Community-Driven Library Director

Palibraries; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indiana Public Retirement System

Excellent fringe benefits package

Job summary

Bartholomew County Public Library in Columbus, Indiana, seeks a collaborative, forward‑looking Library Director to guide BCPL’s strategic, financial, administrative and operational programs. The director will lead 51 staff across a Main Library, two branches, and outreach services while strengthening partnerships.

Requirements include an MLS from an ALA‑accredited program and Indiana Librarian Certificate 1, plus six years of professional library experience with at least three years in

Qualifications

• MLS degree from an ALA‑accredited library school.
• Qualification for an Indiana Librarian Certificate 1.
• Six years professional library work experience that includes three years administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, financial, administrative, and operational leadership for the library; oversee budget and governance.
• Lead personnel, policy, facilities, collections, technology, outreach, and service planning; support Board governance.
• Develop grants and community partnerships; work with a broad management team and represent BCPL in the community.

Education

Master of Library Science (MLS) degree

Indiana Librarian Certificate 1

Job description

Bartholomew County Public Library in Columbus, Indiana, seeks a collaborative, forward‑looking Library Director to guide BCPL’s strategic, financial, administrative and operational programs. The director will lead 51 staff across a Main Library, two branches, and outreach services while strengthening partnerships.

Requirements include an MLS from an ALA‑accredited program and Indiana Librarian Certificate 1, plus six years of professional library experience with at least three years in