Library Director — Lead Strategy & Community Impact

Bradbury Miller Associates; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indiana Public Retirement System

Job summary

Bradbury Miller Associates is helping Bartholomew County Public Library in Columbus, Indiana, search for a collaborative Library Director to lead the organization through its strategic priorities and community initiatives.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, personnel, facilities, collections, technology, outreach, and partnerships, while guiding staff and advancing inclusive service goals in line with BCPL’s long-range plan.

Qualifications

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school and eligible for Indiana Librarian Certificate.
• Six years of professional library work experience, including three years in an administrative role.
• Experience developing and implementing facilities plans and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, financial, administrative, and operational leadership for BCPL.
• Oversee budget, personnel, facilities, collections, technology, outreach, and service planning.
• Support Board governance, grants, and community partnerships; lead a broad management team.
• Represent BCPL publicly and within the library profession.

Skills

Administrative leadership

Community engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Master of Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Indiana Librarian Certificate

Job description

Bradbury Miller Associates is helping Bartholomew County Public Library in Columbus, Indiana, search for a collaborative Library Director to lead the organization through its strategic priorities and community initiatives.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, personnel, facilities, collections, technology, outreach, and partnerships, while guiding staff and advancing inclusive service goals in line with BCPL’s long-range plan.