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  • Library Director / Executive Director

    The Urbana Free Library

  • Library/Organization Address

    210 West Green Street
    Urbana, Illinois 61801

  • Employment Type

    Full-time

  • Hourly Wage/Salary Range

    $115,000 to $135,000

  • About the Organization

    The Urbana Free Library’s mission is to encourage learning and enrich lives by providing access to diverse resources and programs. The Library employs 70 dedicated staff and its FY2025 budget is approximately $5.3million. Founded in 1874, The Urbana Free Library has been serving the Urbana community for over 150 years and is one of the oldest public libraries in the state of Illinois. The Library was established when the subscription library model was popular, so the city felt compelled to be clear that the Library was free and open to the public. The name stuck. The Urbana Free Library continues to embody its original mandate to serve the public, while also evolving to serve the ever-changing needs of its patrons.

  • Job Description and Responsibilities

    The Urbana Free Library is seeking an innovative leader to serve as their next Executive Director. This dynamic leadership position reports to a nine-member Board of Trustees, oversees a staff of 68, and is responsible for the executive administration of the Library’s Patron Services [Patron Services, Community Engagement, and the Champaign County Historical Archives] and Operations [Collections, Information Technology, Facilities, and Human Resources] divisions. In addition to organizing, directing, and evaluating all Library functions, operations, and activities, the Executive Director will prioritize patron satisfaction, community collaboration, civic engagement, funding, and staff safety and development.

  • Minimum Requirements to Apply

    Position Qualifications and Compensation
    - A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science [MLIS] is required.
    - Five years of progressively responsible library managerial experience, including at least three years of supervisory experience, is required.
    - Experience collaborating and partnering with trustees, civic/community partners, local businesses, and other key stakeholders is required.
    - Experience leading projects and teams to enhance facilities, collections, programs, services, and team members is required.
    - Bilingual language skills [especially Spanish, French, or Chinese] are preferred.
    - Experience working collaboratively in a union environment and in collective bargaining is preferred.

  • Benefits Offered

    Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off

  • Position Start Date

    ASAP

  • How to Apply

    To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter [including salary requirements] to: ryansheehan@oahumanresources.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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