[Michlib-l] Director - Buchanan (MI) District Library

[Marianne Hartzell]

*DIRECTOR*

*BUCHANAN (MI) DISTRICT LIBRARY*

The Board of Trustees of the Buchanan (MI) District Library is inviting 
applications for the position of Director.Buchanan is located in 
southwest Lower Michigan, where the city proudly proclaims “Life is 
Better Here”.Located close to the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, 
within easy driving distance of Chicago and its big city amenities, just 
20 minutes north of the Notre Dame campus in South Bend (IN), Buchanan 
has all the charms of small town life in a perfect location!

The Library serves a population of nearly 11,000, with a budget of 
$431,000. The 11- member library staff takes pride in providing 
excellent customer service in a busy and friendly environment. The 
Library enjoys strong community support and is in the midst of a 
renovation and fundraising project.

For additional information about the Library, visit 
www.buchananlibrary.org <http://www.buchananlibrary.org>; to learn more 
about Buchanan visit www.cityofbuchanan.com 
<http://www.cityofbuchanan.com>and www.buchanan.mi.us 
<http://www.buchanan.mi.us>.

*The successful candidate *will**be a community-oriented individual who 
values the opportunity to interact with the public as a hands-on 
director; has proven leadership 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.Experience in millage or levy elections 
is desirable; successful fundraising experience and experience in 
building renovation would be a plus.

For a full position description contact 
Marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com 
<mailto:Marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com>

*Position requirements:*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.   

  

*Salary*: From the low $40s with the MILS degree dependent on 
experience; from the low $30s with a bachelor’s degree; benefit package 
includes health insurance, life insurance, MERS participation, and paid 
leave time.

  

*Applications*will be accepted until the position is filled, but those 
received by *5 o’clock pm Monday, April 6, 2015 *will receive first 
consideration. *Electronic submissions required*.*Interested individuals 
should forward a cover letter, _which specifically addresses the 
position_ _requirements_, a resume, and the names of 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
East Lansing, Michigan
Phone: 517-719-3487
www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com

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