<div dir="ltr"><div>Happy Monday!<br></div><div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">DIRECTOR
- MID-MICHIGAN LIBRARY LEAGUE<span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Mid-Michigan Library League
(MMLL) is seeking qualified applicants interested in serving as full time
Director. The cooperative membership includes 36 public libraries in 15
counties of Michigan’s lower peninsula (ranging from small, rural libraries to
class 5). Working with an annual budget of $322,000, and in accordance with the
policies set by the Cooperative Board, the MMLL is looking for a dedicated
Director who can take us into the next generation of library service.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Further information about MMLL
(including our Plan of Service, Board Policies and Budget) can be found on our
website (<a href="https://www.mmll.org/"><b><span style="color:blue">https://www.mmll.org/</span></b></a>).<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">A full job description can be found
here: <a href="https://www.mmll.org/mmll-job-description-6-14-22.pdf" target="_blank" title="MMLL Director Job Description"><b><span style="color:blue;background:rgb(204,255,204) none repeat scroll 0% 0%">MMLL Director Job Description</span></b></a><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Requirements</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-bottom:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Possess excellent oral and written communication skills<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Able to maintain confidentiality when advising and
consulting with libraries<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Knowledge of technology, especially as it relates to
libraries<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Demonstrated understanding in preparing and managing a
budget<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Dynamic speaker<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Demonstrated management and leadership skills<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationship with the Cooperative Board, staff, staff of member libraries,
legislators, vendors, outside agencies and the public<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Experience acquiring additional sources of funding<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Ability to work alongside member libraries in the
planning, development, and implementation of long-range goals and
objectives<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Position requires travel to member libraries and
throughout other areas of Michigan<span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Responsibilities</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-bottom:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Reports to the Board concerning the work of the
cooperative, its needs and progress<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Prepares and administers the budget as approved by the
Board<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Ensures that professional development and continuing
learning opportunities are offered to staff and the membership<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Direction of the programs and services provided by the
Cooperative<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Submits recommendations concerning policies and
services to the Cooperative Board and implements policy decisions<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Provides supervision of Cooperative staff<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Manages the Cooperative’s business office<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Advocates for libraries at the local and state level<span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-bottom:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA
accredited school<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Level 1 Permanent Professional Certificate or
eligibility for it at the time of appointment<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Minimum of 4 years of Supervisory experience<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Minimum of 2 years Administration experience<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Advanced Director Training<span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Compensation</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The range for this full-time salaried
position has been set by the Board at $75,000-$85,000 plus benefits and is
based upon experience and qualifications.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Interested candidates should submit
a cover letter and resume electronically to Debra Greenacre at
<a href="mailto:dgreenacre@manisteelibrary.org">dgreenacre@manisteelibrary.org</a>. The deadline for submission is Friday, August 5
at 5:00 PM. We are hoping to fill this position by October 1. In-person
interviews will be held August 18 with top candidates who will be contacted by
the Board.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Mid-Michigan Library League is
an equal opportunity employer.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span> </span></p></div><div>Have a wonderful week!<br></div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Debra Greenacre<br></div><div>Executive Director</div><div>Manistee County Library </div><div>231-723-2519 <br></div><div><a href="http://www.manisteelibrary.org" target="_blank">www.manisteelibrary.org</a></div></div></div></div></div>