Since 1983, we have connected premier libraries with visionary leadership. Our full-service approach handles the complexities so your board can focus on the future.
Your Search Begins at Home.
We don’t believe in “cookie-cutter” recruitment. To find the right leader, we first have to understand the community they will serve. We start by listening, then learning your library’s unique culture, challenges, and aspirations.
We aren’t just wait-and-see recruiters. We proactively headhunt, reaching out to high-performing individuals who aren’t necessarily looking for a job but are the perfect fit for your mission. We don’t give up until we find the best match for your organization.
We provide full support to your Board or hiring authority, offering expert advice while remaining flexible to your local needs.
From drafting meaningful position announcements to managing complex interview logistics, we handle the friction so you can focus on the decision.
We are deeply committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We build candidate pools that reflect the broad diversity of the library profession and the communities they serve.
Data-Driven Leadership With Hogan Personality Assessments.
BMA is a certified HoganLead firm. While other firms rely on gut feeling, we use the same valid and reliable assessment tools used by over half of the Fortune 100.
What this means for your Board:
Predictive Insights
Measure leadership potential and emotional intelligence
Stress Management
Understand how a candidate reacts to challenges
Culture Fit
Align a candidate’s core values with your library’s goals
Expert Interpretation
A BMA consultant certified in Hogan Assessments will interpret these results for your search committee, providing a direct, scientific comparison between finalists
Sometimes you have the process handled, but you aren’t seeing the quality or quantity of candidates you expect. In today’s market, simply posting on your website isn’t enough. Our cost-conscious Advertising-Only service puts your opening in front of the entire profession.
What's Included:
Whether you need a full-service executive search or increased visibility for a management role, we are ready to help.
