Classified Ad Title:
Library Director for the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library [OH]

Post Date
1/21/2026

Expiration Date
3/31/2026

Details:
The Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library [SMFPL] is seeking a dynamic, collaborative leader to serve as their next Library Director. This mission-critical position reports to a seven-member Board of Trustees, guides a dedicated staff of 43, oversees a $3.6 million operating budget, and is responsible for the overall daily operation and oversight of the library’s departments, collections, services, programs, and facilities. The Library Director is tasked with nurturing positive and meaningful professional relationships with the SMFPL’s Board, staff, and patrons. Also, as the chief representative and face of the library system, the Library Director represents the library in the industry and community by making presentations, serving on boards and committees, and seeking opportunities to enhance the Library’s visibility as a vital community partner and resource.

In addition to organizing, directing, and evaluating all library functions, operations, and activities, the Library Director will prioritize implementation of the new strategic plan, budget planning, resource management/fundraising, civic engagement, staff development and succession planning, and championing diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

About the Library and Community

Stow Library was founded in May 1924 as a school district library with a Board of Trustees appointed by the Board of Education. Located in the Township Hall close to the town center, it served both Stow and Munroe Falls, as it does today. Jessie Williamson, daughter of Adella Durbin, was the first librarian of Stow Public Library. Mrs. Williamson was sent for library training at Western Reserve University for one month in the summer of 1924, at the expense of the Trustees. The library officially opened to the public in January 1925. In 2024, the Library celebrated its 100th anniversary, and over the past several years, has undergone many significant improvements and enhancements including indoor renovations, development of new outdoor spaces, increased access to print and digital materials via CLEVNET, and new mobile services programming, including bookmobile service.

The mission of the Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library is to provide the community with resources and opportunities for life-long learning that support intellectual freedom, curiosity, and creativity. It also aims to promote the well-being of the community through programs and cooperative efforts with other community agencies, public and private. To learn more, visit: smfpl.org

Located in northern Summit County, the neighboring communities of Stow and Munroe Falls have a combined population of approximately 40,000 residents and share a largely suburban character. The area includes a mix of established single-family neighborhoods, newer residential developments, and smaller, more traditional residential enclaves, with Stow functioning as the primary commercial and civic center and Munroe Falls maintaining a quieter, predominantly residential profile. The community offers access to a range of local amenities, including retail corridors, restaurants, community facilities, and public parks, as well as nearby regional assets such as the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. With highly regarded schools, easy access to Akron, Kent, and Cleveland, and a balance of natural beauty and modern conveniences, the Stow–Munroe Falls area provides an attractive place to live, work, and connect.

Position Qualifications and Compensation

- A Master’s degree is required. A Master of Library and Information Science [MLIS] is preferred.
- Seven or more years of relevant organizational or departmental leadership experience in a mission-based organization is required.
- Experience in leading, hiring, training, developing, supervising, and evaluating staff is required.
- Experience in community engagement, collaboration, and advocacy [i.e., working and partnering closely with civic/community partners, local businesses, government officials, and other key stakeholders] is required.
- Experience providing strategic financial oversight and managing budgets in alignment with organizational goals is required.
- Experience reporting to a Board and/or working as part of a senior management team is required.
- Experience with facilities improvement/capital project management is preferred.

A generous compensation package includes a competitive starting pay range of $90,000 to $110,000; earned time-off allowances; medical, dental, and vision insurance; OPERS retirement plan; and more.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter [including salary requirements] to: ryansheehan@oahumanresources.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


Contact:
Ryan Sheehan

Email:
ryansheehan@oahumanresources.com

Website:
www.smfpl.org