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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIowa City Public Library Director AnnouncementIOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Library Director -Iowa City (UA) Public Library The Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees is now accepting applications for the next Library Director. Governed by nine -member Board, the |Oxv6 City Public Library is vital, vibrant downtown destination located oDthe Iowa City Pedestrian Mall. Circulating 1.2million items ayear, the library hosts over 5OO,000 visitors in the building annually and many more through its Bookmobile and outreach programming. With an innovative, creative staff (h3 FTE), B $7.6 million annual operating budget, and 8 Friends Foundation which generates significant financial support, the library provides stellar services tO'UStunder 1OO,OOOarea residents. A|rnO3t 55,000 of these community rn8mnb8r3 are cardholders! The rniS5iOn says it all, "The |Vvva City Public Library is 8 center 0fcommunity life that connects p8Op|8 of all ages with information, engages them with the world of ideas and with each other, and enriches the C000mnUOity by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and encouraging creativity." The Iowa City Public Library bthe heart ofthe Iowa City community. It is8dynamic college town with the UDkxer5hv Of |Ovx8 situated in the middle of the city. Home tOthe |Qvv8 Writers Workshop and a UNESCO City OfLiterature, the arts flourish in ]OhOSOn County with nUrnerOUS opportunities to enjoy nluSiC of all genres, theatre, summer festivals, local food, and visual arts. Residents are encouraged t0ride, bike, and walk through downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods. Responsibilities. The Library Director performs professional level work under the general supervision of the governing Library Board of Trustees. Responsibilities include the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all library operations and services; supervision of the administrative team and staff in establishing and directing library policies and procedures; advocacy for the mission of public libraries; and managing physical facilities, personnel, and financial operations in accordance with Board policies, City administration, and applicable legislation. The Director serves as a liaison tothe community, governmental bodies, and library leaders and works to establish CO|l8bOr8tix8 relationships. Fiscal responsibilities include preparing and administering the annual budget, including capital improvements projects, 8OdVxOrkingVvith the Friends Foundation to S2Cun2 additional funding. For the complete position description please visit Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA - accredited program and a nnininnunn of seven years of professional progressively responsible library experience with five years of public library administration The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated record of development and fundraising, developing and rnentoring staff, facilities management, implementing new library service nnod8|3, an outstanding customer service philosophy, and successful community engagement, and a strong passion for public library advocacy work. Experience reporting to a governing board and working in a union environment are preferred. The Library Director must reside in the municipal limits of the City of Iowa City and State of |Ovvo librarian certification will be required within 5Odays ofhire. Compensation. A starting salary mange of $211'217 — $176,259 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and on exceptional fringe benefits package. More information can be found at Application. To start the application process, send a cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to directorsearch@jcpl.org on or before the closing date of July 23, 2025. For more information, contact Jen Royer at Jennifer-rover@icpl.org. The selection process for this position is subject to Iowa open meetings and records. Please be advised that external candidates may request their application be considered confidential in writing at the time of application on their cover letter. Internal applicants cannot request their application be considered confidential. To request an application be considered confidential, please include the following language in the cover letter: I hereby acknowledge that the selection process for this position is subject to Iowa open meetings and records. To the extent allowed by law, I request that my application be kept confidential. Ifurther request that the sessions in which my qualifications are reviewed and discussed be done in closed session so as to protect my reputation. �Lavempfu and potential City employees. J