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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Way Public Library in Perrysburg, Ohio, is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking professional to serve as its next Library Director.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Serving the Perrysburg community since 1881, Way Public Library is a highly regarded and well-supported public library in one of Northwest Ohio’s most dynamic and growing communities.
Perrysburg offers a vibrant blend of small-town character, strong community connections, and continued growth, creating an exciting environment for a library that plays an important role in the educational, cultural, and civic life of its residents. With
annual operating revenue of approximately $3.6 million, circulation exceeding 800,000 items, and a dedicated, experienced staff, Way offers an exciting opportunity for a leader who values public service, community engagement, organizational development and
innovation.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The next Director will build upon a strong foundation while guiding the Library into its next chapter. We are seeking a collaborative leader with the vision and ability to
develop staff, strengthen community partnerships, responsibly manage public resources, and respond to the evolving needs of a growing community.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Candidates must hold a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information studies program and have a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional
library experience.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The complete position description, qualifications, and application instructions are available in the attached announcement.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to:</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><a href="mailto:waylibrarydirectorsearch@gmail.com" id="OWA4dafe0c7-8d13-fbeb-95f0-688b89a925c2" class="x_x_OWAAutoLink" title="mailto:waylibrarydirectorsearch@gmail.com" data-linkindex="0" data-ogsc="rgb(70, 120, 134)" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin: 0px;"><u>waylibrarydirectorsearch@gmail.com</u></a></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Board reserves the right to begin reviewing applications and interviewing qualified candidates as they are received.</span></p>
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<span class="spanWithBackgroundColor" style="font-family: "Aptos Narrow", Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black; background-color: white;">Liz Razo, MLIS </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Aptos Narrow", Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; color: rgb(59, 32, 77);">Perrysburg, OH 43551</span></p>
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