[OPLINLIST] Job Op: Library Director - Birchard Public Library [OH]

[Ryan Sheehan]

*The Opportunity*

The Birchard Public Library [BPL], located in Sandusky County, Ohio is
seeking an accomplished leader to serve as their next *Library Director*.
This dynamic leadership position reports directly to a seven-member Board
of Trustees and is responsible for the executive administration of the
organization. The Library Director will provide sound operations and fiscal
management while prioritizing patron satisfaction, community collaboration
and engagement, and employee relations and development.

*About the Library and Community*

BPL was established in 1873 by Sardis Birchard [President Rutherford B.
Hayes’ uncle] and the library celebrated 150 years of public service to
Sandusky County residents this year. The main branch is located in Fremont,
Ohio and is undergoing an impressive 8,500 square foot building expansion
which will provide space for new, vital community services and will include
a state-of-the-art technology training room, sound and video production
studio, new children's area, dedicated teen room, meeting rooms, reading
garden, and more. The library has three additional branch locations, a
strong Foundation with a one-million-dollar endowment, and an active
Friends group that provides additional funding and support.

*BPL’s mission is to meet the information, education, and recreation needs
of the residents of Sandusky County, to provide easy and equal access to
materials in their variety of forms, and to develop broad community
awareness of the library and its services. For more information about BPL,
visit: birchard.lib.oh.us <http://birchard.lib.oh.us>.*

Located on the Sandusky River and rich in local history, Fremont is a
tight-knit, friendly community with a recently revitalized
downtown/historical district featuring boutiques, gift shops, restaurants,
and other attractions. The area also boasts many beautiful outdoor parks
and natural recreation areas and is located less than 30 miles from the
world-famous Cedar Point amusement park, Marblehead/the Lake Erie shore and
islands, and the metro-Toledo area.

*Position Qualifications and Compensation*

Qualified candidates will possess:

   - Five or more years of experience in operations and prior library
   management experience.
   - Experience in fiscal oversight of an annual budget, and the ability to
   advocate for public library levy funding and support.
   - Experience collaborating and partnering with trustees, civic/community
   partners, local businesses, and other key stakeholders.
   - Experience improving facilities, collections, programs, and workforce
   development.
   - Experience implementing policies and upholding the principles of
   diversity, equity, and inclusion [DEI] and intellectual freedom [ensuring
   free, equal, and confidential access to information for all people of the
   community.
   - A master’s degree in a relevant discipline.

A generous compensation package includes a competitive starting pay range
minimum of $90,000; healthcare benefits include generous paid time-off
allowances; medical, dental, vision, and pension plans; and more.

*To Apply*

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a cover
letter [including salary requirements] to: ryansheehan at oahumanresources.com.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Birchard
Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer [EOE].

Ryan Sheehan
Project Specialist,
Organizational Architecture, Inc.

216.586.4762

440.313.5023

ryansheehan at oahumanresources.com

oahumanresources.com
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