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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The Flat River Community Library is accepting applications for the position of Library Director. Flat River is a class IV library with a district population of 17,626 located in central Michigan. The library is a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative, a 42 member library cooperative serving western Michigan. Located in Greenville, the birthplace of Meijer Grocery, the community offers a small-town feel 30 minutes Northeast of Grand Rapids, with recreational nature/bike trails, lakes, rivers, and community festivals, all with programming opportunities connected to the Flat River Library. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This position is responsible for managing and directing all administrative support functions of the library, inclusive but not limited to; financial administration, personnel management/development and facility operations. This is an excellent opportunity for those with or without director experience, as Flat River has strong community support, a fully engaged Friends group, and ideal funding with a dedicated mileage in perpetuity that is coupled with a County mileage. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution is required as is a Michigan Librarian’s Permanent Professional Certificate (or the ability to acquire within 6 months). A minimum of 5 years experience in a public library is preferred. The position requires strong skills in customer service, administration and community involvement.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications. A job description is available at the library website: <a href="http://www.flatriverlibrary.org/about">www.flatriverlibrary.org/about</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Interested applicants should download an application from the Flat River Community Library website and submit an application to: <a href="grelp@flatriverlibrary.org">grelp@flatriverlibrary.org</a>. This search is being facilitated by Kent District Library Human Resources. Applicants should send a copy of their resume and cover letter to: <a href="mailto:bmortimore@kdl.org">bmortimore@kdl.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with the first candidate review occurring on November 27<sup>th</sup>. Applicants are encouraged to not delay their submissions. The Flat River Community Library is an equal opportunity employer.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#002060'>Flat River Community Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#7F7F7F'>Laura Powers | Interim Library Director <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#7F7F7F'>200 W. Judd St. | Greenville, MI 48838 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#7F7F7F'>P: 616-754-6359, x102 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#002060'><a href="mailto:grelp@flatriverlibrary.org"><span style='color:#002060'>grelp@flatriverlibrary.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>