LIBRARY DIRECTOR – BRANCH DISTRICT LIBRARY, SOUTH-CENTRAL MICHIGAN
Manage six unique libraries as a single, unified system in South Central Michigan! The Branch District Library Board of Trustees seeks a progressive and original leader who can and will capitalize on the Library’s 2015 millage success and create a sound forward-thinking plan for the Library’s future. The Library staff (37 employees, 23 FTE) serves the 46,905 citizens of Branch County and Allen Township in Hillsdale County with a $1.6 million operating budget. The Branch District Library was formed in 1991 by combining the resources and services of individual public libraries in Coldwater, Algansee, Bronson, Quincy, Sherwood, and Union Township. Branches of the District Library remain active in those communities, each of which has its own unique character, community support, programs and services. The challenge for the new Director will be to help the Library and its services flourish with its communities, move forward with innovation to restore hours and services and become recognized as the community resource. The District collaborates with the Woodlands Library Cooperative and other agencies to provide technology, special programs and much more.
Branch County is located in southern Michigan, half way between Chicago and Detroit along the Old Sauk Trail, also known as the U.S. 12 Heritage Route. With warm small town hospitality, Coldwater (the county seat) and the surrounding communities offer festivals, shopping, restaurants and more than 100 area lakes for fishing and recreational activities—all amid very diverse and affordable housing options. Cultural amenities include the historical Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater—the second oldest theater in Michigan—offering near perfect acoustics in an intimate 499-seat setting. The theater offers a fine array of performances throughout the year and has developed an outstanding reputation for its Summer Theatre performances. Branch County is served by five school districts and two colleges—Baker College and Kellogg Community College. The area has a healthy and expanding economy, including the recently announced Clemens Food Group’s $225 million investment in a new pork production facility. For more about the communities and the Library see Branch Links.
Responsibilities. The Director reports to a seven-member Library Board of Trustees and under the broad policy guidance and direction from the Board, performs professional and administrative duties in planning, developing, implementing, and directing public library services for the Branch District Library. These duties include personnel management, budget preparation and financial management, policy and project development, facilities management, and community relations. The Director will work effectively with elected officials at the local, township and state level; and with the media, stakeholder groups, and the communities to enhance the Library’s image as the heart of the county.
Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program; four years of experience as an administrator/director or as a department head for a public library (or equivalent); and the ability to obtain and retain Michigan Certification Level 1. Essential attributes and skills include: excellent communication and organizational skills; the ability and desire to plan, develop, and administer the activities of a public library; supervisory experience; demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board, staff and community stakeholders; and an understanding and appreciation of public library best practices in the areas of intellectual freedom, collections, and library technologies. Successful experience as a library director reporting to a governing board, experience leading and implementing a strategic planning process and experience with a successful millage campaign are highly desirable.
Compensation. The salary range is $70,000 to $82,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package.
For further information contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or telephone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments via email to Dan Bradbury on or before the closing date of April 10, 2016.
Jobeth Bradbury
Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates
4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)
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We have an opening for a Instruction and Research Librarian at our Library.
Many thanks,
Christopher J.J. Thiry
Outreach, Instruction, and Geospatial Information Librarian
Colorado School of Mines
1400 Illinois
Golden, CO 80401
p. 303-273-3697
f. 303-273-3199
Libraries and Information Technology
Science
Librarian
St. Lawrence University seeks
an innovative,
creative and
service-oriented colleague
as our
next Science Librarian.
Part of
the Libraries
and Information
Technology division
and reporting to the Director
of Libraries, the
Science Librarian oversees the Launders Science Library, supervises the Science Library staff,
manages the collections, and
provides instruction, reference, and research consultation services for students and faculty in the sciences.
The Science
Librarian has principal
responsibility for outreach to science departments regarding
resources, services, and spaces.
As a member of the St. Lawrence community dedicated to the promotion of the liberal arts, this individual will work closely with
students and faculty in innovative ways that will have an ongoing impact on advancing scientific knowledge across the curriculum.
The successful candidate will work well in a
collegial and
team environment and will possess strong communication, interpersonal
and teaching skills. While
the primary
area of
focus is
in support
of the
sciences, the Science Librarian is
also part
of a
multi-disciplinary team of librarians which engages in the development of library
policies, goals
and procedures
and serves
as a
resource to
the campus
on evolving patterns of scholarly publishing, including open access initiatives and the management of scientific data.
The
University Libraries support physical and virtual presences, strive to maintain a high level of resourcefulness, responsiveness, and
reliability with
regard to
the academic
needs of
students and
faculty, and
proactively seek
to engage with students and faculty on existing and emerging technologies, programs, and initiatives.
Qualifications:
·
The
successful candidate
for this
12-month
position
must have
an ALA-accredited MLS
degree or equivalent.
·
Familiarity with
the scientific
literature and
ability to
help others
understand trends
is required.
·
Demonstrated experience with
using and supporting science
resources is required.
·
Knowledge of trends in scholarly communication
is
preferred.
·
Undergraduate or
advanced degree
in the
sciences or related research experience is preferred.
·
One to two years of academic library experience is preferred.
Interested
applicants
must
apply online
at
https://employment.stlawu.edu/,
uploading
all required
materials
which
are
defined in
the
“special
instructions
to
applicant”
section.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All offers
of employment
are
contingent
upon the finalist
successfully
passing
a background (including
criminal
records)
check.
Located
in Canton,
NY, St. Lawrence
University
is a coeducational,
private,
independent
liberal
arts institution
of about
2,400 students
from
more
than
40 states
and 40
nations. The
educational
opportunities
at
St. Lawrence
inspire students
and prepare
them
to be
critical
and
creative
thinkers,
to find
a compass
for
their
lives
and
careers,
and to
pursue
knowledge
and understanding
for
the benefit
of themselves,
humanity
and the
planet.
Through
its focus
on active
engagement
with
ideas in
and beyond
the classroom,
a St. Lawrence
education
leads
students
to make
connections
that transform
lives
and
communities,
from
the local
to the
global.
The
University
is committed
to and
seeks
diversity
among
its faculty,
staff
and
students.
Such
a commitment
ensures
an
atmosphere
that
is diverse
and
complex
in ways
that
are intellectually
and
socially
enriching
for
the entire
campus
community.
Applications
by members
of all underrepresented
groups, as
well
as
from
individuals
with
experience
teaching
or working
in a multicultural
environment,
are
encouraged.
St. Lawrence
University
is an
Equal
Opportunity
Employer.
For
additional
information
about
St. Lawrence,
please
visit http://www.stlawu.edu/.
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On Behalf Of Carol Cady
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2016 1:20 PM
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Subject: Science Librarian Opening at St. Lawrence University
St. Lawrence University seeks
an innovative,
creative and
service-oriented colleague
as our
next Science Librarian.
The Science Librarian is part of
the Libraries
and Information
Technology division
and reports to the Director of
Libraries. See the attached for details.
Carol Cady
GIS/Maps Specialist
St. Lawrence University
Phone: (315) 229-5824
http://www.stlawu.edu/library/gis