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 provides a variety of assistance to libraries in executive search:

• developing the search process in conjunction with a selection committee determined by the board, co-ordinating the process and executing many of the steps
• acting in an a consultative and advisory capacity by assisting the selection committee determine on which selection process tasks would be suitable, which the selection committee would execute itself or use as terms of reference to hire a commercial search consultant
• as in the second bullet above, along with participating in some of the key components at the selection committee’s request
  

SOLS has assisted over 25 small, medium, and large library boards by discussing search options, advising on process and interview techniques, co-ordinating interviews and reference checks, and providing comprehensive search services.

If we act solely in a consultative manner, there is no charge. If SOLS co-ordinates the entire process, we charge 10% of the annual salary at the job rate. In virtually all cases, these costs 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 25 years, holding a number of senior positions in government and in the not-for-profit sectors. As a Registered Professional Recruiter, he has co-ordinated numerous executive searches for public library boards. He has lectured on employment issues to the Ontario Library Association and teaches Human Resources at Humber College.