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Millington Arbela District Library
JOB POSTING: Library Director
 
The Millington Arbela District Library is accepting resumes for the position of Library Director.
 
Opportunity:
 
The Millington Arbela District Library is a Class III library serving a population of over 7,000 in the
Village of Millington and Millington and Arbela Townships. Millington is a charming rural community
located in the Thumb of Michigan yet conveniently located to the nearby cities of Frankenmuth, Birch
Run, Saginaw, Flint, and Bay City. The Southern Links Trailway trail head is located two blocks from
the library and brings a variety of recreational opportunities. The Village and surrounding areas have
many quaint antique shops, local eateries, parks and hosts many community events, including The
Millington Summer Festival and Christmas in the Village.
The library is open 57 hours, six days a week with a staff of nine and an approximate annual budget
of $330,000. The Millington Arbela District Library is a member of the White Pine Library Cooperative.
The Board is seeking a dynamic, positive individual to lead the library. The successful candidate will
be a “hands-on” administrator, be visible in the library and in the community, have a vision for library
service, and have the ability to articulate that vision to the Board, the staff, and the public. Candidates
will have strong technology skills and a vision for the use of technology in providing library services,
be an excellent communicator, and have experience in managing and directing employees. A
complete job description is available at
https://millingtonlibrary.info/
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Key Expectations:
 
The Library Director serves as the executive officer of the library, reporting directly to the Board of
Trustees. The Director is responsible for all library functions, including:
  • Day to day operations
  • Delivery of library services and programing
  • Strategic planning, technology, and budgeting
  • Supervision and management functions
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with community leaders, public
  • officials, professional groups, library employees and the general public.
 
Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 2-3 years of library experience in an increasingly responsible
  • supervisory and/or administrative position
  • Have completed or have the ability to obtain a Level 3 certification from the Library of Michigan
  • within 1 year of hire date
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff, patrons, vendors, and
  • trustees
 
Desired Qualifications:
  • Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree
  • Long range and strategic planning experience
  • A working knowledge of budget preparation, use of QuickBooks software, grant writing and
  • fundraising.
 
Salary and Benefits:
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Starting Salary Range:  $55,000-$60,000 based on qualifications and experience. Benefit package
includes paid holidays, vacation, personal days, health insurance and MERS retirement.
Job Type: Full time
 
Contact:
The Millington Arbela District Library is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for
applications is September 13th, 2024.  Interested individuals should send a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references to: millingtondirectorsearch@gmail.com
Millington Arbela District Library
Position Description
Library Director
 
The Library Director is an at-will employee who works at the pleasure of the Library Board of Trustees to represent the Library in the Community, plan services and programs, administer library policies, supervise staff, and oversee operations and collection development.
 
PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
 
General Administration and Management
  1. Formulates and recommends policies to the Board.
  2. Maintains and implements library policies and procedures.
  3. Monitors all Library contracts to assure compliance.
  4. Oversees the Library’s electronic presence to assure timeliness and ease of use.
  5. Orients new trustees and serves as a resource for trustee activities.
  6. Provides administrative support to the Library Board; compiles information for Board members, makes monthly reports and participates in Board committee work as necessary.
  7. Effectively manages the daily operations of the library.
  8. Directs the maintenance of the library building and grounds.
  9. Oversees collection development and cataloging of all materials.
  10. Assists with public services.
  11. Oversees the maintenance of the Library’s network and OPAC software.
  12. Seeks supplemental funding opportunities through grants, endowments, bequests, and other appropriate sources.
  13. Maintains a newsletter and our website.
  14. Serves as a resource for all standing committees.
  15. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Board of Trustees.
 
Financial Management
  1. Assures Library finances are accurately managed on a daily basis, including maintaining accounts payable and receivable.
  2. Provides direction and oversight to the collection agency.
  3. Provides monthly financial planning data to the Library Board to assist in establishing long and short- term financial priorities.
  4. Submits an annual budget to the Library Board in a timely manner, and directs, revises, and monitors expenditures in accordance with the budget.
  5. Monitors all Library income to assure accuracy and timely receipt.
 
Planning and Organization
  1. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs a balanced program of library service to meet the immediate and long-range goals of the library and the community.
  2. Develops long-term plans for the Library’s future.
 
Personnel Management
  1. Develops staff job descriptions, recommends and administers personnel policies.
  2. Hires, schedules, evaluates, promotes, disciplines, and terminates the employment of staff.
  3. ​Defines expectations for staff performance and sets goals for service and programming; promotes high staff morale.
  4. Assures staff training and development opportunities.
  5. Acts as a consultant, mediator, and facilitator for staff.
  6. Consults with the Board of Trustees as needed.
 
Community and Professional Development
  1. Recommends and administers public relations programs to assure a high level of visibility for the Library in the community
  2. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other governmental agencies, professional and other library agencies, civic and community groups and the general public.
  3. Participates in professional development opportunities.
  4. Represents the Library at appropriate community events.
 
Position Requirements:
  1. Bachelor’s degree
  2. Has completed or has the ability to obtain a Level 3 certification from Library of Michigan within 1 year of hire date
  3. A minimum of 2-3 years of progressively responsible public library experience.
  4. Extensive knowledge of current public library principles, methods and practices and will possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, public officials, professional groups, library employees and the general public.
  5. A working knowledge of budget preparation, grant writing, and fundraising.
  6. A minimum of four (4) years of public library experience post-degree, which includes at least two (2) years of management or supervisory work.
  7. Thorough knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of all facets of public library service and a commitment to the mission and philosophy of public library service.
  8. Demonstrated ability to solve problems collaboratively through innovative, imaginative and creative leadership.
  9. Thorough understanding of public library financial processes and practices.
  10. Ability to think analytically and to develop new services.
  11. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
  12. Knowledge of library information service delivery applications and competent in the uses of technology to provide service to the public.
  13. Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form.
  14. A comprehensive knowledge of Michigan library law.
  15. Ability to make administrative decisions, develop policies and supervise staff.
  16. Effective interpersonal skills consisting of creative and diplomatic management abilities.
  17. Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers, Board members, government officials, volunteers, community agencies, governmental bodies, vendors, and the general public.
  18. Ability to effectively promote library services and awareness through the use of a wide variety of media.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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