Board member applications

To apply to be on the Belle Plaine Library Board, please fill out the form below and submit by either bringing it in person, emailing bplib@sktc.net, or sending via mail to

Belle Plaine Public Library
PO Box 700
Belle Plaine, KS 67013

Belle Plaine Public Library is currently accepting applications for the position of Library Director.

This position is permanent, part time, approximately 25 hours a week.

The Board of Trustees of the Belle Plaine Public Library (Kansas) seeks an innovative and community-focused leader to serve as Library Director and foster excellence in public service. The ideal candidate will have experience working and communicating effectively in a community setting and will have basic knowledge of library practices. Applicants must be able to manage a facility, supervise library employees, market the library and establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, city administration, community groups and citizens.

The Library Director performs specialized tasks related to providing library service to the whole community. This position also assists with other public service duties including: providing circulation services, readers advisory service, reference service, interlibrary loan service, assisting patrons with the use of library equipment, training volunteers, and other related duties that arise.

Belle Plaine, Kansas is a rural community of approx. 1,600 residents and is a short 30 minute drive from Wichita, Kansas. 

Please see full job description here:

Library Director Job Description


Please submit:  Application, cover letter and resume to:

bplib@sktc.net   or


Belle Plaine Public Library

PO Box 700

Belle Plaine, KS 67013