CEO Search Services

One of the most important decisions a board can make is in the selection and continuing development of its CEO.  For this reason, SOLS has assisted over 40 small, medium, and large library boards by discussing search options, advising on process and interview techniques, coordinating interviews and reference checks, and at times provided comprehensive search services.
 
SOLS currently provides the following assistance to libraries in executive search:

• acting in a consultative and advisory capacity by assisting the selection committee determine  the selection process tasks that would be suitable, which the selection committee would execute itself  or use as terms of reference to hire a commercial search consultant
• For medium and small libraries looking to hire professional librarians, but not able to  afford  commercial search consultants,  acting in an a consultative and advisory capacity by assisting the selection committee determine  which selection process tasks would be suitable, and taking the lead  in some of the key components at the selection committee’s request

If we act solely in a consultative manner, there is no charge.   If SOLS provides materials and/or assists in the search process, a fee will be charged.  The charge is a pro-rated calculation of what the fee would be for a complete search service, which is 10% of the annual salary at the job rate.  In virtually all cases, the cost can be covered by salary savings while the CEO position is vacant.
 
We have established a code of conduct which we share both with library board clients and with potential candidates. 

For further information, please contact SOLS’ Director of Operations, Daryl Novak.  Daryl has worked in the cultural sector for over 30 years, holding a number of senior positions in government and in the not-for-profit sectors.  As a Registered Professional Recruiter, he has coordinated numerous executive searches for public library boards.  He has lectured on employment issues to the Ontario Library Association, Ontario Museum Association, and has taught Human Resources courses at Humber College.