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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>Deadline for first consideration of this great opportunity is less than two weeks away!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>The Board of Trustees of the West Branch (MI) District Library is inviting applications for the position of Director. This gem of a library is located in a recently expanded and renovated 10,000 square foot building in the heart of the downtown area. The West Branch District Library serves a population of just under 10,000 with a budget of about $300,000 and a staff of three (3) full-time and three (3) part-time employees. As a district library, the Library is an autonomous governmental unit that has a dedicated millage. A member of the Valley Library Consortium, the Library participates in a shared automation system using SirsiDynix – Horizon 7.5.4.1. The Library enjoys excellent community support and prides itself on a strong Friends of the Library organization, an active Board of Trustees, and a professional, friendly staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>West Branch is located in beautiful Ogemaw County in northeast Michigan, which abounds in lakes, streams, hiking trails, and countless recreational activities. Just off I-75, West Branch is easily accessible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>For additional information about the Library, visit </span><a href="http://www.westbranchlibrary.org/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>www.westbranchlibrary.org</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>. To learn more about the community, visit </span><a href="http://www.westbranch.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>www.westbranch.com</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'> and </span><a href="http://www.wbacc.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>www.wbacc.com</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>The position <b>requires</b> a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a Master’s degree in library science or library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association is <b>preferred. In addition, the position requires </b>a<b> </b>minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional library position, of which at least two (2) years have been in a position of administration and supervision in a public library. <b>The successful candidate will </b>be a community – oriented individual who values the opportunity to interact with the public as a hands-on director; is flexible and energetic; has strong communication skills and is comfortable with public speaking; has a comprehensive understanding of library finances and budgeting; and has an overall understanding of current public library operations and services. Successful experience in working with Friends of the Library and in fund-raising and/or grant writing is desirable. A complete position description is available at: </span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'> </span><a href="https://westbranchlibrary.org/Director%20position.pdf"><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>https://westbranchlibrary.org/Director%20position.pdf</span></a><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>Salary</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>: $40,000 – $48,000 dependent on experience and educational qualifications; excellent benefit package<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'>Applications</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'> will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by <b>5 o’clock pm (EDT)</b> on <b>August 5<sup>th</sup>, 2018</b>, will receive first consideration. <b>Electronic submissions required</b>. <b>Interested individuals should forward a cover letter that specifically addresses the position requirements, a resume, two references with contact information, as well as two letters of recommendation to the library director at <a href="mailto:emily@westbranchlibrary.org">emily@westbranchlibrary.org</a>.</b></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Emily Boersen<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>West Branch District Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>119 N. Fourth Street<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>West Branch, MI 48661<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>p | 989.345.2235 f | 989.345.8735<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:emily@westbranchlibrary.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>emily@westbranchlibrary.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>