Director

Due to a retirement, the Wisconsin Valley Library Service (WVLS), a seven-county northcentral Wisconsin federated library system headquartered in Wausau, WI, is seeking a director. Under the general direction of a 15-member Board of Trustees, the WVLS Director exercises the day-to-day administrative responsibilities of the system.

Established in 1961, WVLS:
-Provides innovative and collaborative services for 25 public libraries at 33 locations in the counties of Clark, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Oneida, and Taylor.
-Has an experienced staff of 10.95 FTEs.
-Has a 2025 population of approximately 291,300, and 2026 revenue and expenditures of approximately $3.7M.
-Oversees operation of a 25-member public library shared automation (Innovative Sierra-based) consortium known as V-Cat.
-Provides technology and network support to public libraries across north and central Wisconsin through a partnership with two other library systems known as LEANWI.

Required Qualifications:
-MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and eligible for Grade I Librarian certification in the state of Wisconsin.
-Minimum of six years progressive management and supervisory experience in a public library or library system setting. 
-Effective communication, organizational, public relations, and supervisory skills.
-Experience with budgeting, strategic planning and developing impactful programs, securing grants, fostering a collaborative environment, and using library-related technologies.
-Have a valid driver’s license, and the ability to travel independently.

Compensation and Benefits:
- This position is a full-time, salaried position.
- Salary range is $95,000-110,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Excellent benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision and life);
employer-paid retirement; 12 paid sick days, 10 paid holidays, 20 paid vacation days,
and six days of personal leave annually; and the opportunity to participate in the
Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program.
- Flexibility with scheduled hours; hybrid remote/in-office work option is negotiable.

Starting Date:
Position to start in May 2026, but initial employment date is negotiable beyond that date.

The full description is posted here:  https://wvls.org/wvls-hiring-system-director/