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<b><span style="color:black">Executive Director – La Grange Public Library (IL)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Learn. <i>Explore. </i>Connect. </span></b><span style="color:black"> The <a href="http://www.lagrangelibrary.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2E6467">La Grange Public Library</span></a> (IL) invites you to consider becoming
its next Executive Director.<b> </b>The seven-member Board of Trustees seeks an Executive Director who will commit to developing, enhancing, and supporting new library services and programs for the community. The La Grange Public Library serves 15,600+ residents
from a centrally located and highly accessible downtown building. With a vital staff (26 FTE), a dedicated Library Board, and a $3 million annual budget, the library seeks the leadership of a visionary and innovative Executive Director. Highlights include
excellent children’s programs, the Digital Studio, and a dynamic collection that provides current traditional materials as well as Library of Things equipment. Key opportunities for the next Executive Director include implementing the new strategic plan; filling
a newly created Assistant Director position; mentoring and working collaboratively with Library staff to create a positive, service-oriented, and welcoming work culture; championing equity, diversity, and inclusion; revamping current workspaces; and growing
new partnerships with external agencies and organizations. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.villageoflagrange.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2E6467">La Grange</span></a><b>, </b>an award-winning village founded in the 1800s, today bustles with activities including shopping, dining, and entertainment.
The community encourages and supports a wide variety of independent retailers and creates fun and enriching events that attract young families. Anchored by the La Grange Village Hall, downtown is the vibrant heart of the community offering residents an opportunity
to come together, socialize, and celebrate. Some of the buildings date from the 1890s when retail and commercial businesses began to flourish. In addition to an active and energetic downtown, La Grange is known for its historic residential district, its pedestrian-friendly
environment, and its excellent public schools. When people visit La Grange, they want to stay! With quick access to three major highways, two train stations, two airports, and a public bus system, La Grange provides easy access to nearby suburbs, downtown
Chicago, and the rest of the nation. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Responsibilities.</span></b><span style="color:black"> The Executive Director works closely with the Library Board and staff to fulfill the library’s mission of serving the community. This position administers all library activities
and services as directed and outlined in the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Executive Director also plans, organizes, develops, and administers the operation of the library. As the face of the library in both the La Grange and greater library
community, the successful candidate will model the standards and philosophy of service the Library Trustees, staff, and community have come to expect. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Qualifications.</span></b><span style="color:black"> A master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of progressively responsible professional public library experience—at least three years of
which demonstrate management ability in administration, budgeting, planning, and supervision—are required. Essential attributes include energy and enthusiasm; personal integrity; excellent interpersonal abilities; and collaboration and consensus-building
skills. Experience reporting to a governing Board, success with fundraising and development, creative and innovative problem-solving skills, and experience with facilities/space design are desired. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Compensation</span></b><span style="color:black">. A starting salary range of <b>$83,239 – $115,000</b> (with placement negotiable, dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an exceptional fringe benefits package. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">For more information, contact <a href="https://www.bradburymiller.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2E6467">Bradbury Miller Associates</span></a> (<a href="https://bradburymiller.com/">https://bradburymiller.com/</a>). To start
the application process, send a cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to <a href="mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2E6467">Brian C. Hare</span></a> (<a href="mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com">brianhare@bradburymiller.com</a>) on
or before the closing date of <b>Sunday, October 9, 2022.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">View this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at
</span><a href="https://bradburymiller.com/job/la-grange/">https://bradburymiller.com/job/la-grange/</a><span style="color:black">.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Beth Miller Barker<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Finance and Communications Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bradbury Miller Associates <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(cell) 330-340-7115<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:bethbarker@bradburymiller.com">bethbarker@bradburymiller.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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