[Michlib-l] Library Director Job Posting

[Robyn Lowenstein]

The Plymouth District Library - job posting for full-time Library Director. See the posting below, or visit plymouthlibrary.org for more information. 
Plymouth District Library – Job Posting 
[ http://plymouthlibrary.org/ | http://plymouthlibrary.org ] 

TITLE: Library Director 
Full time – 40 hours per week, Exempt 
Reports To: Plymouth District Library Board 
Benefit package includes medical insurance, retirement, paid sick and vacation time and paid holidays. 
• Salary $96,800.00 - $108,400.00 (Pay grade 14) 
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time. Employer paid life and disability insurance. 
• Medical insurance, dental insurance, 457B deferred contribution plan benefits. 
• MERS Retirement plan, with vesting of 8 years. VEBA retiree health care plan, after 10 years. 

OUR LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY: 
The library’s mission is to connect, enrich, and improve lives through information, services, and spaces. Our core values are: access, literacy, community destination, and personalized service. 
The Plymouth District Library is located in busy downtown Plymouth, MI, midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. We serve the Plymouth Community which is comprised of 36,650 residents living in the City of Plymouth and the Charter Township of Plymouth, as well as the patrons of 75 Detroit-area libraries through a reciprocal borrowing agreement facilitated by The Library Network. 
The library serves as a significant community hub and maintains strong partnerships with local and regional community groups, governments, schools, businesses, and cultural organizations. Strong community support has resulted in a dedicated perpetual millage, a robust Friends organization, and more than 100 adult volunteers. Before the pandemic, almost a 1,000 visitors a day use the library to participate in programs, use our meeting and study rooms, borrow materials, use technology, and connect with others. In addition, we serve a growing and robust digital community 24/7. 
The library recently completed significant network and technology infrastructure improvements and our growing technology department services the public and library staff. Recent facility upgrades have taken place to improve accessibility and energy efficiency. 
The library contributes significantly to the high quality of life available in the Plymouth community. Our sense of community is created by beautiful neighborhoods, spacious parks, robust sport, cultural and arts organizations, and dedicated community service organizations. Our vibrant, walkable downtown is full of unique shops, restaurants, entertainment and recreational options, all surrounding Kellogg Park as the centerpiece and host of year-round events. The library is just steps from all of this in our central downtown location and plays an active role in community events. 
The elected Board of Trustees and the Directors of the Friends Board are all committed to meeting the needs of the community, now and into the future. Dedicated customer service ideals drive our 70 staff members at all levels. We know our customers, and work tirelessly to serve their needs, listen to their concerns and make decisions accordingly. These practices are for those who come through the front door and those whom we serve outside of the library either off site or via digital services. We are committed to help the library remain a hub of activity in our community and a leader in the library world. 

The Library Director is the chief executive and administrative officer of the Plymouth District Library (PDL). 
With direction from the Library Board, the Library Director has overall responsibility for all management, 
administrative, and professional functions of the library system. The Library Director is responsible for long-term 
library development and daily operations under policies and goals established by the Library Board. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
Masters Degree from a Library/Information Science program accredited by the American Library Association. 
Eight years of public library experience post-degree, of which at least three years have been in a supervisory or management position. 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, public officials, and leaders of educational and civic organizations. 
Ability to analyze library needs and evaluate library services. 
Strong personal leadership skills and the ability to represent the library at all levels within the community. 
Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, motivate, and supervise employees. 
Ability to develop long-term goals, objectives, actions, and policies to support the mission of the library system. 
Strong financial management skills and experience in developing and managing budgets. 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
A thorough understanding of library technology and its applications in a public library setting. 
Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. 

Cover Letter and Resume To: 
Mortimore Consulting 
MortimoreConsulting at gmail.com 
Deadline: Open until filled, do not delay in applying! 

This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the library. The Plymouth District Library does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested 

Robyn Lowenstein 
Plymouth District Library 
Business and Human Resources Administrator 
rlowenstein at plymouthlibrary.org 
(734) 453-0750 ext. 215 

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