[Michlib-l] [Fwd: Job Posting - Roscommon Library Director]

[Casey B. Adams]

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Subject: Job Posting - Roscommon Library Director
From:    "Casey B. Adams" <cadams at roscommonlibrary.org>
Date:    Mon, April 23, 2018 10:17 am
To:      SLCDIRECTORS at uproc.lib.mi.us
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Roscommon Area DIstrict Library (RADL)
106 Lake St., P.O. Box 888, Roscommon, MI 48653
www.roscommonlibrary.org (989)281-1305
Library Director

If you are looking for a great job in a beautiful new library just minutes
from Higgins
Lake and Houghton Lake, then this Director job is for you! The Roscommon Area
District Library Board is seeking a qualified, innovative, hands-on leader
with thorough
knowledge of library principles, practices, techniques, materials, and
technology.

The Roscommon Area District Library is a Class II rural library that
includes the main library in
Roscommon, as well as the Lyon Township Branch at Higgins Lake. RADL has a
friendly,
experienced, and dedicated staff of 7 with a budget of $420,000, who
provides personalized
service to a population of 6,295. The library enjoys strong community
support, an active millage
and an active Friends of the Library.

Job Description: Seeking full time Director for the Roscommon Area
District Library. The
Library Director is responsible for the management and operation of the
library, programming,
collection development, personnel administration, and budget management.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited
college or
university preferred. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from an
accredited college or
university, and possess or qualifies to possess a minimum Level 3
Professional Librarian
Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan. Two years of library
employment experience
desired with at least one year of library management experience preferred,
but new graduates
are welcome to apply.

Job Requirements:
-Director is responsible for the management of the library and staff.
-Plans, coordinates, and directs library programs for all ages.
-Understands and monitors local, state, and national regulations and
statutes affecting the
library.
-Library Collection development.
-Software skills needed: Office Word and Excel, QuickBooks, and Wordpress
Web Content
Management.
-Library publicity through press releases, bulletins, the RADL website,
and social media.

-Financial responsibilities include:
-Preparing annual budget for Board consideration.
-Utilizing QuickBooks for budget, payroll, invoices, and arranging for
annual audit.
-Grant writing.
-Serves as a resource and provides administrative support to the Library
Board and the Friends
of the LIbrary by attending meetings, making reports, and participating in
committee work as
needed.

Salary and Benefits: Full-time salary starts at $40,000 for candidates
with a bachelor’s degree.
Benefits include paid sick days, holidays, and vacation time.

Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled, but those
received by May 11, 2018 will receive first consideration. Interested
candidates should send a
cover letter, resume, and three professional references with contact
information. Applications
may be emailed to cadams at roscommonlibrary.org or mailed to the Roscommon
Area District
Library at P.O. Box 888, Roscommon, MI 48653.

Roscommon Area District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Casey Adams, Current Director
Roscommon Area District LIbrary
P.O. Box 888, 106 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
989-281-1305




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Casey B. Adams, MLIS
Library Director
Roscommon Area District Library
106 Lake St.
P.O. Box 888
Roscommon, MI 48653
989-281-1305