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<span style="font-weight:400;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline">The Grand Ledge Area District Library is a Class IV library in a thriving suburb west of Lansing with a service population of 16,000 people and annual operating budget of $750,000.</span><span style="font-weight:400;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <span> </span></span><span style="font-weight:400;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline">We want your ideas on how to enhance our collections (90K items), draw new users to the library (70K annual visitors), and create new readers (98K annual circulation).</span><span style="font-weight:400;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <span> </span></span><span style="font-weight:400;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline">Lots to do in Grand Ledge and the greater Lansing area (music, plays, arts, river, parks) and we love a parade!</span><span style="font-weight:400;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> </span>
<br></span></span></b></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-il"><br></span></span></b></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>What else can I tell you to tempt you to think about this opportunity? </b>Looking for the right person who likes to work on a project to make tech work better for patrons and staff. You have to be able to work alone and in a team (getting input on what is needed and what patrons are asking for, struggling with, or what just sounds cool). Stay on task and get a project completed even in the middle of summer reading. Keep a good sense of humor, this isn't brain surgery. Curious about this job, give me a call, let's chat!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-il"><br></span></span></b></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span class="gmail-il">Systems</span><span> </span><span class="gmail-il">Specialist</span><span> </span>(Part-Time)</span></b><span> </span><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><br></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Major duties include:<span> </span></b><span> </span><span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-8364726527862782670gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span><span>Managing and overseeing the development of the Library’s ILS (The Library Corporation) services to best assist our patrons and staff in utilizing library resources.<span> </span><span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-8364726527862782670gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Assist with website development and integration with library resources.<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-8364726527862782670gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 10pt 0.25in;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span><span>Coordinate the technical services team to improve the library’s catalog.<span> <span> </span></span>Duties include setting up maintenance schedules, deploying new modules, and implementing agreements with vendors.<span> </span></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>QUALIFICATIONS:</b><span> </span>Candidates should be innovative and enthusiastic; be able to communicate effectively; know how to adapt to a fast-paced work environment; enjoy collaboration; and be able to serve the public cheerfully.<span> </span><span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-8364726527862782670gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:11.65pt;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a<span> </span></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51)">field consistent with the responsibility of the position</span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">.<span> <span> </span></span>A minimum of six months library experience is desired.<span> <span> </span></span>A high degree of comfort using computers and searching the Internet is required.<span> <span> </span></span>Experience working with automated<span> </span><span class="gmail-il">systems</span><span> </span>is required.<span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-8364726527862782670gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:11.65pt;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span>Preferred: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-8364726527862782670gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:11.65pt;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span>Working experience with MARC, AACR2, RDA, and Bibframe preferred.<span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span></p><p class="gmail-m_-8364726527862782670gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in;line-height:11.65pt;background:white;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> <span> </span></span></span></span><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Knowledge of Wordpress, content management<span> </span><span class="gmail-il">systems</span>, and web development tools preferred.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>SALARY:</b><span> <span> </span></span>$14.00-18.00 per hour<span> <span> </span></span>(negotiable based upon experience)<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>HOURS:<span> <span> </span></span>24 hours per week</b>—schedule includes some evening hours.<span> <span> </span></span>In addition, participate in weekend desk coverage on a monthly rotation.<span> </span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>BENEFITS:</b><span> </span>Limited benefits include annual paid personal time, life insurance/disability package, holidays, and 1% matching 457 retirement plan<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>SUBMIT:</b><span> </span>Please review our website and online catalog and include in your cover letter three suggestions or questions about our online resources, website structure, or collections.<span> <span> </span></span>Please complete our job application form, and include contact information for three professional references as part of your resume.<span> <span> </span></span><span> </span><span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:16.8667px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>APPLY TO:</b><span> <span> </span></span>Lise Mitchell, Library Director, Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson, Grand Ledge, MI 48837,<span> </span><a href="mailto:grandledgelibrary.adm@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">grandledgelibrary.adm@gmail.com</a><span></span></p><b style="font-size:small;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">APPLICATION DEADLINE:</span></b><span style="text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;font-size:11pt;line-height:16.8667px;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span> <span> </span></span>Position open until filled</span>
<br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Lise Mitchell, Director</div><div>Grand Ledge Area District Library</div><div>131 E. Jefferson Street</div><div>Grand Ledge, MI 48837</div><div> </div><div><a href="mailto:gladldirector@gmail.com" target="_blank">gladldirector@gmail.com</a> </div><div>517-622-3550 direct</div><div>517-627-7014 Library</div><div>517-627-6276 fax</div></div></div></div></div></div>