This includes storytimes, after school programs, summer reading activities, school tours and special events. Bachelor's degree required, MLS preferred. Previous experience working with children required. Supervisory experience highly desirable. Desired skills include knowledge of children's literature, ability to work independently, and ability to communicate positively with coworkers and customers.
Position involves some evening and weekend hours.
Salary dependent on education and experience. The service population is approximately 14,000 with a circulation of 90,000. The director's responsibilities include staff supervision and development, budget management, community relations, technology planning, collection development, participation in a 22-member library consortium running Innovative software, working with the city council, other county librarians and the Indianhead Federated Library System. New Richmond is a progressive community with a proud history, located on the Willow River in northwestern Wisconsin. The library is situated in a park adjacent to the main street business district.