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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The Bay County Library System is accepting applications for a new Director. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.3in'>The Board of Trustees of the Bay County Library System seeks an energetic and visionary leader as its next Library Director to continue a culture of excellence and further strengthen library services to a county-wide community of just over 103,000 people. The Director reports to a five member appointed board. A Class VI library, Bay County Library System includes three branches, a main library, and a bookmobile. The 2025 operating budget is $6.8 million, with an estimated 58 FTE’s. The system is funded primarily by an operating millage of 1.75 mills, with a renewal upcoming in 2026.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.3in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.3in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.3in'>The Bay County Library System is a well-used community resource, seeing increases in foot traffic, program attendance, and circulation over the past several years. Due to the well-deserved retirement of the current director, this is an excellent opportunity to lead a system with an innovative staff and an engaged patron base.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><u>Qualifications</u>: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited school.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Permanent professional certificate from the Library of Michigan as required by state law for a Class VI library.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Ten years of public library experience, with a minimum of five years of high-level administrative experience such as managing librarian, assistant director or director.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:106%'>Completion of a successful background check.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.3in'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.3in'>A complete job description can be located at: <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>www.<a href="https://www.baycountylibrary.org/about/employment-information">baycountylibrary</a>.org</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.3in'><b>Qualified applications may apply for this position by submitting a resume, cover letter, application and 3 professional references to:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.3in'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.3in'>Jolene Faber, Administrative Assistant<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.3in'>Bay County Library System<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.3in'>500 Center Ave.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.3in'>Bay City, MI 48708<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:.3in'>jfaber@baycountylibrary.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Deadline to apply is June 24<sup>th</sup>, 2025.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jolene Faber<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Administrative Assistant<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Bay County Library System<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>500 Center Ave.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Bay City, MI 48708<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>(989)894-2837 ext. 2225<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=192 height=55 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01DBD6C3.836B3690" alt="BCLS logo"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>