[Michlib-l] Job Posting: Director of Baldwin Public Library

[Doug Koschik]

Due to my retirement, the position of Director of the Baldwin Public
Library in Birmingham, Michigan, will become available in January 2021. The
job posting is below. It is also attached. The application deadline is
September 18, 2020.

Doug

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Doug Koschik
Director
Baldwin Public Library
300 W. Merrill St.
Birmingham, MI  48009
E-mail: doug.koschik at baldwinlib.org
Telephone:  248-554-4681
Fax:  248-647-6393


*Position:* Director of the Baldwin Public Library



*Background:*



The Baldwin Public Library is the municipal library of Birmingham,
Michigan—located in Oakland County, north of Detroit. Through contractual
agreements, the Library also serves the communities of Beverly Hills,
Bingham Farms, and the City of Bloomfield Hills. With a service population
of 35,350 people, it is a Class V library. In addition to an annual
operating budget of $4 million, it has a $1.8 million trust. Its staff
consists of 20 full-time employees and 67 part-time employees. The total
number of full-time-equivalent staff is 34.7.



The Baldwin Library prides itself on providing:



·         Excellent service

·         Wide-ranging collections

·         Extensive and varied programs

·         Diversity and inclusion

·         Welcoming environment



The Baldwin Library is just completing Phase 2 of a three-phase building
improvement project and anticipates moving on to Phase 3 in the near future.



*Reports to:* Six-member, elected governing Library Board



*Minimum Qualifications: *

·         Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school

·         Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan,
as required by state law for a Class V library, or the ability to obtain
such a certificate within three months of date of hire

·         Five years of professional librarian experience, including
administrative and supervisory responsibilities in a public library

·         Completion of a successful background check



*Duties and Responsibilities:*

The Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Baldwin Library
and is responsible for the administration and daily operations of all
library functions within the mission, goals, and policies established by
the Library Board.



See
https://www.baldwinlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Baldwin-Public-Library-Director-Job-Description-8-17-20.pdf
for the full description of job duties, qualifications, and other details.



*Salary:*

Minimum of $94,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Full benefit
package, including defined contribution retirement plan.



*Application Deadline:* September 18, 2020



*Application Process*:

·         Fill out the Library’s application form, which you can find at:
https://www.baldwinlib.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BPL-Employment-Application-11.19_fillable.pdf

·         Include a cover letter, a resume, and three professional
references

·         Enclose a writing sample illustrating your analytical skills and
ability to persuade an audience



You *must* email the *complete *application package to:



            Baldwin Public Library Board of Directors

            c/o Doug Koschik and Melissa Mark

doug.koschik at baldwinlib.org and

melissa.mark at baldwinlib.org



The subject line should read: Application for Director Position – [Your
Name]



In addition, you may (but do not have to) mail the complete application
package to:



Baldwin Public Library Board of Directors

c/o Doug Koschik and Melissa Mark

Baldwin Public Library

300 W. Merrill St.

Birmingham, MI  48009



*Position Start Date:*  January 2021
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