Hello Everyone, Just passing this on. It is an excellent library - #1 by many standards of the 15 in Milwaukee County. The community neighbors the one I'm in (Whitefish Bay, WI). Feel free to contact me if you have questions about librarianship and living in Milwaukee (it's awesome!). I moved here from Detroit/Flint 4.5 years ago and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The Wisconsin library community is excellent and easy to work with. ------------------------------------------------------- [cid:image001.jpg@01D10823.E2E597B0] The Village of Shorewood, WI, seeks to hire a Director of Library Services to start in early 2016. We are looking for a dynamic and confident leader, with an optimistic approach to their work and peers. We need an individual with fresh ideas, who can supervise, inspire, and motivate staff with integrity. The ideal candidate would have strong managerial experience, as well as experience working in multiple library departments. Shorewood The Village of Shorewood is a suburb of the city of Milwaukee. Nestled between the banks of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee River, Shorewood is notable for both natural beauty and semi-urban living. It borders Milwaukee's lively East Side, shares a river border with the diverse neighborhood of Riverwest, and blends with attractive suburbs to the north. Shorewood is only about one square mile, so with a population of over 13,000 people is one of the most densely populated miles in Wisconsin. Shorewood is a desirable place to live: walkable, bike-friendly, featuring shopping, dining and the forested Oak Leaf Trail - with access to downtown Milwaukee and the beaches of Lake Michigan. Shorewood Public Library Shorewood Public Library serves the community with pride as an active member of the Milwaukee County Federated Library System (MCFLS) and a department of the Village of Shorewood. A busy library, Shorewood Library had the highest annual circulation per capita and number of library visits per capita amongst MCFLS libraries in 2014. Additionally, Shorewood Library had the highest per capita circulation to non-residents, affording the library a solid standing amongst member library peers. Shorewood Public Library is community-focused, working closely with the Shorewood School District and other Village departments and organizations. The community uses the library not only as a resource for information in all formats, but as a meeting place for change and public betterment. Required Experience - 5 years library experience, including management and supervisory experience - Grade I Wisconsin Library Director Certification, or eligibility to meet requirements (See http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_cert for more information) Additional Desired Experience - Experience working in multiple library departments - Experience as a library director Salary Starts at $64,000, negotiable dependent upon experience. Plus benefits package To Apply Submit a cover letter, resume, four references and a Village of Shorewood job application to the Search Committee at ShorewoodDirectorSearch@gmail.com<mailto:ShorewoodDirectorSearch@gmail.com> by 5pm on Mon., Nov. 16, 2015. You can find application materials and the full job description at: http://www.shorewoodlibrary.org/discover/who-we-are/join_our_team.php Sent on behalf of the search committee and Library Board of Trustees. Emily Passey Assistant Director Shorewood Public Library 3920 N Murray Ave. Shorewood, WI 53211 ShorewoodLibrary.org 414-847-2670 Facebook.com/ShorewoodPublicLibrary Twitter.com/ShorewoodLib
