Director - Avon Lake Public Library (OH)
Job Description:
Director – Avon Lake Public Library (OH)
The Avon Lake Public Library Board of Trustees seeks an
experienced and innovative library leader to foster and enrich the community
through collaboration, services, and resources, as its next Director.
Avon Lake Public Library (ALPL) serves a population of over 24,000 residents
and has achieved the rare feat of having more registered cardholders—over
26,000—than residents served. The library has one vibrant and busy location,
which includes the recently renovated DiscoveryWorks space—designed to
include hands-on interactive experiences for children of all ages. With an
engaged and experienced staff of 29 FTE, an annual budget of approximately $3.6
million, and the support of the library’s Friends group, ALPL is known for its
strong programming, a vibrant social media presence, and modern library
services. It is a thriving and well-supported community hub that continues to
attract and inspire people of all ages. Key initiatives for the next
Director include building on the library’s existing strengths,
strengthening external partnerships, deepening community engagement, and
ensuring the library’s continued fiscal stewardship and innovation.
Avon Lake, Ohio, sits along the shores of Lake Erie about 25 miles west of
Cleveland and consistently ranks among the region’s most desirable suburbs for
quality of life and offers a blend of small-town friendliness with access to
metropolitan amenities. The local economy is supported by strong industries
including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, education, and professional
services—major employers include Lubrizol, Avient, and a range of civic
services and small businesses. Avon Lake features extensive parklands, a
well-developed trail system, and abundant opportunities for water recreation
along Lake Erie. Residents enjoy access to cultural, educational, and
entertainment venues in nearby Cleveland, as well as community festivals,
farmers markets, and local arts programming. The Avon Lake City School District
is widely recognized for academic excellence, and residents benefit from
accessible healthcare, efficient transportation options, and short commutes.
Responsibilities: The Director serves as the chief administrator of the Avon
Lake Public Library, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees. The Director
will provide leadership in vision, policy, funding strategies, budgeting,
capital planning, services, facilities, technology, staff development, and
community representation. Responsibilities include developing and implementing
strategic goals; managing fiscal resources in partnership with the Fiscal
Officer; ensuring compliance, innovation, and service excellence; and
representing ALPL to civic organizations, businesses, nonprofits, schools,
government, and legislators. The Director will oversee hiring, labor relations
(including upcoming union negotiations), training, and performance management,
and will maintain effective communication with the Board and community. For a
full listing of responsibilities, please see the complete job description
linked below.
Qualifications: Qualifications include An MLIS (Master of Library and
Information Science) or MLS (Master of Library Science) from an American
Library Association (ALA) accredited institution or equivalent advanced degree,
eight or more years of progressively responsible work in a public library or
similar entity, plus at least four years of administrative level experience.
Experience with public entity budget, collective bargaining, successful levy
campaigns, strategic planning, and community engagement is highly desirable.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $100,000 – $125,000 (with
placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an
excellent fringe benefits package.
Interested candidates should submit their resume through the
application portal
(https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by selecting the position and
then the “Apply” button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/).This position closes on
Sunday, December 14, 2025.
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(https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) to access the latest version of
this announcement in full, along with all related links.
Application link or email address: https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/
Salary range or hourly wage: $100000-$125000
MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.
Job focus: Administration/Management
Work schedule: Full-Time