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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to spend your days and nights in Michigan’s Outdoor Playground, not just for vacation but as a new lifestyle, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Located in Marquette, Michigan, the Superiorland Library Cooperative is seeking a new Director to join the team of librarians that serve the diverse communities that make up our cooperative.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Director of Superiorland Library Cooperative</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>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 36 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=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>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=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>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=Default><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Qualifications and Requirements: </span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.3pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> MLIS from an American Library Association accredited institution. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.3pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> 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 progressive responsibility with both 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=Default style='margin-bottom:3.3pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Experience working with or reporting to a governing board is required. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.3pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Grant writing and contract negotiation/management experience is required. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.3pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Experience with multi-type libraries is desirable. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.3pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Superior skills in verbal and written communication, along with excellent diplomacy skills. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.3pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Flexibility to embrace challenges. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.3pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Able to lead, plan, and coordinate the work of the cooperative staff. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.3pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Exercises tact, courtesy and good judgment in decision making and evaluation of situations. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.3pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ensures that professional development and continuing learning opportunities are offered to staff and the membership. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.3pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Ability to manage and complete many simultaneous tasks. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Position requires a significant amount of travel within the state of Michigan. <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'>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=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>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=Default style='margin-bottom:3.45pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> The annual salary for this position is $68,000 - $75,000, depending on qualifications and experience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.45pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Moving expense stipend is included. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-bottom:3.45pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> 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=Default><span style='font-size:11.5pt'> Considerable paid time off, including vacation, sick time, personal days, and paid holidays. <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'>Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via email to: directorsearch@superiorlandlibrary.org <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Deadline for submission is August 7, 2021 by 4:00 pm ET. Superiorland Library Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Repectfully,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt'>Search Committee Chair</span><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>