[Michlib-l] Mid-Michigan Library League Director

[Debra Greenacre]

Happy Tuesday!

*DIRECTOR - MID-MICHIGAN LIBRARY LEAGUE*
<https://www.mmll.org/site-assets/files/seville-township-library-job-post.docx>

The Mid-Michigan Library League (MMLL) is seeking qualified applicants
interested in serving as full time Director.  The cooperative membership
includes 36 public libraries in 15 counties of Michigan’s lower peninsula
(ranging from small, rural libraries to class 5). Working with an annual
budget of $322,000, and in accordance with the policies set by the
Cooperative Board, the MMLL is looking for a dedicated Director who can
take us into the next generation of library service.

Further information about MMLL (including our Plan of Service, Board
Policies and Budget) can be found on our website (*https://www.mmll.org/*
<https://www.mmll.org/>).

A full job description can be found here: *MMLL Director Job Description*
<https://www.mmll.org/mmll-job-description-6-14-22.pdf>

*Requirements*

   - Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
   - Able to maintain confidentiality when advising and consulting with
   libraries
   - Knowledge of technology, especially as it relates to libraries
   - Demonstrated understanding in preparing and managing a budget
   - Dynamic speaker
   - Demonstrated management and leadership skills
   - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with
   the Cooperative Board, staff, staff of member libraries, legislators,
   vendors, outside agencies and the public
   - Experience acquiring additional sources of funding
   - Ability to work alongside member libraries in the planning,
   development, and implementation of long-range goals and objectives
   - Position requires travel to member libraries and throughout other
   areas of Michigan

*Responsibilities*

   - Reports to the Board concerning the work of the cooperative, its needs
   and progress
   - Prepares and administers the budget as approved by the Board
   - Ensures that professional development and continuing learning
   opportunities are offered to staff and the membership
   - Direction of the programs and services provided by the Cooperative
   - Submits recommendations concerning policies and services to the
   Cooperative Board and implements policy decisions
   - Provides supervision of Cooperative staff
   - Manages the Cooperative’s business office
   - Advocates for libraries at the local and state level

*Qualifications*

   - Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school
   - Level 1 Permanent Professional Certificate or eligibility for it at
   the time of appointment
   - Minimum of 4 years of Supervisory experience
   - Minimum of 2 years Administration experience
   - Advanced Director Training

*Compensation*

The range for this full-time salaried position has been set by the Board at
$70,000-$80,000 plus benefits and is based upon experience and
qualifications.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume
electronically to Debra Greenacre at dgreenacre at manisteelibrary.org. The
deadline for submission is Friday, July 22 at 5:00 PM. We are hoping to
fill this position by October 1. In-person interviews will be held August
18 with top candidates who will be contacted by the Board.

The Mid-Michigan Library League is an equal opportunity employer.


Have a wonderful week!
Debra Greenacre
Executive Director
Manistee County Library
231-723-2519
www.manisteelibrary.org
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