[Michlib-l] Position Posting - Library Director - Nottawa Township Library

[Kate Pohjola Andrade]

Nottawa Township Library
685 E. Main Street
Centreville, Michigan 49032

POSITION: Nottawa Township Library Director
REPORTS TO: Library Board of Trustees
STARTING DATE: December 2022

DESCRIPTION:
Nottawa Township Library is a rural Class 2 library located in Southwestern
Lower Michigan in the middle of St. Joseph County in Centreville. The
current library services the patrons of Nottawa, Lockport and Florence
Townships, as well as other surrounding communities and schools. The
current library building holds a collection of 28,000+ items and digital
resources, including MEL and Overdrive and Hoopla. The library is staffed
with seven dedicated team members. The Board of Trustees is looking for a
qualified and experienced leader to guide the library as it continues to
provide excellent and friendly library services to our communities.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
Must meet and maintain requirements set by the Library of Michigan for a
Class 2 library (Level 4 certificate). Prior work experience that would
utilize communication, both written and oral, the development and
implementation of goals and objectives, supervising others, delegating
responsibilities,developing and managing the budget, and public relations
is required. Advanced degree preferred.

NATURE OF WORK: Develops, administers, supervises, and coordinates the work
of the library and staff. Performs managerial duties related to personnel,
budget, collection development, building maintenance, and library operation
in conformity of the policies established by the Library Board and the
regulations of the Library of Michigan. Depending on library needs, the
director may be responsible for planning, coordinating, publicizing and
executing programs that will serve preschool through elementary age
children.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

   - Maintain effective working relationships with the Library Board, other
   employees, associates, officials of other agencies, and the general public.
   - Maintain the library budget. Keep all records in optimum condition for
   auditing; prepare all reports required by the state and federal government.
   Prepare a monthly balance sheet for the Library and Nottawa Township
   Boards. Prepare bills twice monthly and as necessary. Keep staff
   information confidential.
   - Maintain knowledge of standard library principles and practices,
   concepts of freedom of speech, copyrights, collection development, patron
   confidentiality, censorship, and other library ethical issues.
   - Prepare all reports required by the State of Michigan including the
   state aid report. Seek out and apply for other grant opportunities.

Please visit the Nottawa Township Library website for a complete Director’s
job description. https://www.nottawatownshiplibrary.com/employment

SALARY: Set by the Library Board based upon education, previous experience,
and work performance. $38,000 - $42,000.

BENEFITS: Leave and sick days are set forth in the Personnel Policy and are
based on years of service. No health insurance is offered.

APPLICATION: Candidates may apply by submitting their resume and cover
letter, along with three professional references and copies of university
transcripts, and relevant certifications. Mail to Nottawa Township Library,
Attn: Library Board, 685 E. Main Street, Centreville, Michigan 49032 or
email ntlboard at gmail.com.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 10, 2022




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