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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Director of Superiorland Library Cooperative </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Michigan’s northernmost library cooperative, serving most of the Upper Peninsula and parts of the Northern Lower Peninsula, is looking for a forward thinking, dynamic, and experienced leader to take us into the future of library service. The Superiorland Library Cooperative works for our 82 member libraries to provide current, innovative, and quality service to the communities they serve. The libraries within our cooperative are diverse, multi-type, creative, collaborative, and resourceful.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The cooperative’s director, staff, and member libraries are what drives the success of the organization. We work collaboratively, and are seeking a team builder, critical thinker, and dynamic personality to take us forward in these unprecedented times. The ideal candidate will possess skills in technology, training, team building, and knowledge of emerging trends to help lead SLC into a new era of library service. This individual will be articulate and have the knowledge and experience to work effectively with library governing boards, librarians, staff, public officials and organizations, and community groups. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The Cooperative’s mission is to provide and facilitate quality services developed through collaboration with our member libraries. We also strive to provide a high return on the libraries’ financial investment in the consortia. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Qualifications and Requirements: </span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>MLIS from an American Library Association accredited institution. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Minimum of four years of progressive responsibility with both administrative and supervisory experience in a public library, or equivalent, required. - OR - (Minimum of four years of significant library management and administrative experience in a public library or equivalent, including experience managing library automation systems and related technologies.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Experience working with or reporting to a governing board is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Grant writing and contract negotiation/management experience is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Experience with multi-type libraries is desirable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Superior skills in verbal and written communication, along with excellent diplomacy skills. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Flexibility to embrace challenges. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Able to lead, plan, and coordinate the work of the cooperative staff. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Exercises tact, courtesy and good judgment in decision making and evaluation of situations. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ensures that professional development and continuing learning opportunities are offered to staff and the membership. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Ability to manage and complete many simultaneous tasks. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Position requires a significant amount of travel within the state of Michigan. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Superiorland Library Cooperative is located in the beautiful city of Marquette, Michigan, on the shore of Lake Superior. Home to Northern Michigan University, this community combines a historic downtown, with a vibrant, young population and many activities, both indoor and outdoor, in the state’s most amazing playground – The Upper Peninsula. Located a short drive away from places like Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Island, Au Sable Falls, camping and hiking; as well as museums and other cultural attractions, Marquette is a great place to live for all ages.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Working as Director of Superiorland Library Cooperative is a rare opportunity that enables professional growth and development, participation in professional groups, and networking. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>The annual salary for this position starts at $68,000, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>A generous benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and a defined contribution retirement plan, is included; <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Considerable paid time off, including vacation, sick time, personal days, and paid holidays.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via email to:<span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'> </span><span class=MsoHyperlink><a href="mailto:directorsearch@superiorlandlibrary.org">directorsearch@superiorlandlibrary.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><br>Deadline for submission is May 15, 2021 by 4:00pm EST<br>Superiorland Library Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.<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>Lisa Waskin, Director<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Superior District Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>541 Library Drive<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ph. (906) 632-9331<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fax (906) 635-0210<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us">lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>