<div dir="ltr"><p>Loutit District Library, located west of Grand Rapids along Lake
Michigan’s sandy shores in Grand Haven, seeks an experienced,
service-oriented librarian to join its management team to supervise the
day-to-day operations of the Adult Services Department, the Local
History and Genealogy Department, and the Public Computing Department.
Duties include collection development, readers’ advisory, digital media
instruction, familiarity with automated library systems and on-line
resources. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and knowledge
of current and developing technology needed. Schedule includes weekends
and evenings. Performs related duties as required. A complete job
description can be found <a href="http://loutitlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/Department-Head-Adult-Services-Job-Description-2018.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong>: Master’s Degree in Library and
Information Science from an ALA accredited university. Three years of
professional public library experience with progressively increasing
responsibility.</p>
<p><strong>Salary</strong>: $45,539 – $53,514. Includes generous benefit package.</p>
<p>Along with the above mentioned information, please answer the following questions:</p>
<ol><li>What are the most important trends in public libraries today?</li></ol>
<ol start="2"><li>What is the library’s role in the community?</li></ol>
<ol start="3"><li>What is your philosophy of library customer service?</li></ol>
<p>Apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and three professional
references in PDF format to John Martin, Library Director, via email at
<a href="mailto:jmartin@loutitlibrary.org">jmartin@loutitlibrary.org</a> by 6:00pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.</p>
<p><i>The Loutit District Library does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, marital or veteran
status, religion, age, or handicap in employment or the provision of
services. The Loutit District Library is a drug-free workplace and is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.</i></p>
<div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">John Martin, Director<br>Loutit District Library<br>407 Columbus Ave.<br>Grand Haven, MI 49417<br> <br>Phone: 616.842.5560 x212<br>Fax: 616.847.0570<br> <br><a href="mailto:jmartin@loutitlibrary.org" target="_blank">jmartin@loutitlibrary.org</a><br><a href="http://www.loutitlibrary.org" target="_blank">www.loutitlibrary.org</a><div><div><br> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>