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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">William P Faust Public Library of Westland (MI) – Director
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify">The <a href="http://www.westlandlibrary.org/">
William P Faust Public Library of Westland</a> (MI) Board of Trustees seeks a confident leader who prioritizes relationship-building and teamwork to re-connect the Library to its community creating a unified vision for the future. Serving 84,000 people with
an annual $2.9 million operating budget and 42 staff, the Library provides excellent services to the citizens of Westland in a lovely 33,450 sq. ft. building located in a park-like setting. The community supports its Library—over seventy percent of voters
supported a .99 mill operating levy in 2012. <b>New opportunities</b> include initiating a strategic planning process, potential expansion of the facility, and building relationships with city officials and community organizations.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>Westland, MI,</b> an “All American City,” is urban in appearance but has that quintessential “small town” feel. Neighbors know their neighbors. Westland exudes Midwestern hospitality and a warm welcome to all.
Westland has embraced the Compassionate Cities movement by supporting Relay for Life to fight cancer, recycling to be good stewards of the planet, and maintaining a vital community garden. Westland residents connect with others, lend a helping hand, and create
a kinder, better place to live. (Mayor William Wild).<span style="color:red"> </span>
Family, friends and neighbors are important in Westland. Westland is also known for its abundant city parks and historical district and participates in the “Passport to a Healthy City” campaign. Being sixteen miles west of Detroit, this City is a diverse,
family-friendly community with a low cost of living with easy access to the amenities in an urban metropolitan environment. For more information about the position, the Library and the community, please visit
<a href="http://www.bradburymiller.com/westlandlinks.htm">Westland Links</a>. <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>Responsibilities.</b> The Library Director acts as the Executive Officer of the Library with authority for organizing and managing the library operations. The Library Director prepares and submits the library
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>Qualifications.</b> Minimum qualifications include a Master’s in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, the ability to obtain or already hold a Michigan <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Librarian_Certification_Approval_form_305007_7.pdf" target="new">Librarian’s
Permanent Certificate</a>. Additional qualifications include: at least 4 years of professional library experience in a public library, of which at least two years have been in a management or supervisory position; a thorough knowledge of public library service;
proven experience in successful financial management and budgeting; an understanding of technology and its application in public libraries; strong management skills; excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills; and the ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with many diverse groups. A degree in business or public administration, prior successful experience reporting to a governing board and union experience are desirable.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>Compensation.</b> The position offers a hiring salary range of
<b>$70,000-$90,000</b> (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><b>For further information,</b> contact <a href="http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html" target="new">Bradbury Miller Associates</a> via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and
your resume as Word or pdf attachments to <a href="mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com">Karen Miller.</a> <b>This position closes March 4, 2018.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Jobeth Bradbury<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.gossagesager.com/"><span style="color:blue">Bradbury Miller Associates</span></a><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)<o:p></o:p></p>
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