<div dir="ltr">The Mason County District Library is seeking a branch manager for our Scottville branch.  Please see job description below.<br><br>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Branch Manager / Scottville Librarian</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Pay range:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">$28,000 - $32,000 35 Hours per week – Evenings, Weekends
(including Sundays) and Holiday hours.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Supervisor:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Library Director.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Status:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> 
</span>Exempt.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Location:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> 
</span>Primarily Scottville Branch, some hours in Ludington.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Summary:</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> 
</span>The Scottville Branch Manager will oversee daily operations of the
Scottville branch of the Mason County District Library.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>This person will perform all library
functions, as well as manage a small staff.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Essential Functions:</span></b></p>

<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Coordinates and supervises the work of 4+ staff;
     participates on interview teams and helps select staff; provides training
     in branch operations; assigns tasks; monitors, evaluates, and provides
     feedback on work performance; plans and conducts staff meetings; oversees
     the preparation of work schedules; verifies and approves timesheets on a
     bi-weekly basis.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Assists patrons at the public service desk by providing
     reference services; answering of questions regarding collections, Library
     services and policies; interpreting patron needs and conducting research
     necessary to obtain sources of information.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Oversees and participates in the selection and ordering
     of materials in accordance with branch materials budget for the Library's
     collection based on patron interests, statistical reports and information
     needs. Reads review sources and catalogs to become familiar with new
     materials in all formats. Oversees the maintenance of the collection
     including the shifting of books, weeding and discarding of materials,
     displaying of new or seasonal materials and reviewing donated materials.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Oversees and performs functions including, but not
     limited to: the coordination of program scheduling; planning, organizing
     and implementing of library programs and outreach that meet the adult
     population needs including underserved communities; providing programs for
     library adult patrons; networking with community groups; developing
     partnerships and overseeing the preparation of reader's advisory materials
     and reports. Monitors participation and interest in programs by reading,
     interpreting and submitting reports and/or data. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Supervises the maintenance and upkeep of the branch
     building and grounds, furniture, and equipment, by communicating budget
     and facility needs with library director and providing assistance or
     taking responsibility as needed.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Participates in short and long-range planning,
     recommends policy and establishes procedures, develops action plans, and
     leads local planning efforts of new or expanded facilities. Gathers staff
     input for the purpose of establishing branch goals that correlate to MCDL mission
     statement. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Prepares the annual branch and local budgets including
     the projected costs of staff, materials, equipment, furniture and other
     budget items; calculates, estimates and submits budget to Library
     administration for approval; implements, monitors and spends approved
     budget.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Oversees the recording and submission of appropriate
     statistics. Oversees the counting and recording of monies taken in and
     ensures the balancing of the cash drawer daily; and verifies money is
     forwarded to the main branch for processing.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Update and maintain web content on the Internet.
     Plans and communicates branch technology needs. Evaluates new technology on
     behalf of the branch.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">May provide technical support and assistance to Library
     staff and patrons in the use of computer and other library equipment;
     performs routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting tasks. Effectively
     facilitates access to MCDL's digital collection by providing
     demonstrations of and assistance with multiple format eReader devices. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Represents MCDL professionally and in the
     community.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>May write and submit
     local grants.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Performs other duties as assigned by Library Director
     and/or Assistant Director.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></li></ul>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Requirements:</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"> </span></b></p>

<p class="" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Bachelor’s degree required, MLS
preferred.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span></span></p>

<p class="" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Ability to travel between work
locations and related places of business as needed.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span></p>

<p class="" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of the principles, methods and practices of public library
operations. The incumbent is also required to have comprehensive knowledge of
the policies and procedures of Mason County District Library.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span></p>

<p class="" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Considerable knowledge of available
circulating materials and basic reference sources.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span></p>

<p class="" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Demonstrated knowledge of public
library computer hardware and software applications. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""></span></p>

<p class="" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Demonstrated management and
leadership skills necessary to plan and administer the services of a library.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span></p>

<p class="" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Ability to work under general
supervision with latitude in exercising independent judgment and discretion
subject to Library policies and procedures and professional practices.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span></p>

<p class="" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Interpersonal and communication
skills necessary to work with a wide variety of individuals and establish
effective working relationships with local government officials, civic leaders,
community group leaders, Library patrons and personnel. </span></p>

<p class="" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Analytical ability to research
information; maintains statistical records and summarizes findings in a written
document.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span></p>

<p class="" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Visual acuity and physical skills
necessary to retrieve library materials from shelves and storage areas,
maintain library materials and operate equipment. The incumbent is required to
have the physical ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts and lift/carry
materials weighing up to 40 pounds.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">
</span></p>

<p class="" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Hearing ability to answer telephone
and patron inquiries.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> </span></p>

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</span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Computer
skills necessary to effectively utilize word processing and spreadsheet
computer software applications and Internet services.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"></span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">The above
job description is not all inclusive.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> 
</span>The incumbent might be tasked to other duties as need arises.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">TO
APPLY:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>Applications are available on the
Mason County District Library website, <a href="http://www.mcdlibrary.org">www.mcdlibrary.org</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes">  </span>Please submit completed Application, Resume
and Cover Letter to <a href="mailto:librarian@mcdlibrary.org">librarian@mcdlibrary.org</a>
by May 7^th, 2016.</span></p>

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