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DATE ENTERED: May 29, 2025
POSITION: Library Director
LOCATION: Pointe Coupee Parish Library (LA)
SALARY: $65,000 – $85,000
APPLY BY: July 6, 2025
Library Director – Pointe Coupee Parish Library (LA)
The Pointe Coupee Parish Library (PCPL) Board of Control (LA) seeks an experienced and collaborative Library Director to expand the vision of the organization and fully embrace the unique qualities of the community.
PCPL has consistently ranked first in the state in circulation and collection size per capita through the work of its staff (14 FTE) which proudly
serves the Parish’s communities through five branches and a 19,000 sq ft Main Library. As a financially independent organization, the Library Director oversees a budget of $1.9 million, with the most recent tax funding the library through 2031. This individual will demonstrate ethical conduct, financial competence, highly developed management skills, and will cultivate a supportive work environment that is flexible and collaborative. Working effectively with diverse stakeholders, understanding public library principles, identifying and supporting community needs, and maintaining positive relationships with employees, officials, and the public are key aspects of this role.
Upcoming initiatives for this position include shaping the library's future through long-range planning that aligns with board-adopted goals and enhancing existing services to continue the tradition of excellence in providing diversified library services to Pointe Coupee Parish. This role requires visionary leadership grounded in proven public library principles and fiscal responsibility. The Library Director is responsible for managing the library’s finances and investments and for spearheading funding initiatives such as grant-writing. The director will prepare detailed reports on the library’s finances, activities, and long-term goals for the board and will address facility-related issues, including on-going maintenance and future planning.
Pointe Coupee Parish is celebrated for its delicious food, vibrant festivals, and welcoming hospitality. Residents and visitors enjoy the slower pace and small-town atmosphere, only 30-35 minutes from the bustling city life of nearby Baton Rouge. Surrounded by major rivers on three sides, the Parish features two of the Mississippi River's most scenic oxbow lakes and a network of smaller streams. Pointe Coupee Parish is home to beautiful historic sites as one of the oldest settlements in Louisiana dating back to 1699 and is known as the birthplace of public education in Louisiana with three public schools dating back to 1811. With a thriving Creole culture, influenced by African and French nationalities, communities throughout the Parish offer tours of many properties listed on the National Register for Historic Places. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy a variety of activities including watersports at Old River and False River, biking trails, hunting, and hiking.
Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will collaboratively and effectively engage with the Library Board of Control, Parish Administrators, staff, community, and key partners. With highly developed financial skills and financial competence, this individual will have the ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely. They will demonstrate high standards of professional conduct and operate ethically in this role. The next Library Director will possess a strong grasp of modern public library management, public administration, and will be adept at identifying community needs and crafting services and policies to meet them. This leader will skillfully plan, organize, and direct a diverse library system, creating a positive, productive work atmosphere. They will also delegate tasks, manage scheduling, and plan organizational work strategically
for sustained success.
Qualifications: A master's degree in library information science from an ALA accredited institution is preferred. Five years of progressively responsible experience in professional library work, including two years of experience in library management and/or administration, is required. Proven financial/budgetary experience, including overseeing investments, is also required. Experience managing and maintaining multiple facilities and reporting to a board are highly desirable.
Certification by the Louisiana Board of Library Examiners must be achieved within the first year of hire.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $65,000 – $85,000, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Starting salary is negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications.
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button. This position closes on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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