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North Shore Library Director
Serving the Villages of Bayside, Fox Point, River Hills and the City of Glendale
The North Shore Library is seeking an experienced, visionary, and community-focused professional to serve as its next Library Director.
Located in Bayside, Wisconsin, the North Shore Library proudly serves the communities of Glendale, Fox Point, Bayside, and River Hills. This
leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to guide a new, state of the art public library facility (opened February 2026) dedicated to innovation, lifelong learning, and exceptional customer service.
Reporting directly to the North Shore Library Board of Directors, the Library Director serves as the Library's chief executive officer and oversees all aspects of library operations and administration.
The Director provides strategic leadership in areas including personnel management, budgeting and financial oversight, strategic planning, technology and automation, collection development, facilities management, and community relations. The successful candidate will play a key role in
shaping the future of the Library and finding ways to maximize the new library building for general use, programming, and public spaces. The Director will ensure excellent daily service to patrons and strong partnerships throughout the community.
The Library Director works closely with the Library Board, municipal leaders, staff, community organizations, and the Friends and Foundation groups associated with the Library. This individual will represent the Library at local government meetings, within the Milwaukee County Federated Library System, and among professional library organizations. The Director will also provide regular operational and financial reports, support long-range planning initiatives, and help build continued support for library services and funding.
As the leader of the organization, the Director is responsible for cultivating a positive, collaborative, and service-oriented workplace culture. Duties include recruiting, supervising, mentoring, and evaluating staff, while encouraging professional development and continuous
improvement. The Director will ensure that library services, programming, and collections remain responsive to the evolving needs and interests of the community while maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for all patrons.
The position also oversees the Library’s annual operating and capital budgets, facility planning and maintenance, technology infrastructure, and overall operational effectiveness. The Director will collaborate with stakeholders on building and improvement projects and will help guide the
Library’s long-term strategic vision.
Qualified candidates must possess a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution and be eligible for Wisconsin Grade 1 Library Certification. Candidates should have at least 5 years of progressively responsible library, leadership and or management experience, along with demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and financial management skills. Experience with integrated library systems, particularly Sierra by Innovative, is preferred.
The ideal candidate will be an innovative and approachable leader with a passion for public libraries and community engagement. The North Shore Library is seeking someone who can effectively balance strategic vision with day-to-day operational excellence while fostering strong
relationships with staff, elected officials, community organizations, and residents alike.
The North Shore Library offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates should apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bayside and include a cover letter, resume, and minimum of three professional references.
The salary range for the position is $90,000 - $115,000, depending on qualifications. |
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