[Michlib-l] Suburban Library Cooperative Director Job Posting

[Tammy Turgeon]

JOB POSTING
DIRECTOR


The Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) is one of eleven cooperatives in 
the state of Michigan and serves 21 member libraries in the Macomb 
County area, northeast of Detroit, in a collegial atmosphere. The 
Suburban Library Cooperative’s funding is 45% from the state, 50% from 
member libraries, and 5% from other sources. SLC has a healthy fund 
balance and is eager to continue the high level of service it provides 
to its members with a new Director.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The SLC Director reports to the nine-member Cooperative Board. The 
Director is responsible for the administrative operation and direction 
of the programs and services provided by the Library Cooperative; 
submits recommendations concerning policies and services to the 
Cooperative Board and implements policy decisions; provides supervision 
over all Cooperative staff (currently 8 FTE); supervises and coordinates 
all Cooperative activities; manages the Cooperative’s business office, 
automation projects, and other related cooperative activities; performs 
other duties as needed or assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•	Serves as Director of the Suburban Library Cooperative.
•	Serves as Chair of the Suburban Library Cooperative Council, which is 
comprised of the directors of the member libraries.
•	Works with SLC Council and Cooperative staff to plan and coordinate 
Cooperative services such as the shared automation system, interlibrary 
delivery service, and group purchases of digital resources.
•	Reviews progress towards Strategic Plan goals annually.
•	Completes the annual state aid report and assists member libraries as 
necessary.
•	Submits recommendations on policies and services to the SLC Council 
and SLC Board regarding organization, personnel utilization, budget and 
other management areas.
•	Works with the SLC Council and SLC Board to establish program 
priorities, procedures and practices for the Cooperative regarding 
organization, personnel utilization, budget and other management areas.
•	Analyzes and coordinates the Cooperative general and automation system 
budgets while estimating and controlling expenditures to administer 
approved budgets.
•	Manages Cooperative investments.
•	Administers established personnel policies.
•	Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff.
•	Assists and advises member libraries as needed on topics such as human 
resources, board development, policies and procedures.
•	Writes, administers, and reports on grants for Cooperative-wide 
projects.
•	Attends meetings and actively participates in the Cooperative 
Directors Association.
•	Acts as liaison between participating member libraries and automation 
system vendor. Oversees automation system contract and the maintenance 
of equipment and software. Participates in regional and national user 
groups.
•	Coordinates the MiLibraryCard program.
•	Coordinates the Virtual Library Card program.
•	Provides administrative support services for the Book and Author 
Society and serves on its Board.
•	Represents the Cooperative at community and professional meetings to 
discuss library issues and act on library operations.
•	Communicates regularly with all member libraries, including site 
visits.
•	Advocates for libraries at the local and state level.
•	Establishes positive relationships with local elected officials, 
school representatives, non-profits, and businesses that partner with 
the Cooperative and its member libraries.
•	Maintains knowledge of new developments in the library profession 
through professional development opportunities.


The statements contained in this position description are intended to 
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by 
individuals assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as 
an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

•	Master’s degree in Library Science from ALA accredited institution.
•	Possession of a Librarian’s Permanent Professional Certificate issued 
by the Library of Michigan, or ability to obtain.
•	Minimum of four years of administrative experience in a library 
cooperative or library serving a population of 26,000+.
•	Experience with library automation systems, digital resources, and 
other forms of library technology.
•	Experience working with libraries, schools, and other organizations on 
community-wide projects.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of 
education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, 
skills and abilities to perform the job, may be considered.

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

•	Demonstrated leadership, written and oral communication, fiscal, 
analytical, and administrative skills.
•	Ability to initiate, articulate and implement ideas for the 
improvement of Cooperative functions and services.
•	Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with 
the Cooperative Board, Cooperative staff, staff of member libraries, 
legislators, vendors, outside agencies and the public.
•	Ability to work with member libraries of all sizes, to be aware of the 
challenges that they face, and actively assist them whenever possible.
•	Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy.
•	Knowledge of library law and library legislation.


SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary range $80,000 - $100,000. 37.5 hours/week. Benefits include Blue 
Care Network individual health, dental and vision insurance, employer 
paid Simplified Employee Pension plan, life insurance, short and long 
term disability insurance, paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal 
business days.

TO APPLY:
Send resume and three references by April 1, 2022 to Diane Barr, Chair, 
Suburban Library Cooperative Board, 44750 Delco Boulevard, Sterling 
Heights, MI 48313.
Email: slcoffice at libcoop.net





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Tammy Turgeon
Director
Suburban Library Cooperative
44750 Delco Blvd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
586-685-5750