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<p><strong>DIRECTOR, SUPERIORLAND LIBRARY COOPERATIVE (Michigan)<br>
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<strong>Superiorland Library Cooperative (Michigan)</strong><br>
The Superiorland Library Cooperative is seeking candidates for the
position of Director. The Cooperative focuses on collaboration
and resource sharing among its <strong>38 public library</strong>
members<strong> in northern Michigan</strong> and is governed by a<strong>
nine-member</strong> Board of Directors. <br>
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The staff of 5 use an $850,000 budget to offer <strong>innovative
technology strategies, access to electronic resources, technical
training and support, public library consulting </strong>and to<strong>
manage </strong>the Upper Peninsula Region of Library
Cooperation (UPRLC), an <strong>integrated library system</strong>,
which serves 85<strong> school, public, and tribal </strong>libraries.<br>
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The Superiorland Cooperative is headquartered in Marquette, the
largest city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and home to Northern
Michigan University. Marquette, located on the spectacular shores
of Lake Superior, was named one of the “Ten Best Small Cities to
Raise a Family” by Forbes Magazine (October 2010). Northern
Michigan is renowned for its four-season natural beauty and
virtually endless recreational opportunities.<br>
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You can learn more about the Superiorland Cooperative and UPRLC
at: <a href="http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/slc">http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/slc</a>
and <a href="http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/uproc">http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/uproc</a>
.<br>
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Position requirements:</strong> A graduate degree in Library
and Information Science from a program accredited by the American
Library Association; a minimum of four years of progressively
responsible administrative and supervisory experience in a public
library<strong>; </strong>possession of or the ability to attain
a valid Michigan driver's license and transportation for travel.<br>
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Additional requirements include</strong> proven fiscal and
personnel management abilities; strong verbal and written
communication skills; a thorough understanding of library
technology trends and applications; and, a collaborative,
approachable personal style that will develop effective working
relationships with Board members, library directors and trustees,
staff, community and governmental groups and the general public.
The ability to lead an organization through change, to interact
effectively with multiple constituencies, and to serve as an
active representative of the cooperative within the region, state
and nationally is essential. <strong>The Director is expected to
share the cooperative’s belief that “Cooperation among members
makes better library service possible and growth sustainable.”</strong>
Experience working with or reporting to a governing board is
desirable. Successful grant-writing desirable. Contract
negotiation and management experience, as well as ERate
experience, is desirable.</p>
<p>The position <strong>requires frequent</strong> <strong>travel</strong>
to member libraries and to statewide planning meetings and state
and national conferences; some evening hours and some overnights
travel. </p>
<p>For a complete <a
href="http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SLC/images/pdf_files/jobdescription.pdf">position
description click here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Compensation</strong>: from <strong>$68,000</strong>
dependent on qualifications and experience; excellent benefit
package which includes: health insurance; retirement plan; life
insurance.</p>
<p>Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position
is filled, but those received by 5 o’clock pm October 1, 2015 will
receive first consideration. <strong>Electronic submissions
required.</strong> To apply, submit a cover letter, which <strong>specifically
addresses the position requirements</strong>, your resume, and
the names and contact information (including email address) of
three (3) professional references to <a
href="mailto:Marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com">Marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com</a></a>.
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P.O. Box 4396
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
517.719.3487
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