Library Director – Shreve Memorial Library (LA) Job at Georgia Public Library Se

Overview

Library Director – Shreve Memorial Library (LA). The Shreve Memorial Library Board of Control seeks an experienced library leader to shape the library’s future as its next Library Director. Shreve Memorial Library operates 22 locations (21 branches and an administrative center), a mobile library, and a staff of 154 FTE, serving Caddo Parish population over 240,000. The library hosts large-scale annual events and partners with the community on initiatives; key initiatives include fostering an inclusive staff culture, implementing a technology plan, executing a system-wide capital improvement plan, building partnerships, and creating opportunities for 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Make decisions concerning personnel, application of policies, and maintenance of facilities, systems, and grounds.
• Represent the library in the community and at other governmental and professional organizational meetings, and cultivate a courteous, competent, customer-focused environment that is welcoming to the public.
• For a full listing of responsibilities, refer to the job description link on the Bradbury Miller Associates website.

Qualifications

• MLIS or MLS from an ALA-accredited institution.
• At least five years of full-time professional experience with 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).
• Certification by the Louisiana Board of Library Examiners or ability to attain within the first year of employment.
• Good driving record with no DWI violations in the past five years and no other moving violations in the past year.

Compensation

The hiring salary range is $100,000 – $140,000 (placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) with an excellent fringe benefits package.

Application

Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal by selecting the position and then the “Apply” button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. This position closes on Sunday, October 19, 2025.