The Board of Oak Park Public Library Trustees’ executive director search committee has identified three exceptional finalists that will now advance to final interviews with the full Board in early March. At that time, they will also tour the Main Library and have the opportunity to engage with library staff members. All finalists hold Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degrees.
The Board expects to extend an offer and vote to approve the new executive director at a public meeting in March with a public announcement following. The Board will host a community open house to introduce our new executive director.
Throughout the search process, the Board’s search committee has been supported by the highly respected Koya Partners, whose expertise and commitment to an equitable search process, was invaluable and helped attract more than 40 applicants from across the country. Updates were given at regular board meetings, as well as search committee meetings every two weeks.
The search process included thoughtful contributions from Library staff, as well as community members through an anonymous survey in which more than 200 residents shared insights on the qualities, qualifications, and leadership experience they hope to see in the next executive director, along with valuable suggestions for interview questions.
For more detailed information on the search process and timeline, visit this web page (oppl.org/board).
