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Board members agreed the search should be aggressive and nationally posted, with a planned posting date discussed for May 9 and a typical 30-day application window. The board’s timeline aims to recruit and have a new director in place by August so the incoming director can engage with the city’s budget cycle. Kate (human resources) and outgoing director Britney outlined the sequence: post, receive applications, search committee screens and holds first-round interviews, then recommend finalists to the full board for final interviews.

Composition and duties: the board selected a search committee made up of trustees Dave (chair), Carrie, Michelle and Phyllis, with HR staff (Kate) to coordinate meetings and the board proposing to ask the head of reference to serve if not a candidate. The board also discussed inviting the system director or a recently retired system director to consult on the search to provide experience without inhibiting open conversation with candidates.

Interview logistics and budget: trustees preferred in-person interviews when possible but said virtual interviews are acceptable—especially for out-of-state applicants—and recommended using the same format for all finalists to ensure comparability. The board discussed the possibility of covering travel costs for out-of-state finalists if needed; one example figure cited for an out-of-state interview round was about $2,500 total travel and lodging.

Closed session and interim appointment: the board moved into closed session under Wisconsin Statute §19.85(1)(c) \"to consider employment…of any public employee.\" The roll-call vote to convene in closed session recorded aye votes from Dave, Barb, Carrie, Michelle, Tracy, Jennifer, Phyllis and Kristen. After returning to open session, the board voted to appoint Samantha Quayle as interim library director; the motion passed by voice vote.

Votes at a glance: Approve job posting — passed (voice vote); Approve updated job description — passed (voice vote); Appoint search committee — passed (voice vote); Move to closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) — passed (roll-call recorded); Appoint Samantha Quayle as interim library director — passed (voice vote).

The search committee will schedule screening meetings and report back to the full board with finalists for final interviews.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Muskego, Library Board - 5/7/25","oneSentenceSummary","Muskego Public Library Board appointed a search committee to lead initial screening for a new director, discussed a 30-day posting and interview logistics, moved into closed session under Wisconsin law, and appointed Samantha Quayle as interim director on May 7.","taxTitle","Muskego City, Waukesha County, Wisconsin","taxId",61447,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6563255,"Board updates director job description to add technology skills, clarify physical requirements",1024,1122000,2146000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3231029-81c115df6be726703a57c0c44bea34b8&start=1122&end=2146","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3231029-81c115df6be726703a57c0c44bea34b8/thumbnail_1122000.jpg","/articles/6563255/Muskego-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Board-updates-director-job-description-to-add-technology-skills-clarify-physical-requirements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6563255-29acb84edaba8a03d2ca8278bad78748/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153373&Signature=RnnH4pz~Ob1Y5bR0sBHczvJm~7Rvvvqk~ph0urjYJnRqUTQisBEqFXWwm6l8b-e8LOjggg4sa-xjpnjllUrM0okyzIDoeBHV~PKGQdtsbKKC7OnW9UY0ss4W9pbQ3chaK6cUEOPwRvruFMQLxqs07hMS9T4FOIfT-8rWRwZFZVgyAcfSAq-o4rx~h0FoVVXCopwBY0MNNqoNtDpLbZchY8rbMOr9OY-jMMwR3fAeqI79T93h7P0NQf7dlu5OAnVhVRVRC0vUZ~xd4IjJvbomwIikDty0qpkhFtZkxoCL4RI7II5ArAWYDZVh3--Ei5pEP-tILKVnGbQCTBCh7AK8Lg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muskego Public Library Board approved updates to the library director job description at its May 7 meeting, adding specific technology competencies, emphasizing professional development and clarifying physical expectations for the role.

Kate, human resources, said the draft includes essential duties and a knowledge, skills and abilities section; trustees asked that the posting name common digital tools (Zoom, streaming platforms, social media and basic graphic-design software) and that the job include participation in professional development and continuing education. The board also asked that the brochure and posting stress the library’s downtown, walkable location.

Board members discussed physical-requirement language. The draft included a 50-pound lifting item; trustees agreed to keep physical tasks in the job description but to qualify them as “occasional” rather than routine. The board also agreed that possession of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license should be listed as preferred rather than mandatory, noting some candidates may relocate and obtain a state license after hire.

Tracy and other trustees emphasized that, while the director will occasionally perform hands-on tasks (emptying book drops, moving carts during major operations), such duties are not daily expectations; the job description will be revised to reflect occasional duties and standard physical requirements.

The board approved the revised job description with the discussed edits by voice vote. Staff will publish the revised description alongside the job posting and brochure.","The Muskego Public Library Board revised the director position description to add digital skills and clarify physical requirements and driver-license preferences, approving the updated description May 7.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6563260,"Muskego library board approves national search posting and recruitment brochure for director",1125,67000,1192000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3231029-81c115df6be726703a57c0c44bea34b8&start=67&end=1192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3231029-81c115df6be726703a57c0c44bea34b8/thumbnail_67000.jpg","/articles/6563260/Muskego-City/Waukesha-County/Wisconsin/Muskego-library-board-approves-national-search-posting-and-recruitment-brochure-for-director","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6563260-73da3e49e8217c974af6ad4175eda015/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153373&Signature=Zg8IVDRZtn5eu0uv28hinJoZvfRQCJqpDoVYdk0cGBgqB4YQ~ae08r2eH-b6aRjbq-4ZfRM05DKyZTO~W-GR0q9Va9aR~W9OD~Q-0pkDCA1Zlu~WbTxgmflYP4UCWnwTs0PML3npnXmtFd6yYPdK0kwPqmAl477MJPS2KYR1cnxZHxOE0BFDeSlQS~TEN4cwH0m7D5PsQ-I6bC72OilTxdmDwpfF~cFe2acMBYXbuRrhj8cqE98-YT~-bBjmuiMG5qLCUD~YjjSHDBj5jwf7Dy6x5paUe9wnWhG0SLYVS3vMuj6eQaouRsiSRiPm6-SyUBBjul7fShPdE-z2aXZQnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Muskego Public Library Board voted May 7 to approve a job posting and accompanying recruitment brochure to begin a national search for a new library director after the incumbent announced her departure.

The board approved the posting and materials as part of new business at its regular meeting, with outgoing Library Director Britney saying the move is “a good opportunity” and that she was not actively job-searching before being offered the role. Kate, human resources staff, told the board the posting “is just supposed to really hit the high points of what we’re trying…what the qualifications are, what the salary ranges,” and that the recruitment brochure will showcase library statistics, budget highlights and a virtual tour of the facility.

Board members stressed broad outreach to attract qualified candidates. Kate said the posting will be distributed through the American Library Association and Wisconsin Library Association channels, the Bridges Library System, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the city’s website, and will link to the library’s NeoGov applicant-tracking page where candidates can apply. The board also discussed professional and university listservs, a state listserv called WispHubLive and neighboring systems’ websites as likely sources of experienced candidates.

Members agreed the brochure should highlight the library’s facility and downtown location, include basic staffing and budget statistics, and be easily shareable on social media. Several trustees discouraged relying on general job-aggregator sites for senior roles, noting Indeed often produces many irrelevant applicants; the board agreed outreach should prioritize professional library channels and word-of-mouth referrals.

The motion to approve the job posting with minor corrections passed by voice vote. The board directed staff to publish the posting and brochure and to ensure links (job description, virtual tour and brochure) are prominent in the NeoGov posting so applicants can view them at time of application.

Next steps: the board will publish the posting as scheduled and form a search committee to screen applicants and recommend finalists to the full board.","The Muskego Public Library Board on May 7 approved a national job posting and a visual recruitment brochure to begin a search for a new library director after the incumbent announced she is leaving; the board endorsed outreach through professional associations and the city applicant portal.","actionData","errors"]

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