[Michlib-l] Job Posting - Library Director

[B. Kristen Valyi-Hax]

The Harper Woods Public Library is a PA164 library serving the residents 
of Harper Woods, a diverse community of 15,492 residents in northeast 
Wayne County. It has an annual budget of approximately $550,000. The 
director reports to a five-person library board of directors.

DUTIES: Under the direction of the library board, the director will have 
the following responsibilities:
•Recommend, draft, and implement policy
•Turn in employee hours and bills to the city’s Finance Department
•Manage, hire, and mentor library personnel and direct their training
•Write grants and develop fundraising activities
•Director the maintenance and repair of the library facilities and 
grounds
•Serve as library liaison in the community
•Serve on library committees for local or state organizations
•Prepare for millage renewals

QUALIFICATIONS: The candidate should possess excellent management, 
public relations, budgeting, facility management, and communication 
skills and believe that the patrons and the staff are the most important 
assets to the Library.
•ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library Science
•Three years of professional library experience demonstrating abilities 
in management, budgeting, planning, and supervision
•Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan as 
required for a Class IV library, or the ability to obtain this 
certificate within six months of hire date
•Ability to effectively use automated library systems, computers, and 
other library technologies.
•Effective interpersonal skills consisting of creative and diplomatic 
management abilities.

COMPENSATION: Salary offered is $60,000. The Library has a generous 
benefits package, including:
•Municipal Employees’ Retirement System
•Medical Insurance
•Paid Vacation, personal days
•Sick Leave
•Longevity

DEADLINE: Open until filled, however applications received by September 
27, 2024 will be given first priority.

SEND Completed application, resume, cover letter, and professional 
references to the attention of Leslie Frank, City Clerk, 19617 Harper 
Ave., Harper Woods, MI 48225
or send to: lfrank at harperwoods.net. Please note Library Director in the 
subject line.

The application can be found at the city’s website at 
https://harperwoodscity.org/employment-opportunities. The City of Harper 
Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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B. Kristen Valyi-Hax
Director
Harper Woods Public Library
19601 Harper Ave.
Harper Woods, MI 48225
313-343-2575
313-343-2127 (fax)