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Director Position</div>
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The Twinsburg Public Library (TPL) Board of Trustees seeks its next Library Director an experienced, innovative, and community-focused library professional who leads with a steady, fair-minded, and composed presence. The ideal candidate must be committed
to serving the communities that constitute the Twinsburg School District the City of Twinsburg, Twinsburg Township, and the City of Reminderville.</div>
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With a staff of 50 and a $3.5 million budget, TPL is a thriving community hub with a well-earned reputation for outstanding customer service and meaningful outreach. TPL also receives financial and program support from the Friends of Twinsburg Public Library
and the Foundation of the Twinsburg Public Library 501(c) 3 organizations.</div>
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TPL responds to the ever-changing needs of our communities by providing information, entertainment, education, and inspiration in a safe place to meet, speak, think, work, and create. The TPL bookmobile extends the commitment beyond the librarys walls, delivering
library services directly to neighborhoods, schools, and senior communities across the region. Membership with Clevnet also gives TPL patrons access to the collections of 46 other libraries in northeast Ohio.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bolder;">About the Communities</span></div>
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Located midway between Cleveland and Akron in Northeast Ohio, the communities in the Twinsburg School District are home to approximately 27,500 residents. The area has easy access to major highways, comfortable neighborhoods, excellent schools, numerous recreational
and youth sport activities, extensive parks and trails, and a strong industrial base. In addition, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is located nearby. Twinsburg is also home to the world-famous Twins Festival.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bolder;">Responsibilities</span></div>
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Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Library Director serves as the chief administrator of the Library and is expected to anticipate and fulfill the evolving needs of the community through the effective and responsible use of all available resources.
The Director will be a dedicated advocate for staff and patrons alike.</div>
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The Director oversees every phase of library operations and strategy, including:</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bolder;" role="presentation">Administration & Management</span> Day-to-day operations, staff leadership, human resources and organizational effectiveness</li><li style="font-family: Constantia, "Hoefler Text", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: bolder;" role="presentation">Collections & Services</span> Development and maintenance of programs, collections, and patron services</li><li style="font-family: Constantia, "Hoefler Text", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: bolder;" role="presentation">Strategic Planning</span> Multi-faceted plan development and implementation aligned with community needs</li><li style="font-family: Constantia, "Hoefler Text", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: bolder;" role="presentation">Technology</span> Oversight of library systems, infrastructure, and digital resources</li><li style="font-family: Constantia, "Hoefler Text", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: bolder;" role="presentation">Community Engagement</span> Public relations, outreach, marketing, and partnership development</li><li style="font-family: Constantia, "Hoefler Text", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: bolder;" role="presentation">Facilities & Equipment</span> Stewardship of buildings, grounds, and equipment</li><li style="font-family: Constantia, "Hoefler Text", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
<span style="font-weight: bolder;" role="presentation">Budget & Finance</span> Work with Fiscal Officer to establish budgets and be a responsible and transparent manager of public funds. The Director could be asked to serve as the Deputy Fiscal Officer.</li></ul>
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The Library Director works independently within the policies established by the Board of Trustees, exercising sound professional judgment while remaining accountable to the Board for all aspects of library performance and administration.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bolder;">Qualifications</span></div>
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The ideal candidate will hold a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) or Master of Library Science (MLS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution, or an equivalent advanced degree. Candidates should bring a minimum of eight
years of progressively responsible experience in a public library or similar setting, including at least five years in an administrative or leadership capacity.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: bolder;">Preferred qualifications include:</span></div>
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Experience leading, hiring, evaluating and managing a team of ten or more staff members</li><li style="font-family: Constantia, "Hoefler Text", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Experience working with a Board and senior management team</li><li style="font-family: Constantia, "Hoefler Text", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Demonstrated knowledge of public sector budgeting and fiscal management</li><li style="font-family: Constantia, "Hoefler Text", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
A proven record of meaningful community engagement and outreach with local government officials and businesses</li><li style="font-family: Constantia, "Hoefler Text", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Experience with legislative engagement and advocacy at the local, state, or federal level: Ohio-specific experience preferred</li><li style="font-family: Constantia, "Hoefler Text", serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic plans</li></ul>
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<span style="font-weight: bolder;">Compensation</span> </div>
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The hiring salary range is $90,000 $105,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent benefits package, including generous earned time off allowances and contributions to health insurance plans and OPERS retirement
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Interested candidates should submit their resume through the
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 113, 179);"><a href="https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/9f07ab1d-f03b-4da4-91d9-1921e75772d7/Twinsburg-Public-Library" id="OWAdc9fb461-3559-d627-1538-14a22fd5672e" class="OWAAutoLink" style="color: rgb(0, 113, 179);"><u>application
portal</u></a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. For further information, contact Mark Durbin at mdurbin@twinsburglibrary.org. This position closes on June 15, 2026.</span></div>
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<i>Laura Leonard</i></div>
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<i>Director/Deputy Fiscal Officer</i></div>
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<i>Twinsburg Public Library</i></div>
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<i>330-425-4268 x 5</i></div>
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<i>leonardla@twinsburglibrary.org</i></div>
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