<html><body><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000"><div><div>Due to a retirement, the Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic, accomplished, and innovative Librarian for a full-time position as its Assistant Director.</div><div><br></div><div>Position:<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Assistant Director</div><div><span style="white-space:pre"> </span>40 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings</div><div><br></div><div>Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 based upon prior work experience</div><div><br></div><div>Benefits:<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), disability insurance,and MERS retirement. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><br></div><div>Essential Duties Include:</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Assists with the day-to-day operation of the library and serves in absence of director</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Develops and implements library procedures</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Leads special fundraising projects as assigned </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Manages eContent collection with Digital Services Librarian</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Oversees the library’s marketing, public relations, and social media activities </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Recommends changes in programs and services based upon new developments in the library field</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Schedules librarian service desk hours</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Supervises Digital Services Librarian, PR Associate, and Substitute Librarians</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Cultivates and maintains liaison relationships with the Northville District Library Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Northville District Library, and Northville Public Schools</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Communicates effectively with staff and patrons</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Participates in Continuing Education opportunities, especially those which spotlight new trends and technology in library marketing efforts and innovation in digital branding</div><div><br></div><div>Required Qualifications:</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Master Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Possess a Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Five years’ experience in a library setting with a minimum of three years of prior experience supervising personnel and managing budgets</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ability to adapt to change in work environment</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Critical thinking skills</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Experience in working independently and as part of a team</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the public</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Strong public service orientation</div><div><br></div><div>Preferred Qualifications:</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing and community relations</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ability to develop and implement creative marketing approaches to reach targeted audiences</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Awareness of public library trends, issues, and emerging technologies</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Experience with community fundraising</div><div><br></div><div>Deadline for application: Tuesday November 10, 2020</div><div><br></div><div>Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to:</div><div><br></div><div>Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant</div><div>Northville District Library</div><div>212 West Cady Street</div><div>Northville, MI 48167-1560</div><div><br></div><div>Email: ceggert@northvillelibrary.org</div><div><br></div><div>Applications can be accessed at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288</div></div><div><br></div><div data-marker="__SIG_PRE__">Laura Mancini<br>Director<br>Northville District Library<br>212 W. Cady Street<br>Northville, MI 48167<br>248-349-3020, ext. 206<br>lmancini@northvillelibrary.org</div></div></body></html>