[Michlib-l] Director Opportunity

[Brian Mortimore]

Library Director Opening – DeWitt District Library

Mid-Michigan Library Director Opportunity

The DeWitt District Library Board of Trustees seeks an energetic, creative
and progressive leader to serve as Library Director. With property the
library owns and visions of a new library, the DeWitt District Library
Board asks its next director to imagine the next chapter in the story of
the DeWitt District Library. Located a few miles north of Michigan’s
State Capital
and Michigan State University, this bedroom community of Lansing is known
for its excellent school system and numerous walking paths that take
you to neighborhood
parks, area schools, coffee houses, shops, and of course, to the library.

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 The current Library building is approximately 5,600 square feet and serves
21,000 residents with a collection of 75,291 items and an electronic
collection designed to meet the needs of the approximately 13,000 card
holders.  The Library Director, together with 16 dynamic and cohesive staff
members, serves this community with passion as witnessed by their recent summer
reading initiative and its strong, ongoing outreach efforts which
include collaborations
with the DeWitt Area Recreational Authority, the Farmers Market, area
schools and local community businesses. A recent collaboration between a
local business and the Library resulted in the creation of a custom built Book
Bike that will allow the Library to expand its outreach efforts within the
community, attending outreach events, checking out materials and promoting the
library’s services.

The library is supported by a millage of 0.9688, resulting in an annual
budget of $1,000,000.

The Trustees of the DeWitt District Library Board are seeking an individual
who,

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   Actively participates in the development of the next strategic plan for
   the library
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   Brings experience with library building projects in support of future
   expansion
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   Engages their community to promote the library to all citizens, and
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   Supports their team members in personal and professional growth

Qualifications & Compensation:

Qualified candidates will have a Master of Library Science degree, along
with five or more years of progressive responsibility as a library leader.
Level-1 certificate from the Library of Michigan (or ability to obtain
Level-1 upon arrival), and a demonstrated history of progressive
responsibility managing a library or department within a library.  The
ideal candidate will possess strong people and communication skills,
applying them tirelessly to promote the welfare of the community library.

DeWitt District Library offers a starting salary of $80,000 with the
ability to grow, along with competitive benefits which include a signing
bonus/moving allowance of $5,000.

How to Apply:

Candidates may apply by submitting their resume and cover letter, along
with three professional references to: MortimoreConsulting at gmail.com.
Consideration will be made upon receipt of application.  Formal
applications will be required as well and can be completed at
dewittlibrary.org
<https://www.dewittlibrary.org/supportlibrary/employmentopportunities.html>



The deadline for the first application review will be Sunday, October
9th, 2022.
Intake interviews will occur for those considered for advancement in the
selection process immediately, and through the first week of October.  Please
don’t delay, as this position is open until filled.
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