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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The job posting for the Director’ s position at the Public Libraries of Saginaw expires on May 18<sup>th</sup> . <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>The Board of Trustees of the Public Libraries of Saginaw (MI), an independent urban district library with excellent community support, is seeking a new director to move the system forward with innovative service models and programs. The Library serves a culturally diverse population of over 120,000 with a main library and three branches and a budget of approximately $4 million.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Proven skills in community outreach, restructuring library services, managing and motivating staff, innovating, and financial acuity are paramount. A shrinking tax base will require the director to be flexible and visionary in providing needed services for the future.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Qualifications: ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science and a preferred 8 years experience in a public library in an administrative or supervisory capacity.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Salary:</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> Starting salary negotiable DOQ within range of $75,000 – $80,000 with an excellent benefit package. Click <a href="http://www.saginawlibrary.org/wp-content/pdf/DirectorDescription.pdf">here for the complete position description.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Additional Qualifications:</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=square><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Knowledge of current technological resources and advancements in library information science<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, social skills, and adaptability<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Effective interpersonal skills including creative and diplomatic management abilities<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>postmarked no later than Monday, May 18, 2015</span></strong> to:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Neville Britto</span></strong><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>President, Library Board of Trustees</span></strong><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Attn: Administrative Office</span></strong><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Public Libraries of Saginaw</span></strong><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>505 Janes Avenue</span></strong><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Saginaw, MI 48607</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>The Public Libraries of Saginaw is an equal opportunity employer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Neica Dey<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Human Resources & Finance Manager <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Public Libraries of Saginaw<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>989-755-9833<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.facebook.com/saginawlibrary"><span style='color:blue'>Follow us on Facebook!</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Trish Burns<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 17, 2015 3:40 PM<br><b>To:</b> michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] Job Posting for Director<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Public Libraries of Saginaw is looking for a new director – please see our website for complete info. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.saginawlibrary.org/your-library/library-employment/">http://www.saginawlibrary.org/your-library/library-employment/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Trish Burns<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director, Public Libraries of Saginaw<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>505 Janes Avenue<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saginaw, MI 48607<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>989-755-9833<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:tburns@saginawlibrary.org">tburns@saginawlibrary.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ALA Councilor for Michigan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>