<div dir="ltr"><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><b><span>Library Director / <a name="_Hlk184114435">Executive Director </a>for The Urbana Free Library [IL]</span></b><span><span></span></span></span></font>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><br></span></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>The Opportunity<span></span></span></b></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">The <b>Urbana Free Library</b> is seeking an innovative leader to serve as
their next <b>Executive Director</b>. This dynamic leadership position reports
to a nine-member Board of Trustees, oversees a staff of 68, and is responsible
for the executive administration of the Library’s <span>Patron Services [Patron Services, Community Engagement, and the Champaign
County Historical Archives] and Operations [Collections, Information Technology,
Facilities, and Human Resources] divisions.</span><b> </b><span>In addition to organizing,
directing, and evaluating all Library functions, operations, and activities, the
Executive Director will prioritize patron satisfaction, community collaboration,
civic engagement, funding, and staff safety and development.</span><b><span></span></b></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>About the Library and Community<span></span></span></b></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">The Urbana Free Library’s mission is to encourage learning and enrich
lives by providing access to diverse resources and programs. The Library
employs 70 dedicated staff and its FY2025 budget is approximately $5.3million. Founded
in 1874, The Urbana Free Library has been serving the Urbana community for over
150 years and is one of the oldest public libraries in the state of Illinois.
The Library was established when the subscription library model was popular, so
the city felt compelled to be clear that the Library was free and open to the
public. The name stuck. The Urbana Free Library continues to embody its
original mandate to serve the public, while also evolving to serve the
ever-changing needs of its patrons.<span></span></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Located in the heart of Champaign County in east central Illinois,
Urbana [population 38,200] is the home of the University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, the state’s flagship public university and one of the
preeminent research institutions in the world. Also, the <span> </span>University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has
been the top-ranked MLIS degree program in the country since 1996. With the
help of four beautiful seasons, a richly diverse population, a Big Ten
University, two regional medical centers, and a vibrant arts and entertainment
scene, Urbana offers a variety of services, recreation, and culture. <span></span></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">The City of Urbana boasts an outstanding quality of life and low cost of
living. Due to its natural assets and college setting, Urbana offers residents
a metropolitan feel with small-town charm. The highly ranked school districts,
park district, cultural amenities, and award-winning mass transit district also
highlight the community's dedication to excellence.<span></span></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>Position Qualifications and Compensation<span></span></span></b></font></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>-<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal">  </span></span></span><span>A Master’s
degree in Library and Information Science [MLIS] is required.<span></span></span></span></font></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>-<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span></span><span>Five
years of progressively responsible library managerial experience, including at
least three years of supervisory experience, is required.<span></span></span></span></font></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>- </span></span><span>Experience
collaborating and partnering with trustees, civic/community partners, local
businesses, and other key stakeholders is required.<span></span></span></span></font></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>-<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span></span><span>Experience
leading projects and teams to enhance facilities, collections, programs, services,
and team members is required.<span></span></span></span></font></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>- </span></span><span>Bilingual
language skills [especially Spanish, French, or Chinese] are preferred.<span></span></span></span></font></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.25in;text-align:justify;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span><span>-<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal"> </span></span></span><span>Experience
working collaboratively in a union environment and in collective bargaining is
preferred. <span></span></span></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">A generous compensation package includes a competitive starting pay
range of $115,000 to $135,000; generous paid time-off allowances; medical,
dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan; and more.<span></span></span></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%"><font size="2"><b style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span>To Apply<span></span></span></b></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10pt;font-family:Raleway"><span><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a
cover letter [including salary requirements] to: <span style="color:rgb(0,32,96)"><a href="mailto:ryansheehan@oahumanresources.com">ryansheehan@oahumanresources.com</a></span>.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. </span></font><span></span></span></p>





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