Now Hiring 

Public Library Director of Operations 

The Barron Public Library seeks a dedicated and self-motivated leader to direct the operations
of their library. The person hired will work in all areas of the library. Knowledge of staff
scheduling, budget, and grant writing are preferred. The applicant must have strong computer
and technology skills, and should possess a positive, achievement-oriented attitude.
The library serves a community of 3,700 in northern Wisconsin. The Director reports to a 7-
member Board of Trustees and is responsible for overall management of the library. Essential
duties include building and maintaining our collection and programming, managing the library
budget, supervising and scheduling the library staff, and promoting the library within the City of
Barron and the surrounding area.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree. Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree
with a minor in Library Science and advanced public library administration coursework, or 12
semester credits in the following areas: basic public library administration, advanced public
library administration, organization and management of collections, and public and community
services. Basic public library administration must be completed in the first year of employment.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by May 3 rd will be
given priority consideration. Please send a cover letter and resume with three references to
ljacobson@cityofbarron.com or mail to City of Barron, Attention: Liz Jacobson, 510 E LaSalle
Avenue, Barron, WI 54812.