[Michlib-l] Library Director Position Open-Muskegon (MI) Area District Library

[Jobeth Bradbury]

Library Director- Muskegon (MI) Area District Library

Your adventure starts here! Make a difference on West Michigan's Lakeshores
as the new Library Director for the Muskegon Area District Library
<http://www.madl.org/> , headquartered in Muskegon (MI) County. The
Library's Board of Trustees seeks an innovative and experienced Director to
implement an exciting vision for the library and its many constituencies.
MADL serves 119,450 residents in 21 municipalities and townships. Governed
by an eight-member Board of Trustees, the 10 library locations provide
excellent services and programs with 50 staff (30.13 FTEs) and a $3 million
annual budget. The Library is anticipating a levy renewal campaign to take
place as early as 2015 and has a capital campaign in progress-expansion of
the Norton Shores branch to create Storyville
<http://www.muskegonstoryville.org/> -a library project modeled after the
innovative Baltimore County program and focusing on early childhood literacy
in Muskegon County.  MADL shares a catalog, resources and delivery system
with other members of the Lakeland Library Cooperative.    

 

The Muskegon area is located on the shore of Lake Michigan and is a popular
destination with beautiful beaches, parks and lakes. Outdoor enthusiasts
will appreciate the hiking and bike trails and other types of outdoor
recreation for all seasons. Downtown Muskegon is experiencing resurgence in
growth and renewal-including a thriving Farmer's Market, the Frauenthal
Center for the Performing Arts, the West Michigan Symphony Orchestra as well
as the well-regarded Muskegon Museum of Art.  Muskegon County is also home
to the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, which has provided programs in the fine
arts for students since 1966. Grand Rapids (MI) is only 30 minutes away and
both Chicago and Detroit are only a few hours' drive away.  The cost of
living is moderate with many lifestyle options-from urban condos to suburban
single family homes to rural farms. For more information about the Library
District, the Muskegon area and the community, please see Muskegon Links
<http://www.gossagesager.com/MADLlinks.htm> .  

 

Responsibilities. Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the
Library Director develops, administers, supervises, and coordinates the work
of the Library and staff, performs managerial duties related to personnel,
budget, collection development, building maintenance, and library operations
and services in conformity with Michigan State law and under the policies
and strategic directions established by the Board of Trustees. Visit Library
Director <http://www.gossagesager.com/MADLjobdesc.pdf>  under Article VII of
the Board By-Laws for additional details.

 

Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library
Science from an ALA-accredited program; five or more years of progressively
responsible experience in the library field, including four years in an
administrative position; and the ability to obtain and retain Michigan
Certification Level 1. Essential attributes and skills include: excellent
communication and organizational skills; the ability and desire to plan,
develop, and administer the activities of a public library; supervisory
experience; demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with the Board, staff and community stakeholders; and an
understanding and appreciation of public library best practices in the areas
of intellectual freedom, collections, and library technologies. Successful
experience as a library director reporting to a governing board, experience
with a successful millage campaign and successful experience working in a
union environment are highly desirable.

 

Compensation.  The starting salary range is $78,000 - $90,000 (with
placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive
benefits package.

 

For further information contact  <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury
Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or telephone. To start the
application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word
or pdf attachments via email to  <mailto:karenmiller at gossagesager.com> Karen
Miller or  <mailto:jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury on or
before the closing date of October 12, 2014.

 

 

 

Jobeth Bradbury

Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 

4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)

 

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