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Nationally recognized in 2017 by Library Journal as a “Best Small Libraries in America” finalist, the Columbus Public Library was also awarded an ALA Harwood Grant and an IMLS Community Engagement Grant. This busy, beloved library seeks a creative, dynamic community-minded director with the skills to manage daily activities as well as the leadership and vision to guide the library into the future.
Located 30 minutes northeast of Madison, the Columbus Public Library serves a city population of 5,000 plus several thousand patrons in surrounding Dodge, Dane and Columbia counties. The library includes the historic landmark building plus an annex with a bookstore, meeting/education spaces and artists studios. The 2022 operating budget was $434,000 with 10 part- and full-time staff. Circulation in 2022 was 53,700 with 55,000 patron visits. The Library is home to the Friends of the Library and the Columbus Literacy Council. It coordinates activities with the Columbus Area Historical Society, the Columbus Senior Center, Columbus Community Hospital, local civic groups and area public schools. The library is a member of the South Central Library System.
The Library Director reports to the Columbus Public Library Board of Directors.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Overall administration of the library
- Supervision, motivation and review of staff
- Financial management including budgeting and reporting
- Maintenance and upgrading of technology
- Strategic planning
- Programming, outreach and community engagement
- Building oversight and project implementation
- Grant writing, fundraising/development
- Advocacy of the library before local and state government, civic groups and organizations
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Grade 2 Wisconsin Library certification required within two years of employment.
- Master of Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited institution (Grade 1 certification) preferred.
- Management and supervisory responsibility or five years of progressively more responsible library management experience.
Salary and benefits:
Starting salary $60,000 - $68,000 plus a competitive benefits package
Application Deadline: April 18, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m. A complete job description is available on the Columbus Public Library website: www.ColumbusPublicLibrary.info.
Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to: Merry Anderson, CPL Search Committee at [email protected].
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Standard background checks are required. Applicants with a disability may request accommodations needed in the application and/or interview process. |
