<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"><head><meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
/* Font Definitions */
@font-face
{font-family:"Cambria Math";
panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:Cambria;
panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:Calibri;
panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;}
/* Style Definitions */
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal
{margin:0in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";}
a:link, span.MsoHyperlink
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:blue;
text-decoration:underline;}
a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:purple;
text-decoration:underline;}
span.EmailStyle17
{mso-style-type:personal-reply;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D;}
.MsoChpDefault
{mso-style-type:export-only;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";}
@page WordSection1
{size:8.5in 11.0in;
margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;}
div.WordSection1
{page:WordSection1;}
--></style><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:shapedefaults v:ext="edit" spidmax="1026" />
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:shapelayout v:ext="edit">
<o:idmap v:ext="edit" data="1" />
</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Work in northern Michigan’s gorgeous Leelanau County home to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Good Morning America’s Most Beautiful Place in America! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The Suttons Bay Bingham District Library is a collaborative community cornerstone that seeks a dynamic, creative and motivated individual as Director. This is a great job for someone that is passionate about community involvement, is able to manage all areas of library service and will lead the library during a time of exciting change and evolution with a recently passed millage. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>KEY EXPECTATIONS: The Director reports to the Library Board of Trustees and is responsible for the administration of all library functions within the goals, guidelines, and policies established by the Library Board of Trustees. The director is also responsible for the facilities, financial management, and personnel of the library, under the governance and oversight of the board. The Director is expected to provide a leadership role within the library, the community, and the library profession. The Director serves as the official representative of the library. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>1. A Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited school. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>2. Prior library experience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>3. Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of all facets of public library service.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>4. Ability to think analytically and critically with strong problem solving skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>6. Considerable knowledge of computers and data communications especially in regards to library applications.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>7. Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>8. Strong verbal and written communication skills, social skills, and adaptability.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>9. Ability to make administrative decisions, develop policies and supervise staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>10. Creative and diplomatic management abilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>11. Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies, governmental bodies and the general public.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>12. Experience planning and implementing library programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>13. A desire to meet and serve the public in all facets of library operations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>14. Understanding of and dedication to excellent customer service.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The Suttons Bay Bingham District Library is located in the Village of Suttons Bay 20 miles north of Traverse City on the east side of the Leelanau Peninsula and serves a population of 5,500 residing in the Village of Suttons Bay and the townships of Suttons Bay and Bingham.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>A dedicated library millage of 0.5 mils for five years was passed on August 2, 2016 increasing funding levels from 0.3 mils with the promise to expand hours, programming, and materials while better planning for building maintenance. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>The position includes some evening and weekend hours and is full time with benefits including a health insurance stipend, vacation and personal days, and quarterly contributions to a retirement plan. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Salary range of $42,000 - $58,000 commensurate with experience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>For a complete job description and information on how to apply visit <a href="www.suttonsbaylibrary.org">www.suttonsbaylibrary.org</a> and for more information about Leelanau County and Suttons Bay Michigan see:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><a href="http://www.leelanau.cc/about.asp">http://www.leelanau.cc/about.asp</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><a href="http://www.suttonsbayarea.com/">http://www.suttonsbayarea.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Please email a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to <a href="mailto:librarian@suttonsbaylibrary.org">librarian@suttonsbaylibrary.org</a> with the subject line: Director Search. Application deadline is September 2<sup>nd</sup> by 3pm.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Ryan Deery<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Suttons Bay Bingham District Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="mailto:librarian@suttonsbaylibrary.org">librarian@suttonsbaylibrary.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.suttonsbaylibrary.org">www.suttonsbaylibrary.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>(231)271-3512<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>