Library Director

The Dodgeville Public Library Board of Trustees is currently looking for a creative individual with strong understanding of library practices, management, and budgeting to be our next library director. Come lead our dedicated team of 16 full-time and part-time staff while managing an annual budget of $530,000 and growing our services—and community. Our ideal candidate will have strong understanding of:

• Budgeting and financial management
• Personnel management
• Policy maintenance and development
• Collection development
• Library services
• Programming at all levels
• Facility maintenance and planning
• Marketing
• Advocacy

 The ideal candidate will have the following skills and abilities. Please see the full position description for further details.

•  Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited intuition and have or be eligible for a Grade II Wisconsin Library Director Certification. Candidates with an MLIS from an accredited institution who have or are eligible for Grade I Wisconsin Library Certification are preferred.
•  Have a minimum of three years of progressively responsible library experience.
•  Have a strong financial background. Be experienced in budget preparation, management, and report writing. A background in grant writing or project management is a plus.
•  Be familiar with the general operation of municipal government and leadership; act as library representative and participate in regular municipal meetings and one-on-one meetings with city officials.
•  Possess knowledge of library philosophy, guiding principles, and Wisconsin statutes related to library operations and responsibilities.
•  Have a demonstrated ability to hire, supervise, and evaluate staff and volunteers and be an energetic, supportive team leader.
•  Communicate effectively both in speech and in writing; have experience in public speaking.
•  Be a confident negotiator willing to advocate for library services and growth.
•  Be well organized, resilient, and proactive.
•  Be able to advise, direct, inform, and work with the Dodgeville Public Library Board of Trustees and have the ability to engage and partner with other community organizations and businesses.
•  Be proficient in computer software, including Microsoft Office products, online word processing platforms (such as Google Suite), and other web-based systems.
•  Be committed to serving the people of Dodgeville and surrounding townships; willing to learn about our community, residents, and history to support and contribute to city planning goals; and orient elements of library planning with overall municipal objectives.
•  Work collaboratively with other library directors and staff within SWLS (Southwest Wisconsin Library System).
•  Be prepared to enthusiastically and competently lead the current building/expansion project that will provide the community with a public library facility that will serve current and future needs.

How to Apply

Please email cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to interim director Carol Murphy: cmurphy@swls.org. Deadline for first consideration is February 15, 2024. Rolling consideration thereafter. 

Compensation and Benefits

The library director position is a full-time position with an annual salary dependent on qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health and life insurance, paid holidays and time off, sick days, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $55,000 - $68,000 based on education, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• WRS Retirement plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Section 125 Flex (Flexible Spending Account)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program

About Us

The City of Dodgeville, the county seat of Iowa County in southwest Wisconsin, has a current population of 5,012 with an extended library service population of 11,590. Situated in the beautiful Driftless area of the state, Dodgeville is 45 miles from Madison, and lies in the center of an area which is rich in cultural, historical, and natural resources. The current library is located in the Municipal Building in downtown Dodgeville, with a small storefront annex nearby to relieve collection space issues, and provide for a reading room. Through a successful referendum vote in February 2020, Dodgeville citizens have shown their support for a building expansion, and the board seeks a director who can assist with moving the building project forward.