[Michlib-l] Job opening - Library Director

[Mary Chasseur]

*Job Opening – Library Director*

We are seeking a Director for the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library, 
the public library serving the City of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth 
Township, and portions of Blumfield Township. Frankenmuth, best known as 
a thriving tourist town in Michigan, is also a city of significant 
services for its residents. The school district ranks high within the 
state and nation. Frankenmuth has its own city fire department, police 
department, numerous medical services, and an array of restaurants, 
churches, stores, and recreational and other services within its 
borders. Its beautiful parks and location on the Cass River make for an 
idyllic setting. We suggest those unfamiliar with the city take a look 
at the website of the Chamber of Commerce, 
https://www.frankenmuth.org/chamber-of-commerce/.

*Frankenmuth Wickson District Library***

The Frankenmuth Wickson District Library is a Class 3 public library, 
centrally located in town, and serving a population of approximately 
7800 people. The library features an extensive array of programming for 
all ages, and the staff includes several part time librarians and two 
full time librarians who are specialists in Children’s and Youth 
Programming, an important part of the library’s services. The library’s 
website is https://www.wicksonlibrary.org.

*Job Requirements and Preferences***

The Library Director works under the supervision of the Library Board of 
Trustees. The Director needs proven skills in the areas of public 
finance, collection development, managing and eliciting the best from 
all library personnel, facilities maintenance, grant writing, and 
community outreach.

Qualified candidates must possess an ALA accredited Master’s Degree in 
Library Science or appropriate cognate degree, and to possess or pursue 
certification with the Library of Michigan, along with at least three 
years of administrative or supervisory experience. Additional 
qualifications include knowledge of current trends, resources, and 
advancements in library science, as well as highly developed verbal and 
written communication skills.

Benefits include paid vacations, holidays, personal time, and health 
insurance. Salary is competitive.

Candidates may submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional 
references by March 1, 2018, to the attention of Susan Piesko, Library 
Board President, Frankenmuth Wickson District Library, 359 South 
Franklin Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734.

/The Frankenmuth Wickson District Library is an equal opportunity employer./

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/Mary Chasseur/
Frankenmuth Wickson District Library
359 S. Franklin St.
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
989-652-8323
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