Recruitment of senior public library professionals is an area in which we have deep expertise. We have a number of successful engagements with public libraries to help them find:
Library Directors
Fiscal Officers
Human Resources leaders
Library technology leaders
Our latest success story highlights our talent acquisition and recruiting services and how we have successfully helped library leadership and trustees when they need to hire a new Director.
The Hamilton East Public Library currently serves the four southeastern townships of Hamilton County, Indiana with branches in Noblesville and Fishers. The first library in Noblesville was supported by the Working Men's Association and opened in 1856, and the first township library was opened in 1883. The current Noblesville Library was built in 1986 and the Fishers Library in 1993 with major renovations to both beginning in 2022 and continuing through this year. The Crossroads Discovery Center in the Noblesville branch houses a special collection dedicated to preserving and providing local and state history, genealogy, and family history. The Ignite Studio at the Fishers Library is a large creativity zone with a maker-in-residence and a wide variety of kits, equipment, and AV/digital lab space. HEPL is also planning to build a third branch location in the near future. HEPL’s mission is to be their communities’ essential connector to information and ideas.
Board of Trustees President Craig Siebe was our project partner. He said:
In our recent search for a new Library Director / Chief Executive Officer, we sought expertise in recruitment and an understanding of public sector organizations. OA exceeded our expectations with their professional and effective approach.
The OA team understood our needs and the nuances of our library system. They conducted a thorough and efficient recruitment process, seeking candidates with both the necessary qualifications and a passion for public service.
Communication was excellent throughout, keeping us informed and building trust. The result was the successful hiring of an internal candidate for the Library Director / Chief Executive Officer position. OA was essential in helping us determine she was our best fit, providing the confidence we needed to make this important decision.
We highly recommend OA for their exceptional recruitment services and their ability to find candidates who are not only qualified but also a perfect cultural fit for our organization. Their guidance is invaluable, especially for libraries considering internal candidates for leadership roles.
Organizational Architecture is the trusted partner for more than thirty public libraries for human resources consulting, recruiting, performance management, and leadership development. If you need help in any of these areas, contact us and check out other public library updates to learn more.