Library Director - Shreve Memorial Library (LA)
Job Description:
Library Director – Shreve Memorial Library (LA)
The Shreve Memorial Library (LA) Board of Control is looking for
an experienced and enthusiastic library leader to help shape a vision for the
library’s future as its next Library Director. Shreve Memorial Library has 22
physical locations (21 branches and an administrative center), a mobile
library, and a staff of 154 full-time equivalents. The library serves Caddo
Parish, which has a population of over 240,000 residents. Offering a plethora
of public programs, Shreve Memorial Library hosts successful large-scale annual
events such as Author Faires, the Children’s Book Festival, and One Book One Parish, and joins
forces with community partners to contribute services towards events like ArtBreak. Key
initiatives for this role will include fostering a positive staff culture of
inclusivity, implementation of a recently drafted technology plan, execution of
a system-wide capital improvement plan, building upon existing community
partnerships, and forging new connections to create additional opportunities
for library users to dream, discover, and do.
Shreveport sits in northwest Louisiana and is the state’s
third-largest city. It’s a hub for education, business, and culture in the
Ark-La-Tex region, where Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas meet. As the seat of
Caddo Parish, Shreveport also stretches into Bossier Parish and borders Bossier
City. These two cities, often called the twin cities, offer many amenities for
both residents and visitors. Overlooking the Red River, Shreveport has plenty
of entertainment, from theaters and museums to local food and casinos. The city
hosts festivals and events all year, including the Mudbug Madness Cajun Festival, Mardi Gras parades, and Red River Revel Arts Festival. Several colleges and universities
are based here, including Centenary College, LSU Shreveport, Louisiana Tech,
Louisiana Baptist University, Bossier Parish Community College, and Northwest
Louisiana Technical Community College.
Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will direct the operations of the
21-branch library system; develop and recommend library policies to the library
board of control; play a leading role in tax elections, bond issues, and other
funding initiatives; manage a detailed budget and communicate fiduciary needs
to the board. This individual will develop the overall vision, goals, and
objectives of the library; be heavily involved in capital programs; analyze and
improve the library’s public services, facilities, technology, staff
development, and update the library board on current methods and trends.
Additional responsibilities include making decisions concerning personnel,
application of policies, and maintenance of facilities, systems, and grounds.
The director will represent the library in the community and at other
governmental and professional organizational meetings, and will cultivate a
courteous, competent, customer-focused environment that is welcoming to the
public. For a full listing of responsibilities, can be found in the job
description link on the Bradbury Miller Associates website.
Qualifications: The minimum qualifications for this role an MLIS (Master of
Library and Information Science) or MLS (Master of Library Science) from an
American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution; have at least five
years of full-time professional experience which reflects increasing
responsibility, including at least two years in an administrative capacity
(e.g. director of a medium-sized library system or assistant/associate director
of a large library system). Must have certification by the Louisiana Board
of Library Examiners
or be able to attain certification within the first year of employment. Must
have a good driving record with no DWI violations within the past five years
and no other moving violations within the past year.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $100,000 – $140,000 (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, October 19, 2025.
Visit our website
(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-$140000
MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.
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