[Michlib-l] Lapeer District Library - Director Search

[Laura Fromwiller]

https://summithr.applicantpro.com/jobs/3789375

District Library Director

   - *Lapeer, MI, USA*
   - *100000-130000 per year*
   - *Salary*
   - *Full Time*

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Daily Responsibilites



   - Plans and directs the services of the library network to provide for
   the education,
   - reading, entertainment and information needs of the citizens of the
   library district. This
   - Is performed under the general direction of the District Library Board.
   - Develops policies for Library Board approval to guide library
   operations.
   - Responsible for building and maintaining the library's collections
   - Supervises library staff, prepares and administers the budget, and
   performs other administrative functions
   - Works with Management Team with Assistant Director for Technical
   Services and department heads.



Other Responsibilities Include

Provides recommendations and administers the budget as approved by the
Library Board, preparing periodic financial reports and recommending
adjustments throughout the year

Keeps abreast of funding sources available for continuation of existing
services and development of new service areas, making recommendations to
Board as needed, preparing applications and administering grants as needed

Works with Board and staff to establish library objectives and policies
then plans and administers programs and procedures governing library
services to achieve the objectives and reflect the policies

Oversees maintenance of library buildings and equipment

Plans and makes recommendations for expansion, alteration or relocation of
any of the library facilities

Responsible for collection development through selection, regular sorting,
replacement and repair of books, periodicals, and other material formats
including electronic resources

Interviews and hires, trains, evaluates, counsels and terminates employees
as required

Monitors and evaluates service and personnel issues, i.e. circulation,
public service hours, community needs, inter-loan, information access,
staffing and employee benefits

Consults and collaborates with community officials and members on library
issues and community interests and needs with which the library can assist

Responsible for marketing the services of the library through press
releases to media, presentations and conferences with civic, educational
and interested groups, programs at the library and other methods as deemed
appropriate and effective

Presents necessary reports to Library Board, County Commission and
participating municipalities

Attends all District Library Board meetings making recommendations and
providing technical assistance to the Board concerning library service
needs and improvements

Provides staff support to the Library Board by assisting with meetings,
preparing reports and implementing policy decided by the Board.

Administers personnel policies and procedures for library employees,
including training, development, scheduling and evaluation, either directly
or through appropriate delegation

Maintains knowledge of new developments in the library profession,
including technological advances, through professional reading and
professional development opportunities

Work Approach

-Highly collaborative team leader that has excellent written and verbal
communication skills

-A Service oriented management attitude with active listening skills for
both employees and patrons.

-A socially perceptive understanding for the community.

-A self starter that has an eye for detail and an ability to lead with the
big picture in mind.

-Engages with challenges and change with calm, analytical and quick
decisive leadership

-A dynamic problem solver that looks to move obstacles away daily goals. .

-A Customer facing, positive outlook that enjoys working with the public
and providing a positive atmosphere in and around the library grounds.

-Adaptable, dependable honest, ethical and transparent with a genuine
concern for the Patrons of the Library and the integrity of the historical
building(s).

-A professional presenter at board meeting with high emotion intelligence.



Computer Skills required.

Microsoft or Google

Database Management Systems

Presentation and Graphics

Excel Spreadsheets

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained
in this description. These include but are not limited to, the following
requirements and working conditions.

Stooping, bending and kneeling to shelve or retrieve books

Ability to travel to various library locations for meetings, training
workshops and other purposes

Ability to enter and access information in a terminal

Ability to access all areas of the library

Exposure to books and other materials with molds, mildews and dust

Work hours may be varied, including evening and weekend hours



**Reasonable accommodations may be made for otherwise qualified applicants
unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements:

Education Requirements:

Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science (MLS or MLIS)
from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school..

Five years of progressively-responsible experience in library
administration.

Other Possible Requirements:

Permanent Professional Certificate as required for a Class 6 library from
the Library of Michigan

Possession of a Valid Driver's license
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