[Michlib-l] Director, Crawford County Library System

[marianne]

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The Board of Trustees of the Crawford County (MI) Library is inviting 
applications for the position of Director.The Crawford County Library 
includes the main library in Grayling and a branch in Frederic.The 
library system serves a population of nearly 14,000, with a budget of 
just over $515,000 and a staff of fifteen (15).The Library system enjoys 
strong community support and prides itself on providing excellent 
customer service through its friendly staff.

Crawford County is located in north-central Michigan's Lower 
Peninsula.Much of the county's land area is in the AuSable State and 
Huron Manistee National Forests. Reflecting the area's emphasis on the 
out-of-doors, the Library's collections include one devoted to 
fly-fishing. The area is an outdoor enthusiast's delight every season of 
the year andthe kind of place people love to visit -- and love to call 
home, while the location on I-75 allows for ease of travel.

For additional information about the Library, 
visit//www.crawfordco.lib.mi.us/./To learn more about the 
communityvisit: www.coorisd.net <http://www.coorisd.net>; 
www.casdk12.net; www.crawfordco.org <http://www.crawfordco.org>; 
www.graylingchamber.com <http://www.graylingchamber.com>.

*The successful candidate *will**be a community-oriented individual: who 
enjoys the small-town, laid-back, "Up North" way of life; who values the 
opportunity to interact with the public as a hands-on director; has 
proven personnel management skills; has a comprehensive understanding of 
library finances and budgeting and excellent overall financial 
management ability; is flexible and energetic; has strong communication 
skills and is comfortable with representing the library in the 
community; is knowledgeable regarding current technology and its use in 
public libraries;and has an overall understanding of current public 
library operations and services.

*Beginning Salary*: $35,500 for candidates with a bachelor's degree and 
$52,000 with the MILS degree dependent on experience; benefit package 
includes health, vision and dental insurance, and a deferred 
compensation plan.

*The position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university*;*  *a Master's degree in library science or library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association*is highly preferred.   **In addition*, the position*requires*  a minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a library position, of which at least two (2) years have been in a position with management and supervisory responsibilities in a public library.   

*Applications*will be accepted until the position is filled, but those 
received by *5:00 p.m. (EST) December 1, 2014 *will receive first 
consideration.*Electronic submissions required*.*Interested individuals 
should forward a cover letter, _which specifically addresses the 
position_ _requirements_, a resume, and three professional references, 
including complete contact information.*

Electronic submissions and requests for additional information should be 
directed to: Marianne Hartzell at marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com 
<mailto:marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com>or via telephone at (517) 
719-3487.

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Marianne Hartzell, Consultant
marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com

Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC
P.O. Box 4396
East Lansing, Michigan  48823
517.719.3487

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