Central Plains Library System

Thriving Midwestern community with a population of 5,900 is seeking a library director. Must be an energetic individual with a strong public service orientation to supervise and develop staff, prepare and manage budget, maintain community relationships, assist with programming development, implement technology and troubleshoot technology issues, write grants, and oversee collection development. This individual should have proven success in supervision, budget management, and staff development. 

A dynamic leader passionate about the future of libraries is needed. Self-motivation, enthusiasm, and flexibility are essential.

The Holdrege Area Public Library is located in south central Nebraska, 150 miles west of Lincoln. The library serves all of Phelps County, which has a total population of about 9,700. The library is an active member of Apollo. HAPL has 10 staff members (four full-time and six part-time), circulates about 3,050 items per month, and hosts over 4,600 internet sessions per year. Originally a Carnegie Library, most areas of the facility have

been renovated. The Board is working toward a new building within the next five years, which the director will be expected to help the board implement.

A Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or a similar area of study is required; a Master of Library Science degree (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science degree (MLIS) is preferred. At least five years of progressively responsible experience in a senior administrative/management position or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position. Experience in reporting to a policy-making board is highly desirable, and a Nebraska Public Librarian certification is required.

For a full description of the position visit https://tinyurl.com/HAPL-director. This position will be open until filled. Please submit a compelling letter of interest, a resume, and reference letters (if available) or contact information for a minimum of three work-related references to boardpresident@holdregelibrary.org, or mail to Holdrege Area Public Library; Attn: Director Search Committee; 604 East Avenue; Holdrege, NE 68949.

…And it is Keri Anderson, Director at the Hoesch Memorial Library in Alma.

Thank you to everyone who entered the drawing for this guided journal.

…And it is Judy Hagan, Director at the Atkinson Public Library.

Thank you to everyone who entered the drawing for this book.

Hastings Public Library donated a Book Set to the Central Plains Library System. It is a nonfiction title by Bruce Goldfarb. We have 7 copies and the audiobook.

18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Invented Modern Forensics
Readers are transported to a time when forensic science was in its infancy, and a woman named Frances Glessner Lee emerged as a force to be reckoned with. Through meticulous recreations of crime scenes, Lee revolutionized the way investigators approached criminal investigations, forever changing the face of modern forensics. Discover how Lee’s determination and unwavering passion defied the norms of her era, paving the way for future generations of forensic scientists. With a masterful blend of suspense and historical narrative, this book captivates readers from the first page. Uncover Lee’s groundbreaking contributions to forensic science including her influential role in establishing the Department of Legal Medicine at Harvard University.