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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>Due to the retirement of its current director, the Board of Trustees seeks applications for the position of Director. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>Muskegon Area District Library</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'> serves a county of over 119,450, with ten (10) branches and an administrative headquarters, and is a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>The Library Director reports to eight member Board of Trustees. Responsibilities include, the fiscal, personnel, facilities and operational management of the library, experience within a union workplace required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>Muskegon County is located on Michigan’s West Coast known for its beautiful beaches and abundant outdoor activities. It is also home to a world class art museum and symphony orchestra. It is located 30 minutes from Grand Rapids.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:13.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>Minimum qualifications</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>: include a Master's Degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA Accredited Program. Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in the library field including four years in an administrative position. Possession of or qualifications to acquire a Level I Certification with the Library of Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>Experience with building campaigns and millage elections a plus.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:13.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>Salary range</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>: $70,000 - $80,000 with benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>The position is available June 1, 2014. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2014. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:13.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>Send:</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'> cover letter, current resume, names of three (3) references including addresses, telephone number and email address.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:13.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>Mail applications to:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>Director Search<br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'>Muskegon Area District Library</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4C3F2F'><br>4845 Airline Road<br>Muskegon, MI 49444<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sandie Enders<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Manager of Collection Development and Central Services<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Muskegon Area District Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4845 Airline Road<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Muskegon MI 49444<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>231-737-6248<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>