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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default> <span style='font-size:11.5pt'>The Board of Trustees of the Hesperia Community Library (population 5,933) seeks an enthusiastic, resourceful and community focused individual to serve as their Library Director. The Hesperia Community Library serves 4 townships in rural Oceana and Newaygo Counties, 30 miles northeast of Muskegon and approximately 50 miles northwest of Grand Rapids. The library is a pristine 11,900 square foot building that is the crown jewel of this welcoming and picturesque community. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>This is a 30 hour per week position. Hesperia Community Library is a Class II library and a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. Salary range is $33,000-$38,000 with no benefits. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Summary of responsibilities: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>The Library Director is responsible for all library operations: creating, establishing and implementing plans, programs, and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees in the areas of financial management, program and collection development, staff development and supervision, and facility maintenance and community outreach. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Summary of qualifications: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years work experience in a public library with at least 2 years of management experience. A required certificate for a Michigan Class II library. A Master’s Degree in Library Sciences from an AAL accredited institution or another advanced degree is preferred but not required. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Essential responsibilities and qualifications: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.8pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> A willingness to understand, support and meet the needs and interests of the community. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.8pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to plan, analyze, evaluate, supervise, and direct library needs and services. Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.8pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the library board and staff, the general public, community and business leaders and school administrators and faculty. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.8pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Extensive knowledge of library budgeting, district library law and library practices and policies. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.8pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Strong communication skills in promoting library services and the value of the library including the use of social media and grant opportunities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.8pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to understand and utilize established and new technology including software, hardware and library and business applications and tools. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.8pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Experience in materials selection and collection management and thorough knowledge of print, electronic, audiovisual and information technologies and resources. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Required certification for Class II library. Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution, preferred but not required. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='page-break-before:always'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.8pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Knowledge of Lakeland Library Cooperative, Library of Michigan and Michigan Library Association. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:2.8pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Willingness to attend workshops and take advantage of professional development opportunities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Must be bondable. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Individuals interested in this position should send a detailed cover letter and resume and a list of three professional references with appropriate contact information by the close of business on April 30, 2019. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Complete job description is posted at: <a href="HesperiaLibrary.org/information/information/html">HesperiaLibrary.org/information/information/html</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Letters should be sent to: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Mary Jo Uhen, President <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Hesperia Community Library <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>80 S. Division Street <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hesperia, MI 49421<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Posted for Hesperia Community Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Carol Dawe <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cooperative Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lakeland Library Cooperative<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4138 3 Mile Rd NW<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Grand Rapids, MI 49534<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>616-559-5253 x2001<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>630-207-1205 (cell)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.llcoop.org">www.llcoop.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=152 height=141 style='width:1.5833in;height:1.4687in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D4E883.5E47A360" alt=LLCLogoBlueEmail><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>