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Adams County, WI

Library Director

Friendship, WI · On-site

$44.36/hr

Coordinates strategic planning and assessment activities for the library in cooperation with the Library Board. Develops and submits the library's policies, long- and short-range goals and objectives ...

County of Adams

Library Director

Friendship, WI

$44.36/hr

Recommends improvements in staffing, organization, salaries, and benefits to the Library Board. Plans and organizes work load and staff assignments; reviews work loads and directs changes as needed.

Tarrant County College District (TCCD)

WI · On-site

Actively participates in College-wide conversations on student engagement and success * Keeps current on changing professional practices and advancements in the fields of libraries, student learning ...

Texas Library Association

WI · On-site

This position will play a critical role in ensuring equitable access to library services and sustaining strong operational oversight as Golden Triangle Library has expanded to a seven-day-a-week ...

County of Adams

Library Aide

Friendship, WI · On-site

$15.36/hr

Replaces materials in correct locations after use, using alphabetic, numerical, or another order as used by the library. Identifies areas where items are out of order and rearranges as needed. Shifts ...

Adams County, WI

Library Aide

Friendship, WI · On-site

$15.36/hr

Replaces materials in correct locations after use, using alphabetic, numerical, or another order as used by the library. Identifies areas where items are out of order and rearranges as needed. Shifts ...

Village of Waunakee, WI

Library Assistant

Waunakee, WI · On-site

$20.30/hr

Successful candidates will be responsible for greeting and helping library visitors, checking out and checking in materials using a computer network, shelving library materials, answering customers ...

Adams County, WI

Library Aide

Friendship, WI · On-site

$15.36/hr

Replaces materials in correct locations after use, using alphabetic, numerical, or another order as used by the library. Identifies areas where items are out of order and rearranges as needed. Shifts ...

City of Middleton, WI

Library Page

Middleton, WI · On-site

$15.38/hr

NR General Description The Library Page plays a crucial role in the effective operation of the Middleton Public Library, ensuring that library materials and resources are readily accessible to ...

CITY OF MIDDLETON

Library Page

Middleton, WI · On-site

Library Page The Library Page plays a crucial role in the effective operation of the Middleton Public Library, ensuring that library materials and resources are readily accessible to patrons. This ...

GovernmentJobs.com

Library Page

Middleton, WI · On-site

Library Page The Library Page plays a crucial role in the effective operation of the Middleton Public Library, ensuring that library materials and resources are readily accessible to patrons. This ...

City of Appleton

Library Security Monitor

Appleton, WI · On-site

$21.88/hr

These part-time, non-benefitted roles are ideal for individuals with experience in public safety ... The unarmed Library Security Monitor will be responsible for enforcing library policies, de ...

City of Middleton

Library Page

Middleton, WI · On-site

$15.38/hr

General Description The Library Page plays a crucial role in the effective operation of the Middleton Public Library, ensuring that library materials and resources are readily accessible to patrons.

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Library Director

Friendship, WI • On-site

Adams County, WI
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$44.36/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Salary: $44.36 Hourly
Location : 569 N. Cedar St., Adams, WI
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 39-2026
Department: Library
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 10/9/2026 5:00 PM Central
Description
The Library Director is responsible for the planning, organization, development, and overall supervision of the Adams County Library, a consolidated county library under section 43.57(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes. This individual is appointed by, and reports to, the Library Board according to section 43.58(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes, and exercises considerable independent judgment in decision making within general guidelines as set forth by the Library Board and County Board.
The following duties are illustrative, and the person holding this position may be required to
perform other duties of a similar nature or otherwise related to the position.
Examples of Duties
  1. Coordinates strategic planning and assessment activities for the library in cooperation with the Library Board. Develops and submits the library's policies, long- and short-range goals and objectives to the Library Board for review, approval, and update, and is responsible for implementation as established by the Board. Interprets policy decisions to staff members for implementation.
  2. Attends all Library Board meetings and acts as a technical advisor to the Library Board.
  3. Develops and prepares the annual library budget proposal for review by the Library Board, and participates in its presentation to the county finance committee and County Board. Expends funds within established guidelines. Monitors revenues and expenditures to assure sound fiscal control and approves any expenditures by staff.
  4. Provides professional advice on library issues to Library Board and county government. Schedules and conducts planning or informational meetings or communicates with small committees or individuals as needed.
  5. Supervises the library's collection development, including the selection and withdrawal of specific items and formats. Organizes access, storage, and control of the collection. Oversees interlibrary loan operations, and the transfer of assets between libraries. Analyzes and reports on circulation patterns and makes recommendations to the Library Board based on trends.
  6. Initiates and directs the library's planning and use of technology. Oversees technology needs, evaluates emerging technologies and services, and recommends improvements to support library operations and public service.
  7. Supervises record keeping and acquisition of statistical data needed for library planning and preparation of reports as required for the county, library system, and state.
  8. Recruits, selects, hires, supervises, evaluates, and terminates library staff, in accordance with County policies. Oversees the staff training program. Recommends improvements in staffing, organization, salaries, and benefits to the Library Board. Plans and organizes work load and staff assignments; reviews work loads and directs changes as needed. Plans and conducts regular staff meetings.
  9. Maintains state certification and professional qualifications through seminars, workshops, additional college credits, and participation in professional organizations such as the American Library Association (ALA) and the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA).
  10. Represents the library within the South Central Library System (SCLS) by attending All Directors' meetings, committee meetings, and work groups. Participates in the development of consortium policies, shared services, and annual cost-sharing agreements for system services. Represents the library in professional organizations and serves as spokesperson for the library within the community.
  11. Plans and directs a public relations program through newspaper articles, radio visitations, parades, programs, school visits, etc., to promote general public awareness of library programs and service.
  12. Plans and coordinates programs for all ages (or supervises staff who do).
  13. Prepares grant proposals and administers grants, gifts, and other special funding projects as assigned by the Library Board.
  14. Prepares annual reports for the Library Board and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's public library division. Conducts surveys as required for annual state reports and for funding sources.
  15. Performs other duties as requested by the Library Board.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Qualifications
  1. Master of Library Science degree from a university program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
  2. Must be able to acquire and maintain Wisconsin State Library 1 certification within three months of hire date, and must meet renewal requirements during employment.
  3. Requires broad understanding of basic library principles, procedures, technology, goals, and philosophy of service, as well as administrative and supervisory work.
  4. Ability to meet, communicate with, and deal effectively with employees, officials, and members of the community both orally and in writing.
  5. Ability to manage budget and financial information, and to consider the broad picture and be attentive to details.
  6. Satisfactory completion of background check.

Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
  1. Ability to remain in an office environment for at least 8 hours with a combination of sitting and standing postures.
  2. Ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to moderate work, and ability to lift at least 40 pounds on an occasional basis.
  3. Ability to operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.

Exposure to blood borne pathogens is considered low for this position.
Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the ADA, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Adams County is not only a County with lots of outdoor activities, like fishing, boating, hunting, ATV'ing, camping, and hiking, but working for the County you receive many benefits as well!
The County offers health insurance coverage through UMR. The County pays 85% of the premium for both single and family coverage, along with a contribution to the Health Savings Account (HSA).
Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance is also available, with the employee paying the premium.
The County offers a basic life insurance plan (at the County expense) for regular employees. There are also supplemental plans available for the employee to purchase.
The County provides a retirement account in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) for eligible employees. Employees pay one-half of the required contribution; the County pays the other half.
The County provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees and their family members, at no cost to the employee.
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Do you have a Masters of Library Science degree from a university program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA)? If so, from which university?
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Do you currently have your Wisconsin State Library 1 certification? If not, are you able to obtain the certification within 3 months of hire, as required?
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Do you have any experience working in a County setting?
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Do you have experience in budgeting? If so, how large of a budget?
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What is your experience identifying, writing, and managing grants?
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Please explain how would you motivate the staff, handle performance issues, and resolve team conflicts fairly?
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Please explain how you have advocated for the library but built/maintained a strong working relationship with county, city, or town officials and members of the community?
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Please explain your broad understanding of basic library principles, procedures, technology, goals, and the philosophy of service.
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Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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Will you grant Adams County the authority to do a complete and thorough background check including personal and professional references, education, and employment?
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