Our Experience

Bradbury Associates/Gossage SagerAssociates, formerly Gossage Regan, completed its first executive search for the Board of Directors of the Hartford ( Connecticut ) Public Library in 1983. Since then, we have conducted over 130 successful searches for libraries of all types and sizes. Following is a partial listing of our previous clients:

Academic Libraries:

Bronx Community College Library, Bronx, NY

Geisler Library, Central College, Pella, IA

City University of New York Libraries, New York , NY

Harvard Graduate School of Design Library, Cambridge , MA

Hofstra University Libraries, Hempstead , NY

Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ

Notre Dame University Libraries, Notre Dame, IN

Rutgers University , New Brunswick , NJ

St. Peter's College, Jersey City , NJ

Trinity University Library, San Antonio , TX

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

University of MO at Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Western Michigan University Libraries, Kalamazoo , MI

Associations:

American Association of Law Libraries, Chicago , IL

Appalachian College Association, Berea, KY

Historical Society Libraries:

Connecticut Historical Society

New Jersey Historical Society

Library Systems:

Alliance Library System, East Peoria, IL

Illinois Heartland Library System, IL

INCOLSA, Indianapolis, IN

Lakeland Library Cooperative, Grand Rapids, MI

Library System of Lancaster County , Lancaster , PA

Mid-Hudson Library System, Poughkeepsie , NY

PALINET, Inc., Philadelphia , PA

Washington County Library System, Fayetteville , AR

Public Libraries:

Atlanta Fulton Library, Atlanta , GA

Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County , Charlotte , NC

Chester County Library System, Chester CO, PA

Chattahoochee Valley Regional Library, Columbus, GA

City of Richmond Public Library, CA

Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland , OH

Cuyahoga County Public Library , Cleveland , OH

Darien Library,Darien, CT

Des Moines Public Library , Des Moines, IA

Downers Grove Public Library, IL

Deschutes Public Library System, Bend, OR

East Brunswick Public Library, East Brunswick, NJ

Evanston Public Library, Evanston, IL

Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT

District of Columbia Public Library, Washington , DC

Glenview Public Library, Glenview , IL

Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids , MI

Grace Dow Memorial Library, Midland , MI

Great Neck Library, Great Neck, NY

Greenwich Library, Greenwich, CT

Hannibal Free Public Library, Hannibal, MO

Hedberg Public Library, Janesville, WI

Indianapolis Public Library, IN

Houston Public Library, Houston , TX

Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville , FL

Kalamazoo Public Library, Kalamazoo , MI

Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City , MO

Kent District Library, MI

Lake Villa Library District, Lake Villa , IL

Lancaster Public Library, Lancaster, PA

Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence , MA

Lexington Public Library, Lexington, KY

Linebaugh Public Library System, Murfreesboro, TN

Live Oak Public Library, Savannah , GA

McCracken County Public Library, Paducah, KY

Mamaroneck Public Library District, Mamaroneck , NY

Metropolitan Library System, Oklahoma City , OK

Monroe County Library System, Monroe , MI

Montclair Public Library , Montclair, NJ

New Britain Public Library, New Britain , CT

New York Public Library, New York , NY

Newark Public Library, Newark , NJ

Newport Beach Public Library, Newport Beach , CA

Omaha Public Library, Omaha , NE

Onondaga County Public Library , Syracuse , NY

Osterhout Free Library, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Palatine (IL) Public Library District

Peoria Public Library, Peoria , IL

Pikes Peak Library District, Colorado Springs, CO

Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Hyattsville, MD

Queens Borough Public Library , Jamaica , NY

Rangeview Library District, Thornton, CO

Rye Free Reading Room, Rye , NY

St. Charles City-County Library District, MO

St. Louis County Public Library, St. Louis , MO

Siouxland Libraries, Sioux Falls , SD

Southfield Public Library , Southfield, MI

Spokane Public Library, Spokane , WA

University City Public Library, MO

Washington County Public Library , Marietta , OH

Wayne County Public Library , Wooster , OH

West Orange Public Library, West Orange, NJ

Worthington Libraries, OH

Special and Corporate Libraries:

Follett Library Resources, McHenry , IL

Forbes Inc. Corporate Library, New York , NY

Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library, Houston, TX

Research Library of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania , Philadelphia , PA

Steelcase Inc. Corporate Library, New York , NY

State Libraries:

Indiana State Library, Indianapolis , IN

Library of Michigan , Lansing , MI

New Jersey State Library, Trenton , NJ


I have been privileged to work with the Bradburys on four occasions, with two different levels of Libraries, one a very large County system, and the other a regional system with 41 Libraries in eight counties. In both cases it meant a second reposting of the position and, in both cases, their guarantee to fill the positions was honored, with a tireless pursuit of successfully filling the position. From the first meeting with Dan and Jobeth until a contract is negotiated with chosen candidate, the board has their undivided attention. They are very professional, personable, and accommodating. They provided numerous choices of candidates, their attention to details, preparation and advice to the staff and boards was so helpful in reaching our goals and the end result was fantastic Directors. Every thing was accomplished in a very timely manner. I (WE) were extremely satisfied and would recommend anyone to choose Gossage Sager as your search firm.
--Shirley A. Bruursema, President Lakeland Library Cooperative, Trustee and Past President Kent District Library (MI), Past President, ALA Trustees and Advocates

I highly recommend working with Dan and Jobeth. They know the industry players very well, were organized and responsive in leading our search, and were easily willing to adjust their process based on our individual needs. Plus, they are just really nice people! I felt well supported in my role as a search committee member.
--Susan Brock Williams, Vice Chair, Indianapolis Public Library Foundation

The Indianapolis Public Library board chose Bradbury Associates to assist us in our search to replace our retiring CEO. They provided the board with a thorough outline of the entire selection process that provided our board with the necessary information we needed to make the best selection on a new CEO. Their professionalism and industry knowledge were critical components the board and the CEO selection committee needed to accomplish our objective.
--Tom Shevlot, President, Indianapolis Public Library

The Tulsa City-County Library Commission was extremely pleased to utilize the consulting services of Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates during the search for a well-qualified Chief Executive Officer. Dan and Jobeth Bradbury were a tremendous assistance in helping us find an outstanding individual to fill the vacancy. Throughout the long and arduous selection process, Dan and Jobeth were very professional in every phase of the search. They provided both a selection format and information about the applicants that were meaningful during the review of over 50 resumes. As a result, the search went smoothly without a hitch. They gently guided the commission from the beginning of the advertising of the position phase through the finalization of the contractual agreement phase with the selected candidate. The Tulsa City-County Library Commission believes Dan and Jobeth whose professional skills and experiences with libraries across the country would be an asset to any organization in search of well-qualified candidates. The commission hopes the services of Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates will not be needed for many years to come, but in the unlikely event that change becomes inevitable, there would be no hesitation in utilizing their services once again. La Verne Ford Wimberly, Ed.D. Chairman, Tulsa City-County Library Commission.

We found working with Gossage Sager to be easy, helpful and extremely satisfying. They were well prepared, organized and always willing to answer our questions. I felt very confident through the entire process with their professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile. Bravo!
--Susan Voss, President, Board of Trustees, Des Moines (IA) Public Library

Working with Dan and Jobeth at Gossage Sager made our Director search process easy and rewarding....We ended up with very well qualified candidates and could not be more pleased with our final choice
-- Kay Riddle, Search Committee Chair, Rangeview Library District, Adams County, CO

Every aspect of our experience with Gossage Sager was first-rate. They are professional, reliable, responsive, flexible, cost-effective and, most of all, Effective, with a capital "E." We could not be happier with our new Director, and the process we went through to find her.
-- Jenny Baldock, Search Committee Chair, Greenwich (CT) Library

The Omaha Public Library Board of Trustees engaged Gossage Sager for its recent hire of a new executive director. The entire process went extremely well.... I would highly recommend using them to anyone seeking a thorough, professional search firm.
-- Kevin Thompson, President, Omaha Public Library Board of Trustees

The Lancaster Public Library Board couldn’t have been more pleased with the work of Dan & Jobeth Bradbury. From the outset, they exceeded our expectations...I would highly recommend Gossage Sager to any library conducting an executive director search.
-- John McGrann, President, Board of Trustees, Lancaster (PA) Public Library

To Whom it may concern: Dan and Jobeth are delightful to work with and they are so professional in their contacts with the LPL staff, boards and public, that you (fellow libraries) will never be embarrassed. They work very well together and what is cool is that you get two for the price of one…..They do stand by their guarantee as LPL found out because in our first search, the hiree backed out. I was hoping our recent one would back out again, so we could have Dan and Jobeth back for another search…Best and thank you Dan and Jobeth, Buzz Carmichael, Chair of LPL Board of Trustees

Jobeth and Dan Bradbury were tremendous assets to us in our search for a new director. They helped us through every phase of the process, even when we hit a stumbling block that was no fault of theirs. They acted with grace, professionalism, and good humor, all of which we needed. I recommend them most highly. Larry Smith, Chairman of the Search Committee,Lexington, Kentucky Public Library

What was considered to be a daunting task was actually made simple and succinct by the Gossage Sager professionals. They added a level of humor, intellect and personalized the entire process. We felt very fortunate to have hired them for this important task.
-- Marietta DiCamillo, Board Member, Great Neck (NY) Library

While being considered for my current position as director of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, I was privileged to work with Dan, Jobeth and Joey of Gossage Sager Associates. I was impressed with their professionalism, their respect for candidates and the process, and their deep knowledge of the needs of libraries.During the on-site interviews, it was clear that Dan and Jobeth had prepared the Board and staff for the process, made appropriate arrangements for candidates and I was given all the information I needed to present myself in the best possible light to be successful. The entire experience with Gossage Sager was a pleasure.
-- Kathleen Teaze, Director, Prince George's County (MD) Memorial Library System

As a candidate for the Executive Director of the Omaha Public Library, I felt very fortunate to work with Gossage Sager Associates. Dan and Jobeth Bradbury made the process incredibly pleasant and efficient. They kept me informed at every step in the process, and provided me with quick answers to all of my questions. Their diligence eliminated much of the stress associated with a job search, and they remained engaged throughout the entire process.
--Gary Wasdin, Director, Omaha (NE) Public Library

 

 

 

 
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