[Michlib-l] Job Opening - Director

[Katie Manting-Kirk]

Library Director - Jamestown Township (MI)


Located in beautiful west Michigan, the Patmos Library is the heart of our
rural community. The 12,000 sq.ft. turn of the century styled library was
built in 1999 on an interurban train station site from over 100 years ago.
Our excellent schools and family friendly community are the driving force
in making us the fastest growing township in the Ottawa county. With a
bright future ahead of us, we are looking for someone with enthusiasm and
the know how to help us move onward and upward!

 Job Summary:
The Patmos library director, under the direction of the library board, is
responsible for the daily operation as well as the daily management of the
library.  These duties include hiring, management of personnel, initiates
development and implementation of the budget, long ranges plans and
policies, implements board policies, oversees educational, cultural, and
informational services and programs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
 Prepares annual budget for the board approval, monitors administration of
gift, state, and federal money. Supervises personal directly; hires and
trains employees; assigns and monitors work; evaluates personnel;
disciplines employees as necessary . Pursues appropriate granting
opportunities.  Promotes and demonstrates excellent service to the public.
Creates an environment where patrons and staff feel valued and welcomed.
Supervises the physical plant of the library.  Covers circulation clerk
duties as needed.  Represents Jamestown Twp. at meetings and conferences
within township, state, and national meetings. Attends Lakeland Library
Cooperative advisory council meetings. Writes and submits appropriate
reports to local and state agencies.  Maintains all library statistics,
records, and correspondence and report to appropriate governing bodies as
required.  Answers questions and responds to complaints.  Acts as the
libraries FOIA officer.  Evaluates services, programs, and materials as
they meet the community’s needs.  Works with library board in establishing
policies to the staff. Coordinates selection of materials for collection.

 Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university. Master of Library
Science (MLS) degree from ALA accredited program preferred. 3 to 5 years
previous experience working in public library setting  Proficiency with
professional office computer applications. Familiarity with online Social
Media and other online applications.  Capability to organize work and
perform multiple tasks. Strong oral and written communication skills.
Enthusiastic and positive public service orientation

For more information, please see attached Job Description

Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2016. Interviews will be
held starting on November 9, 2016. Interested individuals should provide a
cover letter that specifically addresses the position requirements, a
resume, and three references with contact information (including email
address) to:

Email Address:  jamkmk at llcoop.org
Or mail to: Patmos Library
ATTN: Katie Manting-Kirk
2445 Riley St.
P.O. Box 87
Jamestown, MI 49427
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