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<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">The Board of Trustees of the Albion (MI)
District Library is seeking an exceptional leader with a thorough
understanding of public library service and the skills necessary
to move this warm and friendly customer-service focused library
forward.<o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p><br>
</o:p></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Albion Library is
a district library with a dedicated source of funding and an
independent Board of Trustees, an operating budget of nearly
$600,000, a skilled and a dedicated staff of 18, including 4
professional staff. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The
Library, located along the I-94 corridor in south central
Michigan, serves a diverse, multi-cultural population of over
12,000.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Nestled among the forks of the
Kalamazoo River, Albion features tree-shaded streets, turn of the
century homes, and an abundance of parks and recreational
opportunities.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The campus of Albion College, a
private, liberal arts college with approximately 1,700 students,
is just blocks from the Library and adds to the community’s
diversity and energy.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The
Albion District Library and Albion College collaborate closely on
projects of mutual benefit.<o:p></o:p></span>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">The position</span></b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"> <b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">requires</b> an MLS/MLIS
from a graduate program accredited by the American Library
Association.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Additional
qualifications include: 4 years of professional library
experience in a public library of which at least two years have
been in a management or supervisory position; a thorough
knowledge of public library service; proven experience in
successful financial management; an understanding of technology
and its application in public libraries; strong management
skills; excellent communication and interpersonal relationship
skills; and the ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with diverse groups.<span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The successful candidate
will have the ability to empower and inspire others and a
passion for public library service.<span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Experience in a millage or
bond election is desirable.<o:p></o:p></span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">Complete position description at: </span><span
style="font-size:10.0pt"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com/positions_available.html">http://www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com/positions_available.html</a></span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p><br>
</o:p></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">Salary</span></b><span
style="font-size: 11.0pt">: from $60,000 dependent on
qualifications; benefit package <o:p></o:p></span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p>.<br>
</o:p></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Additional
information about the library can be found at <a
href="http://www.albionlibrary"><span
style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none">www.albionlibrary</span></a>.org
and
the community at <a href="http://www.forks.org"><span
style="text-decoration: none;text-underline:none">www.forks.org</span></a>
and <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="http://www.albion.edu">www.albion.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span>
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span><b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt">Applications</span></b><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"> will be accepted until the position is
filled, but those received by <b
style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">August 1, 2014 </b>will
receive first consideration. Electronic submission <u>required</u>;
include a cover letter <u>specifically</u> addressing the
position requirements, a resume, and three professional
references with contact information (including email address).<span
style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><span
style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"><br>
</span></span><small>Electronic submissions and requests for
additional information should be directed to: <span
style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.co">Marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.co</a></small>m</p>
<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:Marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com"></a></span>
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Marianne Hartzell, Consultant
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com">marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com</a>
Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC
P.O. Box 4396
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
517.719.3487
Online at:
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com">www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com</a>
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