Executive Director - Arrowhead Library System

Minnesota City Jobs; Minnesota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arrowhead Library System seeks an Executive Director to lead the regional library network, setting strategic direction and policy standards across multiple counties.

Reporting to the Governing Board, you will supervise professional staff, engage with member libraries and partner agencies, and drive outstanding library service delivery region-wide.

Qualifications

• Completion of a four-year degree and an ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science.
• Broad, extensive experience in all phases of professional library work.
• At least five years of professional library experience and at least three years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Establish and direct the program of library services for the Arrowhead Library System.
• Promote standards and determine policies under the Governing Board guidance.

Education

Bachelor's degree

ALA-accredited Master's in Library Science

Job description

Job Summary

The Executive Director is responsible for establishing and directing the program of library services for the Arrowhead Library System, both a regional public library system and a multicounty, multitype library cooperative, and providing services to member libraries and other participating agencies. Promotion and development of standards, and determination of policies are vital elements of the work. Program policy and guidance are received from the Arrowhead Library System Governing Board with wide latitude being given in direction of professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a four-year degree plus an ALA-accredited master's degree in Library Science and broad, extensive experience in all phases of professional library work, including at least five years of professional library experience and at least three years in a responsible administrative/supervisory capacity.