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

[marianne]

*DIRECTOR –Tecumseh (Michigan) District Library*

Due to the retirement of the current director, the Board of Trustees of 
the Tecumseh (MI) District Library is seeking an accomplished and 
passionate librarian to serve as the next Director and leader of a 
committed team of staff and Board members. The Tecumseh District Library 
(TDL) serves a population of over 18,000 from a single facility with a 
staff of 13.The library is an independent governing authority and levies 
a tax of 1.35 mills for dedicated support, providing an operational 
budget of $864,000 and allowingfor development of a fund balance.

Tecumseh is a “small town with big ideas”; a place where something is 
always happening.Downtown Tecumseh is a mix of unique shops and 
restaurants where local festivals and other events happen virtually 
every weekend.Tecumseh is located in southeast Michigan, just south of 
Ann Arbor, and within easy driving distance to Detroit and Toledo. 
Affordable housing, quality schools, and the friendliness of a small 
town all contribute to an outstanding quality of living. The library 
enjoys great community support and the staff and trustees, with the 
support of the Friends of the Library, are committed to providing 
outstanding service. To learn more about the Tecumseh District Library 
visit: www.tecumsehlibrary.org; for more information about the city of 
Tecumseh visit: www.mytecumseh.org.

*Position requirements*:a graduate degree in Library and Information 
Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association; 
and a minimum of five (5) years of post-degree employment in a public 
library, of which at least four (4) years have been in a 
management/supervisory position.In addition to excellent financial 
management abilities, the successful candidate will have outstanding 
verbal and written communication skills; a successful track-record of 
grant-writing/ fund development; a thorough understanding of library 
technology and applications; be a proven leader and motivator;be adept 
at developing effective working relationships within the library and the 
community; and have an open, inclusive management approach.A positive, 
professional demeanor with a good sense of humor is essential.

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

Compensation: salary range mid $60s, dependent on qualifications; 
comprehensive benefit package including holiday and personal leave time; 
health and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan.  Applications and 
nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, but those 
received by 5 o’clock pm (ET) on February 19, 2018 will receive first 
consideration. _Electronic submissions required_.To apply, submit a 
cover letter, specifically addressing the position requirements, your 
resume, and the names, and contact information (including email address) 
of three (3) professional references to 
Marianne at hartzellmikaconsulting.com 
<mailto:Marianne at hartzellmikaconsulting.com>.

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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