[Michlib-l] Director - Superiorland Library Cooperative

[marianne]

*DIRECTOR, SUPERIORLAND LIBRARY COOPERATIVE (Michigan)
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*Superiorland Library Cooperative (Michigan)*
The Superiorland Library Cooperative is seeking candidates for the 
position of Director.  The Cooperative focuses on collaboration and 
resource sharing among its *38 public library* members*in northern 
Michigan* and is governed by a*nine-member* Board of Directors.

The staff of 5 use an $850,000 budget to offer *innovative technology 
strategies, access to electronic resources, technical training and 
support, public library consulting *and to*manage *the Upper Peninsula 
Region of Library Cooperation (UPRLC), an *integrated library system*, 
which serves 85*school, public, and tribal *libraries.

The Superiorland Cooperative is headquartered in Marquette, the largest 
city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and home to Northern Michigan 
University.  Marquette, located on the spectacular shores of Lake 
Superior, was named one of the “Ten Best Small Cities to Raise a Family” 
by Forbes Magazine (October 2010).  Northern Michigan is renowned for 
its four-season natural beauty and virtually endless recreational 
opportunities.

You can learn more about the Superiorland Cooperative and UPRLC at: 
http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/slc and http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/uproc .
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Position requirements:*  A graduate degree in Library and Information 
Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association; a 
minimum of four years of progressively responsible administrative and 
supervisory experience in a public library*; *possession of or the 
ability to attain a valid Michigan driver's license and transportation 
for travel.
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Additional requirements include* proven fiscal and personnel management 
abilities; strong verbal and written communication skills; a thorough 
understanding of library technology trends and applications;  and, a 
collaborative, approachable personal style that will develop effective 
working relationships with Board members, library directors and 
trustees, staff, community and governmental groups and the general 
public.  The ability to lead an organization through change, to interact 
effectively with multiple constituencies, and to serve as an active 
representative of the cooperative within the region, state and 
nationally is essential. *The Director is expected to share the 
cooperative’s belief that “Cooperation among members makes better 
library service possible and growth sustainable.”*  Experience working 
with or reporting to a governing board is desirable.  Successful 
grant-writing desirable.  Contract negotiation and management 
experience, as well as ERate experience, is desirable.

The position *requires frequent* *travel* to member libraries and to 
statewide planning meetings and state and national conferences; some 
evening hours and some overnights travel.

For a complete position description click here 
<http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SLC/images/pdf_files/jobdescription.pdf>.

*Compensation*: from *$68,000* dependent on qualifications and 
experience; excellent benefit package which includes: health insurance; 
retirement plan; life insurance.

Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is 
filled, but those received by 5 o’clock pm October 1, 2015 will receive 
first consideration. *Electronic submissions required.*  To apply, 
submit a cover letter, which *specifically addresses the position 
requirements*, your resume, and the names and contact information 
(including email address) of three (3) professional references to 
Marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com 
<mailto:Marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com>.

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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

Online at:
www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com
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