[Michlib-l] Library Director Posting

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Tamarack District Library (TDL) is seeking a forward thinking Library 
Director.  It is ideal for an energetic librarian with a passion for 
exceptional library service.  The Director will work to enhance and market 
Tamarack District Library’s role as a creative, innovative, and cultural 
resource center serving the Lakeview community as well as the surrounding 
areas.  The position duties include planning, directing, managing and 
overseeing the activities and operations of the facility.  A detailed Job 
Description can be found at:   http://tamaracklibrary.org
Responsibilities:
•	Oversee day-to-day library operations to ensure performance within 
budget and represent the library to the community and public at large
•	Ensure customer-service focus, train, and evaluate professional and 
paraprofessional staff
•	Manage, create and/or deliver exceptional programming and educational 
opportunities within the library and through community outreach and oversee 
collection development
•	Create and sustain excellent relationships with community groups and 
other organizations partnering with the library
•	Attend the Library Board/Committee meetings
Qualifications:
•	Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in Library Science from an 
ALA accredited university preferred
•	Ability to operate with minimum supervision and work in a team 
environment to build partnerships, find solutions and make service 
enhancements
•	Excellent oral, written and electronic communications abilities
•	Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with proven ability to 
motivate and lead others
•	Public library hands-on experience and supervisory experience with 
demonstrated ability to make sound management decisions, exercising good 
judgment dealing with people and situations
•	Ability to connect positively with library and community 
constituencies including the local governing authorities, community leaders 
and organizations, library staff, library board, library patrons and the 
general public
•	Ability to complete satisfactory background check
Resume’, letter of interest and credentials sent to:
Mrs. Cheri Chapin
President TDL Board
5619 60th Avenue
Remus, MI 49340
•	Also must email Resume’, letter of interest and credentials to: 
cchapin60 at gmail.com
All interested applicants should have resume’, letter of interest and 
credentials submitted by June 30, 2014, 4p.m.
The Tamarack District Library Board will offer a competitive regional 
compensation based on the experience of the successful applicant.
TDL is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

Tamarack District Library
832 Lincoln Avenue
Lakeview, MI 48850
Phone 989.352.6274
Fax 989.352.7713
Email: lvw at llcoop.org