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<b><span style="color:black">Library Director – Oshkosh Public Library (WI)</span></b><b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="color:black">The </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://www.oshkoshpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2E6467">Oshkosh Public Library (WI)</span></a></span><span style="color:black"> Board of Trustees seeks a collaborative
team leader who can build relationships within the community as its next Library Director. Working from a single historic location with a $3.8 million budget and 39 FTE staff, the Library Director will work to meet the library’s mission statement and help
the nearly 67,000 residents ‘find knowledge resources; provide free access to information; preserve local history; and create a vibrant community gathering place’. Highlights include a strong endowment fund, a supportive Board of Trustees, and a commitment
to local history and genealogy. The 10-member board has nine members appointed by the mayor (with the concurrence of City Council), and one appointed by the County Executive. The library recently transitioned its Winnefox Library System (WLS) to a separate
entity and the new Director will work to ensure WLS’s growth as a newly independent organization. Key initiatives include strengthening the library’s relationship with the city, undertaking a facilities assessment, and ensuring intellectual freedom for its
residents. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Oshkosh, Wisconsin boasts a charming blend of history, community spirit, and natural beauty. Nestled along the shores of Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh offers picturesque waterfront views and recreational opportunities, like the Oshkosh Riverwalk
and Leach Amphitheater. Its historic downtown features a variety of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, making it a hub of activity. Home to the renowned EAA AirVenture Oshkosh aviation event, the city celebrates innovation and aeronautics as an
integral part of the local economy. Residents also have the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh which provides three campuses for higher education pursuits. Located in central Wisconsin, Oshkosh is equidistant to Green Bay and Milwaukee. The area’s strong schools,
affordable cost of living, and high quality of life make it a standout destination in the heart of Wisconsin. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="color:black"> The Library Director will be responsible to lead and foster an inclusive culture that welcomes creative and innovative ideas; develop and communicate a strong vision for a 21st-century
library; work with the library’s leadership team to develop library policies, procedures, programs, and services; maintain a regular presence in the community, increasing the library’s visibility and connecting with other community leaders; provide oversight
of the library’s finances in accordance with established laws and policies; advocate for the library, while serving as the primary spokesperson and liaison between the library and the federal, state, and local government agencies; and effectively motivate
staff, delegate tasks, and manage the day-to-day operation of the library. Additional responsibilities are listed in the job description. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Qualifications:</span></b><span style="color:black"> A master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school, eligibility for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://dpi.wi.gov/libraries/public-libraries/governance-administration/directors" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2E6467">Public
Librarian Grade I Certification</span></a></span><span style="color:black">, and five (5) or more years of increasingly responsible professional library experience including management and supervisory experience or other combinations of training and/or experience
which translate to the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position are required. Residency in the Oshkosh Public Library service area is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will be a confident library professional who can clearly
articulate a vision for service. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Compensation:</span></b><span style="color:black"> The hiring salary range is <b>$106,000 – $120,000</b> (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">For further information, contact </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://bradburymiller.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2E6467">Bradbury Miller Associates</span></a></span><span style="color:black">. Apply via email
with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to </span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2E6467">Brian C. Hare</span></a></span><span style="color:black">
(<a href="mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com">brianhare@bradburymiller.com</a>). This position closes on <b>Sunday, October 1, 2023</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links at
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