research and problem solve independently; knowledge of County operations and functions; ability to prioritize and time manage; handle stressful situations, provide effective and friendly customer service; support the County's mission and values; ability to think critically where necessary. Knowledge or understanding of basic administrative tasks: operate standard office equipment; document management; prepare and maintain records, various correspondences and reports; answer general inquiries and refer as necessary; answer telephone calls, process mail, order supplies/equipment; prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, record/transcribe/distribute minutes; entering, transcribing, recording, storing or maintaining information in written or electronic form with speed and accuracy; maintain calendars, arrange meetings, schedule rooms and equipment as necessary. Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with management, co-workers and clients; obtain and communicate accurate information; apply common sense understanding to complex instructions and respond accordingly; communicate complex ideas through graphs, charts, presentations, reports or other professional correspondence. ESSENTIAL ABILITIES FOR ALL ST. CLAIR COUNTY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS: Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance. Ability to read, write & communicate in English; follow written and verbal instruction and understand basic mathematics and figure checking. Ability to interpret and apply procedures, rules, technical information, instructions, manuals to complete tasks accurately and on schedule. Ability to learn from directions, observations, and mistakes; and apply procedures using good judgment. Ability to use discretion and maintain sensitive and confidential information. Ability to work independently or part of a team; ability to interact appropriately with others such as County officials, employees, vendors and the general public. Ability to work under supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling and/or action/discipline. Adaptability to change in the work environment, managing competing demands and ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction Proficient skills using Microsoft Office programs including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook required. Proficiency may be tested. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Prior to starting employment, the candidate must complete a satisfactory background check. The background check is understood to encompass all forms of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to: drug screen, physical, criminal background, driving record, sex offender registry, education, training and licensing verification, employment history, credit check, and professional and personal references. Must possess a valid State of Michigan operator license and maintain this license throughout employment in this position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Speak to others to convey information effectively. Read, interpret and understand procedures, rules, technical information, instructions and manuals. Hear and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences. Specific vision requirement includes close vision, distance vision, color and depth perception. Use hands to operate a computer, handle materials and operate equipment. Push or pull carts, reach with hands and arms forward, above and below shoulder level. Lift, move or carry objects, equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 pounds. Sit, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl and kneel in an ergonomically correct manner. Stand and walk, climb stairs. The noise level in the work environment is moderate with many interruptions. The position requires working with the public.

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Gov. Whitmer Announces Summer Reading Road Trip
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

Hi all, The Press Release<https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases> from the Executive Office of Governor (EOG) is out: "Gov. Whitmer Announces Summer Reading Road Trip, Partners with Public Libraries to Keep Students Reading All Summer." (It might not be loaded to the Mi.gov website yet, but you can access my copy here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AM2Q0ACPR3yDLmZggy2v3OjCY-wP7BiV/view?usp=…>). Below is a "Summer Reading Road Trip Quick Facts" write-up I received from the EOG for libraries. Libraries can find the official rules, FAQ's, and the Stop #1 flyer (in both color and black & white) available for you to print and share through my library folder: https://bit.ly/OGsrc26. The official links for the public to find the challenge<https://mi.gov/summerreadingroadtrip> <https://mi.gov/summerreadingroadtrip> are listed below. Libraries should note that Stop #3 will be "Visit Your Local Library." These stops & the flyers relating to them will be rolled out in 2 week increments throughout the summer on the EOG's social media pages, and I will be sharing the flyers for libraries to have on hand in the library folder<https://bit.ly/OGsrc26> as I receive them. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. As my email stated yesterday, this initiative is intended to complement—not replace or compete with—existing library summer programming. Participation is entirely optional, and families can decide for themselves whether they wish to take part in the challenge. SUMMER READING ROAD TRIP QUICK FACTS What is it? The Office of the Governor’s Summer Reading Road Trip is an 8-week long summer reading program designed to engage Michigan kids of all ages in reading, writing, and visiting their local library. The challenge will consist of four “stops”, distributed every 2 weeks, with each “stop” containing a new set of 5 challenges for students to complete. Challenges were intentionally kept broad and simple to encourage all ages to participate however best fits their age and ability. What are the themes? Stop 1: Start Your Engines (easy challenges designed to ease kids into the challenge and build a habit of reading) Stop 2: Explore Michigan (challenges designed to highlight Michigan authors/illustrators and showcase everything that makes Michigan special) Stop 3: Visit Your Local Library (challenges designed around getting kids on site at libraries and exploring everything they have to offer) Stop 4: Destination: Imagination (challenges designed to amplify other forms of reading and writing, like song lyrics, cooksbooks, and other fun ways to read) What are the prizes? By participating, students are eligible to win a prize pack containing a custom tote, a book, a map of Michigan, and bookmarks! Each challenge completed is another entry, so students are encouraged to complete as many challenges as possible. How do students submit their challenges? When challenges are complete, students can visit Michigan.gov/SummerReadingRoadTrip<http://michigan.gov/SummerReadingRoadTrip> or scan the QR code on the flyer to submit their accomplishments. The form will need to be resubmitted for each unique challenge completed. Is there anything libraries are expected to do? No! While we encourage libraries to make the posters publicly available and promote this as they see fit, this challenge is intended to amplify the work of our library partners, not create more of it. Libraries are free to do as much or as little as they’d like to promote the challenge. Quick Links Submission Form: Michigan.gov/SummerReadingRoadTrip<http://www.michigan.gov/summerreadingroadtrip> Rules and Regulations Document: https://somgovweb.state.mi.us/SummerReading/Rules.pdf Best, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://liblists.org/postorius/lists/miyouth.liblists.org/> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [cid:6285c879-8bfe-4736-8062-5273e4655881] Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! Michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Muskegon Area District Library - Hiring a FT Library District Manager (Closes July 31st)
by Mariel Chandler-Nash 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

Hello, We are reposting this new full-time position at MADL with additional details! Become a District Manager to help others find information and learn, create community spaces, promote literacy and equity, and support the preservation of knowledge. This position will be most rewarding for those with a passion for learning, helping others, and creating community relationships, offering diverse opportunities in various library settings and a positive community impact. The Library District Manager has responsibilities including: · Manages (plans, organizes, directs) daily operations of multiple library facilities: Egelston Branch, Muskegon Township Branch, Ravenna Branch (view location information at www.madl.org<http://www.madl.org/>). · Implements and monitors policies and procedures. · Collaborates with coworkers on appropriate services, developing outreach strategies and materials to engage with the community. · Professionally executes or facilitates services in a safe and responsible way. · Builds and manages a portfolio of community partnerships, including schools, neighborhood associations, and other groups for the purpose of expanding library services into the community as well developing new programs through innovative connections to the assets of community partners. · Organizes and hosts public events and works as part of a team to create and facilitate the agenda in a range of settings or locations. · Communicates and builds strong community bonds by working with local community leaders. · Selects and hires/contracts with vendors, authors, or other outside agencies to assist with programs or services. · Attends local municipal meetings representing MADL. · Works with the Library Board and Friends of the Library groups as necessary. · Acts as liaison with township maintenance/ supervisors and the library administrative staff to assure proper building maintenance and operation. · Develops, writes, or coordinates grant functions, stipends, and financial aid opportunities. · Develops and implements goals, programs, and procedures for the branch(es), coordinates activities and essential tasks. · Recruits and interviews for open staff positions. · Manages and supervises staff and volunteers in day-to-day activities, including scheduling, training, disciplining, and conducting performance evaluations. · Responds to requests or refers the questions to Administration when appropriate. · Resolves complaints and requests with discretion and good judgement in keeping with MADL policies. · Markets the library by developing and/or assisting with public service-oriented programming and press interviews. · Prepares and maintains required reports and records using approved formats in a timely fashion. · Actively participates in ensuring the Code of Conduct and Library Privacy Act is followed. · Participates in general functions for library cleanliness and appearance. · Customer service via phone or in-person. · Incumbents holding MLIS professional degrees may also participate in collection development or other appropriate library services or functions. Job Type: Full-time, Non-Union Job Status: Exempt Hiring Salary Range: $62,000 - $70,000 Education/ Experience: Master's Degree preferred, or equivalent & relevant work experience in lieu Benefits: * Medical Insurance * Health Savings Account * Employer paid Dental Insurance * Employer paid Vision Insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Employer paid AD&D, STD, LTD, Life Insurance * Additional voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance * 4 weeks Paid Time Off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * MERS Defined Benefit (Pension) * MERS Health Care Savings Program * MERS 457 Plan * Mission Square 457 Plan * 12 Paid Holidays * Awesome coworkers! Please submit resume directly to the HR Manager at mchandler(a)madl.org, through the employment page at www.madl.org<http://www.madl.org/> or also via Indeed. Mariel Chandler-Nash HR & Payroll Manager 231-737-6248 x112 | madl.org<http://www.madl.org> 4845 Airline Rd. Suite 5 Muskegon, MI 49444 [https://madl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/160/2026/06/2026-Q2-MADL-logo-lar…]

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Photography Program Recommendation
by Emily Sherman 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

Hello, Recommending Corey Seeman if you are looking for a photography program which provides a useful and fun intro to the world of photography as a hobby. Corey is passionate about photography and very knowledgeable about digital photography management, when to use a phone vs. a digital camera while out taking photos, as well as nature photography and many other topics. NDL has hosted Corey a few times in the past but most recently he was here to talk about Nature Photography and it was a great presentation--patrons learned a lot and had some really good questions. Corey is the director of Kresge Library Services at the Stephen M. Ross of Business at the University of Michigan. His website can be found here: https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs --Emily Sherman Adult Services Librarian Northville District Library

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New Marketing and Communications Training Content Added to Library of Michigan's Niche Academy from Cordelia Anderson Consulting!
by Vernola, Andrea (MDE) 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

Hello Michigan Library Staff! We've just added statewide access to self-paced training and tutorials from Cordelia Anderson Consulting! Cordelia Anderson is a library marketing and communications consultant and the author of Library Marketing and Communications: Strategies to Increase Relevance and Results<https://cordeliaandersonconsulting.com/my-books/> (ALA Editions, 2021) and Positioning Your Library for the 21st Century: Strategies for Engagement, Relevance, and Sustainability<https://cordeliaandersonconsulting.com/my-books/> (Elsevier, 2026). She is a seasoned marketing and communications executive with 20+ years of experience. We're looking forward to Michigan libraries having these resources on topics like Building a Marketing & Communications Plan, Transforming Your Library's Content Planning, Library Signage: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and more! Please reach out if you have any issues accessing these resources. If you have not used Niche Academy, via the Library of Michigan, you can request an account by clicking on the link from our continuing education page: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/cehere These resources are available to all Michigan library staff and trustees. When you request access to Niche Academy, our staff will approve that access within 1-2 business days. The full list of included tutorials is: * Building a Marketing & Communications Plan (8 parts) * Social Media Best Practices for Libraries * Social Media Strategies for Your Library * Simple but Scroll-Stopping Library Videos * Using Google Earth Studio & Canva * Marketing Services, Collections, Spaces, & More * Making a Case for Email Marketing at Your Library * Best Practices for Creating & Marketing Programs * Crisis Preparedness for Libraries * Creating an Integrated Marketing Campaign * Transforming Your Library's Content Planning * Strengthening Your Library's Brand * Getting and Keeping New Library Customers * 5 Key Elements of Successful Library Projects * Library Signage: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly * Navigating Personality Types and Styles * Strengthening Communities: Effective Outreach and Partnerships for Libraries Have a great day! Andrea Andrea Vernola Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909 vernolaA(a)michigan.gov | 517-335-0123 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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[JOB POSTING] Part-Time Youth Librarian
by Michael McEvoy 20 Jul '26

20 Jul '26

Apply Online at: https://northvillelibrary .bamboohr.com/careers/37?source=aWQ9MTg%3D The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic, creative and innovative Youth Services Librarian to join our community-focused team. In this role, you will champion early literacy, foster a love of reading, and connect with youth of all ages through engaging outreach and dynamic library programming. Position Overview: - Hours: Part-time (24 hours per week). - Classification: Union position. 🌟 Perks & Benefits: - Time Off: Paid vacation, 9 paid official holidays, annual sick leave allowance, personal business time. - Professional Growth: Employer-paid professional development and conferences, professional memberships, Annual Staff Development Day (a fun, official non-working day dedicated to team learning). - Health & Wellness: 90% employer-paid medical and vision insurance for union employees, 100% paid dental insurance, 100% paid short-term disability and long-term disability. - Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for you and your family. - The People: Work alongside supportive and dedicated enthusiasts who genuinely love helping others and always have each other's backs. Essential Qualifications: - Programming & Outreach: Develop, implement, and host engaging youth programs, including story times, Summer Reading, STEAM activities, crafts, and hosting performers. Participate in community and school outreach. - Collection Development: Develop and maintain youth collection areas by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and withdrawing materials. - Reference & Instruction: Provide reference, readers' advisory, and information literacy support to users of all ages at the Information and Reference Desks. - Leadership & Operations: Serve as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned and recommend changes to services based on emerging library trends. Required Qualifications: - Education: Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution. - Experience: Strong public service orientation and a deep commitment to serving youth patrons. - Knowledge: Familiarity with both current and classic youth literature, pop culture, and social trends. Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories. - Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, online research databases, social media, and emerging library technologies. - Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Physical Demands: - Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch. - Must have the ability to lift and move library supplies or media materials weighing up to 40 pounds and frequently push or pull loaded book carts throughout the facility. Preferred Qualifications: - Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited program (with at least one year completed) will be considered. Deadline for application: July 31, 2026 Apply Online at: https://northvillelibrary .bamboohr.com/careers/37?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

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[Employment Opportunity] Materials Services Assistant Department Head (i.e. Technical Services)
by BTPL Careers 20 Jul '26

20 Jul '26

Greetings-- Bloomfield Township Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, forward-thinking and experienced individual to serve as our Materials Services Assistant Department Head. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V library with a service population of 44,000+ people and an $11 million annual operating budget. There is strong community support for the Library, its collections, services, and the programs offered. The Library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to providing quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative team environment. POSITION TITLE: Assistant Department Head, Materials Services DEPARTMENT: Materials Services, reporting to the Materials Services Department Head HOURS: Full-time, 37.50 hours per week including nights and weekends on a flexible basis. WAGE & BENEFITS: $32.31-$45.23 per hour, with an increase upon successfully completing a 90-day orientation period. Paid time-off benefits include vacation, sick, personal business, holiday, emergency time, and paid parental leave. Health Insurance, Dental and Optical Insurance, Term Life and Disability Income Insurance provided. Defined contribution retirement plan and retiree health savings plan offered. Employee assistance program (EAP). Eligible for deferred compensation and other voluntary benefits. Professional membership and opportunities to participate in professional development are also available. For more information, go to the posting: https://bloomfieldtwp.bamboohr.com/careers/73 Open through Monday, August 3. Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library See all of our open positions here: https://btpl.org/employment/

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Canton Public Library Job Opening - IS Operations Assistant
by Sean Bewick 20 Jul '26

20 Jul '26

Canton Public Library is seeking someone who finds joy in discovering creative solutions and bringing order to chaos to join the Information Services Department as an Operations Assistant. This position partners with the Department Head and Librarian Managers to facilitate the day-to-day work of a busy department, helping it stay organized, well-stocked and on top of everything that goes into connecting the community on a daily basis, such as ordering supplies, maintaining storage spaces, reconciling calendars and tracking expenditures. Successful candidates for this position will possess intermediate clerical abilities, a strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. This position offers a supportive, friendly work environment, flexible scheduling and partial remote work opportunities. SCHEDULED HOURS AND COMPENSATION * Twenty-five to twenty-eight (25-28) hours per week * $19.85-$23.79 per hour * Paid vacation accrual with one week of vacation available upon hire * Annual sick leave allowance * Paid holidays: nine official holidays, plus three discretionary holidays and your birthday * Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stellar Staff Award program, Longevity Awards and an active Social Committee APPLICATION INFORMATION: Only complete application packets (that include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/106/2021/08/CPL_Employmen…>, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 9:00 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submit complete application packets to: Marian Nicholson – Business Services Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 jobs(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:jobs@cantonpl.org> For more information, please see the attached job posting or visit the CPL Jobs and Volunteering page<https://www.cantonpl.org/jobs/>. Thank you, [cid:9ed411bf-b1a8-4129-9040-b261b63389d9] Sean Bewick HR Specialist bewicks(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:bewicks@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-394-1068

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NEW: Deputy Director search - Charles County Public Library (MD)
by Beth Barker 17 Jul '26

17 Jul '26

Deputy Director - Charles County Public Library (MD) Charles County Public Library<https://ccplonline.org/> seeks a collaborative, service-oriented, and operationally skilled leader to serve as its next Deputy Director. Guided by its mission to create opportunities for the community to engage, discover, and learn. CCPL is a trusted Charles County anchor that enhances lives and supports communities through welcoming library spaces, responsive public service, strong collections, technology access, programming, and community connection. CCPL includes four library branches located in La Plata, Indian Head, and Waldorf, as well as a branch inside the Charles County Detention Center and a 24-hour library kiosk at the Nanjemoy Community Center. Plans are underway for a new 28,00 square foot La Plata Library, with a budget of more than $23 million. CCPL also brings its services directly into the community through a fleet of outreach vehicles, including a Mobile Library truck, the Discovery Lab technology-focused sprinter van, and a smaller Outreach Van. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director provides systemwide leadership for library operations and public services across CCPL. This position plays a key role in supporting branch operations, customer service, collections, programming, public technology, facilities, data services, and day-to-day operational effectiveness while helping translate organizational priorities into consistent, high-quality service across the Library. The Deputy Director supervises assigned managers and staff, including branch management, collection development, and data services staff, and works collaboratively across departments to support communication, accountability, professional development, and effective decision-making. The Deputy Director also assists the Executive Director with budget development, strategic planning, policy recommendations, capital planning, Board matters, organizational initiatives, and special projects, and serves as acting Executive Director when designated. The ideal candidate will be a sensible, steady library leader who enjoys collaborating across departments, leading managers and staff, solving operational challenges, and strengthening public service. They will bring strong management and communication skills, sound judgment and accountability, experience with public library operations, and a commitment to excellent library service. Leadership experience that includes fostering constructive labor-management relations in a unionized environment will be especially valuable as CCPL navigates its newly unionized workplace. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County with a population of more than 175,000 residents, offers a distinctive mix of historic communities, natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and regional access. Residents enjoy more than 28,000 acres of parks, recreation facilities, and open space, along with trails, boat ramps, fishing access, arts and community events, and notable destinations such as Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, Historic Port Tobacco, and sites connected to Maryland's Underground Railroad history. With La Plata as the county seat and Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and the Chesapeake Bay region within reach, Charles County offers an appealing balance of community connection, affordability, history, and access to the broader metropolitan area. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution; a minimum of five years of management experience; and the ability to obtain and maintain Professional Librarian Certification<https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dee/certification/apply/publi…> from the Maryland State Department of Education within six months of hire. Preferred qualifications include five years of public library management experience, preferably in an administrative role within a mid-sized or large library system; experience working in a unionized environment; and labor negotiation experience. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered. Compensation: The salary range is $113,400-$148,400. An excellent fringe benefits package is included. Interested candidates may apply here<https://ccplonline.org/about/careers/> (https://ccplonline.org/about/careers/) This position closes on Sunday, August 23. Visit our website<https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/> (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links. - Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Employment Opportunity: Library Director - St. Marys, OH
by Janelle Thomas 17 Jul '26

17 Jul '26

*Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication.* The Board of Trustees of the St. Marys Community Public Library seeks an experienced, visionary leader for our next director. As Library Director, you will provide strategic leadership for the organization while serving as a visible and engaged leader within the community. The successful candidate will foster strong relationships with staff, patrons, community organizations, local government, and other stakeholders, ensuring the library continues to meet the evolving needs of those it serves. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must possess: · Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program. · A minimum of 4 years of library experience with progressive levels of responsibility. · Two years of supervisory experience. · Ability to work day, evening and weekend hours. · Access to transportation The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of the library and its staff of 17 employees. Although the work schedule is flexible, the applicant will be expected to work some evenings and weekends. The library is part of the Serving Every Ohioan library consortium. SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) Service Center, located in Caldwell, is a branch of the State Library of Ohio, which supports a consortium of 104 Library systems at 290 service points throughout 52 counties across Ohio using the OPLIN network. SEO supports a centralized shared catalog database that includes over 8.1 million items with a patron database of nearly one million users, with an annual circulation of over 15 million. St Marys is a historic canal town located on the Buckeye Trail with a population of 8,400. Located in a rural community with a small-industry base, St. Marys is within driving distance of Ft. Wayne, Lima, Columbus, Dayton, and Toledo. The St Marys Community Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit your resume and cover letter to Kristina Boroff, Fiscal Officer, 140 South Chestnut Street, St Marys, Ohio 45885 or by email to kboroff(a)seolibraries.org by September 30, 2026. Anticipated start date is December 1, 2026. *_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Janelle Thomas (she/her/hers) **| *Executive Director *| *The Northwest Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 | jthomas(a)norweld.org *My work day may look different than your work day. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside your normal working hours.* *This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.*

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