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<div>On behalf of: <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ken Bergwerff, township supervisor</span></div>
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<p class="s4" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="s3" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Library Director</span></p>
<p class="s4" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="s3" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Patmos Library</span></p>
<p class="s4" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s3">Jamestown Charter Township</span><span class="s3"><br>
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<p class="s6" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;"><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Job Description:</span></p>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">Assumes full management responsibility for all library operations; develops and implements policies and procedures of the department and Township; provides leadership
and direction in the development of short and long-range library plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for reports and recommendations for suggested changes and improvements.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">Establishes appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures and allocates
resources accordingly.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">Coordinates programming activities; contacts and arranges outside presenters/entertainers as directed; publicizes, promotes and evaluates programs.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">Prepares annual budget and ensures efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, and facilities; oversees the selection, receipt and cataloging of new
library materials; reviews collections on an ongoing basis and coordinates removal of materials.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">Researches and secures grants and other sources of funding.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">Assists the Library Board in execution of their duties; coordinates activities between the Library, </span><span class="s3">Lakeland Library Cooperative</span><span class="s3">,</span><span class="s3"> Hudsonville
Public </span><span class="s3">Schools, other Township Departments, hired contractors, and consultants.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">Responds to public inquiries regarding library services, reference questions, cultural programs, technology advances and other related issues; prepares information
brochures, articles, and reports to publicize the activities and services of the library, and to increase public awareness of the library as a community resource.</span></span></div>
<p class="s4" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This opportunity requires an individual with:</span></p>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">Strong leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire staff, the board, and the community</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">Well-developed prowess at building and strengthening relationships and connecting with the community</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">Highly effective communication and problem-solving skills</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">A sense of humor, intellectual curiosity, and an eagerness to explore new ideas</span></span></div>
<p class="s4" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="s9" style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Additional qualifications and requirements include:</span></p>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited school</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s7">• </span><span class="s3">High-level public library leadership and budget experience</span></span></div>
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<p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold;">Status</span><span class="s3">: Part-time, </span><span class="s3">30</span><a name="_GoBack"></a><span class="s3"> hours
per week expected in the Library</span><span class="s3"> not including periodic off-site meetings</span></span></p>
<p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s5" style="font-weight: bold;">Salary</span><span class="s3">: </span><span class="s3">Competitive and </span><span class="s3">Negotiable
based on experience</span><span class="s3"> & education</span><span class="s3">, no benefits, $25,000 - $35,000</span></span></p>
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<p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span class="s3">To apply for this position, please send resume and cover letter to Ken Bergwerff, township supervisor, at </span><a href="mailto:kbergwerff@twp.jamestown.mi.us"><span class="s10">kbergwerff@twp.jamestown.mi.us</span></a><span class="s3"> or
send a hard copy to same at 2380 Riley, Hudsonville, MI, 49426</span></span></p>
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<p class="s2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="s3" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Please submit resume by December 5 for full consideration.</span></p>
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Sonya Schryer Norris
<div>Library of Michigan</div>
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