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<b style=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt">EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Library Director</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">Putnam District Library is seeking a motivated, organized, and adaptable individual to become our next Library Director. This person should be excited about community involvement and leading a small team. Strong interpersonal
skills and forward thinking are a must for this position, while creativity and initiative are encouraged. This person must also be aware of and willing to honor and respect Intellectual Freedom and the Library Bill of Rights.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">Our library is located in Nashville, a rural village with only an hour drive to multiple cities like Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. As a place where everyone knows their neighbors, delightful patron visits
are a daily occurrence. Our community is blessed with a business district that loves to mix things up and make a fun destination out of our small town. Since its creation, they’ve put together three world record attempts, including MOO-Ville’s “World’s Longest
Ice Cream Sundae”, put a large focus on town beautification, and have created opportunities for local businesses and organizations to come together to achieve common goals. Our historical society held an impressive 3-day event for our town’s sesquicentennial
celebration in 2019. Nashville students attend Maple Valley Schools; with current graduating classes of about 60 students, it means lots of opportunities for kids to flourish in athletics and the art and music programs.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">Our modest collection is housed in an 1880s historic home donated to the village by our namesakes, Charles and Agnes Putnam, specifically for the purpose of becoming a library. They donated $10,000 and 300 of their
own books to the village, and the Women’s Literary Club succeeded in opening our library to the public in 1923. Charles and Agnes’ original donated portraits can still be viewed in our front room. We have a ten year millage that is good until 2025, and we
are in the beginning stages of planning for our 100 year anniversary in 2023.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></p>
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<b style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">Village website:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">
</span><a href="http://www.nashvillemi.us/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">nashvillemi.us</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></p>
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<b style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">Business District website:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">
</span><a href="http://www.nashvilleroute66.com/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">nashvilleroute66.com</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></p>
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<b style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">Maple Valley Schools website:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">
</span><a href="http://www.mvs.k12.mi.us/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">mvs.k12.mi.us</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt">General Description:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">An individual appointed by the Library Board of Trustees who directs the day-to-day functions of Putnam District Library and promotes services to all potential users. This individual has full responsibility for administration
of the library within the framework of the Library’s plan, policies, and budget. The Library Director reports directly to the President of the Library Board of Trustees.
<b style="">Training provided on library-specific systems; however strong technology skills are essential.</b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Qualifications:</span></b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Reads widely and objectively.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Has knowledge of community and current events.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Possesses traits of organization, leadership, and imagination.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Is willing to change and adapt as necessary.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Is progressive in attitude and actions.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Has the ability to handle problems in difficult situations.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Is familiar with the budget process.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Has ability to research and apply for appropriate grants.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Has the ability to train and supervise staff.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Has the ability to communicate effectively with staff and public.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Has the ability to perform in a professional, cordial manner in order to foster favorable community relations.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Willing to go the extra mile to give excellent customer service.<b style=""></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Familiar with computers, current technology, and office equipment.<b style=""></b></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">Summarized Duties:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Acts as a resource to the public by providing front desk customer service, assisting with public access computers, providing readers’ advisory and reference information, and seeks to meet the ever-changing needs of library users.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Represents Putnam District Library in the community.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrates proficiency in all front desk tasks.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Collects, processes, and maintains statistical information for general information and funding sources.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Purchases office, building, programming, and other library supplies</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Applies for appropriate grants.</span> </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black; margin-bottom:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; line-height:normal; vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Establishes short and long-range goals for Putnam District Library with input from the staff, community, and Library Board.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Oversees collection development by selecting materials for the library’s collection, manages donations, and keeps the collection current and in good condition.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Works to be sure the library stays up to date on technology trends, services, and security measures.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Oversees community relations by informing public of library policies and changes, establishes a publicity program utilizing local resources, and participates in community organizations and activities as appropriate.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Works with Assistant Director, staff, and volunteers to provide children/community programs and helps conduct programs for teens and adults.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Oversees evaluation of library premises and takes necessary action to ensure safety, efficiency, and usefulness of the building.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Conducts a monthly Library Board meeting to inform Board of Trustees on pertinent information, assists the Board Treasurer by maintaining and providing necessary financial information, and performs any tasks as directed by Board
President.</span> </li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black; margin-bottom:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; line-height:normal; vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Supervises and trains staff, employs and discharges staff with approval of the Library Board, creates the monthly schedule.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Obtains and maintains certification as required by the Library of Michigan.</span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">For a full list of Library Director Duties, visit
</span><a href="https://www.putnamlib.org/site-assets/files/library-director-full-job-description-2022.pdf/view"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">putnamlib.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt; color:black">.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hours:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Full-time, 32 hours per week. Library employment requires some evening and Saturday morning hours.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Salary:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">$28,000, includes holidays and PTO after 90 days</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Posting Date:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">8/6/22</span></p>
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</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Until filled</span></p>
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<b style=""><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you are interested in applying for this position, please send cover letter, resume, and application to Board President, Ginger Cole by mail (preferred) or via email.</span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">gm.cole@hotmail.com </span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">8615 S. Clark Rd</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Nashville, MI 49073</span></p>
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