Library Director – Sioux City Public Library (IA)
Georgia Public Library Service, Sioux City, Iowa, United States, 51110
Library Director – Sioux City Public Library (IA)
The Sioux City Public Library (IA) Board of Trustees invites applications for the position of Library Director, an exceptional leadership opportunity to guide a dynamic, three-branch library system serving a diverse community of approximately 85,000 residents.
The Sioux City Public Library is a cornerstone of the community, offering access to more than 300,000 physical and digital materials, innovative technology, and hundreds of educational and cultural programs each year. With an annual operating budget of approximately $4 million and a staff of over 30 dedicated professionals, the library provides vital resources that support literacy, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning.
From the Main Library downtown to the Morningside and Perry Creek Branches, Sioux City Public Library serves as a welcoming space for curiosity, connection, and community growth.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall direction, leadership, and management for all Library operations, services, and staff.
Develop and implement strategic plans, goals, and policies in collaboration with the Library Board of Trustees.
Prepare and administer the library’s annual budget and ensure responsible fiscal management.
Lead staff development and maintain a supportive, team-oriented workplace culture.
Advocate for the library with city officials, community partners, and state and regional library organizations.
Oversee facilities management, technology innovation, and capital improvement initiatives.
Work closely with the library’s two separate organizations: Friends of the Sioux City Public Library and the Sioux City Public Library Foundation.
Serve as the public face of the library—promoting its mission, vision, and value throughout the community.
For a full list of responsibilities, refer to the job description linked in the Bradbury Miller Associates listing.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association-accredited program is required.
At least five years of progressively responsible public library management experience, including supervision, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Proven leadership, communication, and collaboration skills and a strong understanding of library operations, emerging technologies, and trends in public service.
Residency within Sioux City is required within six months of hire.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $116,000 – $135,000 (placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications).
Comprehensive fringe benefits package, including health insurance and IPERS.
Apply 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, March 15, 2026.
Join in leading a library that informs, inspires, and connects the Sioux City community.
Visit Bradbury Miller Associates’ website to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with related links.
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The Sioux City Public Library (IA) Board of Trustees invites applications for the position of Library Director, an exceptional leadership opportunity to guide a dynamic, three-branch library system serving a diverse community of approximately 85,000 residents.
The Sioux City Public Library is a cornerstone of the community, offering access to more than 300,000 physical and digital materials, innovative technology, and hundreds of educational and cultural programs each year. With an annual operating budget of approximately $4 million and a staff of over 30 dedicated professionals, the library provides vital resources that support literacy, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning.
From the Main Library downtown to the Morningside and Perry Creek Branches, Sioux City Public Library serves as a welcoming space for curiosity, connection, and community growth.
Key Responsibilities
Provide overall direction, leadership, and management for all Library operations, services, and staff.
Develop and implement strategic plans, goals, and policies in collaboration with the Library Board of Trustees.
Prepare and administer the library’s annual budget and ensure responsible fiscal management.
Lead staff development and maintain a supportive, team-oriented workplace culture.
Advocate for the library with city officials, community partners, and state and regional library organizations.
Oversee facilities management, technology innovation, and capital improvement initiatives.
Work closely with the library’s two separate organizations: Friends of the Sioux City Public Library and the Sioux City Public Library Foundation.
Serve as the public face of the library—promoting its mission, vision, and value throughout the community.
For a full list of responsibilities, refer to the job description linked in the Bradbury Miller Associates listing.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association-accredited program is required.
At least five years of progressively responsible public library management experience, including supervision, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Proven leadership, communication, and collaboration skills and a strong understanding of library operations, emerging technologies, and trends in public service.
Residency within Sioux City is required within six months of hire.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $116,000 – $135,000 (placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications).
Comprehensive fringe benefits package, including health insurance and IPERS.
Apply 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, March 15, 2026.
Join in leading a library that informs, inspires, and connects the Sioux City community.
Visit Bradbury Miller Associates’ website to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with related links.
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