[Michlib-l] Library Director Opportunity - Chesterfield Township

[Brian Mortimore]

Library Director Job Posting

South-Eastern Michigan Library Director Opportunity



The Chesterfield Township Library Board of Trustees is proud to present an
opportunity for an experienced leader who is eager to help the library meet
its increasing demands. The seeds are planted as property for the future
home of a new library has been purchased in this growing community.
With a steady
dose of sunshine in the form of stable funding, the next director will
leverage existing space with a vision for what ‘can be’ for a new community
library when the community is ready.

Who we seek

Do you have a passion for being the chief representative of the community
library? Do you network well with business and community leaders? Do you
seek the synergy of collaboration with others to enhance marketing and
community programming? Do you have an eye for balancing the need for
expanding library services with an eye towards balancing tax-payer
concerns?  If so, please read on.

The Chesterfield Township Library is located a half-hour northeast of
Detroit near Anchor Bay on beautiful Lake St. Clair. The convenience and
warmth of a small community nestled on the outskirts of a major city,
together offering cultural, sporting, arts, and outdoor activities, makes
this an ideal setting to leverage your goals of a better work life balance.



The current library building may be toured virtually here:
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=UeoupciShye&ts=1.



The team at Chesterfield has recently undergone an ILS conversion to
Polaris. The next Director will play an integral role in setting the
direction for the future in concert with the trustees, staff, and
community. Chesterfield is a Class 5 (soon to be Class 6) public library, a
member of the Suburban Library Cooperative, serving a population of over
46,000, with a strong fund balance. The library operates and is governed
under separate authority from the township and is not a department of the
local municipality.

The new director will inherit a dedicated staff who are goal oriented and
driven towards continuous quality improvement, as witnessed in their
collective efforts with QSAC (‘Essential’ in 2019, ‘Enhanced’ in 2022).
With engagement in the community as liaisons to the historical society,
parks and recreation, chamber and local business organizations, senior
residences, and civic organizations, the team actively supports the
director as ambassadors of the library in the community.



Qualifications and Compensation

Qualified candidates will have a Master of Library Science degree, a
Level-1 certificate from the Library of Michigan (or be eligible for
certification prior to appointment), and a demonstrated history of at least
three to five years of progressive responsibility managing a public library
or a department within a public library. The ideal candidate will possess
strong people and communication skills, applying them in regular
interactions within the business community, the network of libraries, and
the local municipalities, serving as the face of the library.

The Chesterfield Township Library offers a starting salary of $91,319 with
the ability to grow, along with competitive benefits.

Candidates interested in learning more should visit www.chelibrary.org.
<http://www.chelibrary.org/> Those interested in applying should send their
resume, cover letter, and three references to: MortimoreConsulting at gmail.com
. The deadline for the first review and consideration of applicants will be
Wednesday, December 28th. Interested candidates should apply immediately as
phone intake interviews are being scheduled immediately.
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