---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Job Posting - Roscommon Library Director From: "Casey B. Adams" <cadams@roscommonlibrary.org> Date: Mon, April 23, 2018 10:17 am To: SLCDIRECTORS@uproc.lib.mi.us -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Roscommon Area DIstrict Library (RADL) 106 Lake St., P.O. Box 888, Roscommon, MI 48653 www.roscommonlibrary.org (989)281-1305 Library Director If you are looking for a great job in a beautiful new library just minutes from Higgins Lake and Houghton Lake, then this Director job is for you! The Roscommon Area District Library Board is seeking a qualified, innovative, hands-on leader with thorough knowledge of library principles, practices, techniques, materials, and technology. The Roscommon Area District Library is a Class II rural library that includes the main library in Roscommon, as well as the Lyon Township Branch at Higgins Lake. RADL has a friendly, experienced, and dedicated staff of 7 with a budget of $420,000, who provides personalized service to a population of 6,295. The library enjoys strong community support, an active millage and an active Friends of the Library. Job Description: Seeking full time Director for the Roscommon Area District Library. The Library Director is responsible for the management and operation of the library, programming, collection development, personnel administration, and budget management. Qualifications: Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university preferred. Candidates must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, and possess or qualifies to possess a minimum Level 3 Professional Librarian Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan. Two years of library employment experience desired with at least one year of library management experience preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply. Job Requirements: -Director is responsible for the management of the library and staff. -Plans, coordinates, and directs library programs for all ages. -Understands and monitors local, state, and national regulations and statutes affecting the library. -Library Collection development. -Software skills needed: Office Word and Excel, QuickBooks, and Wordpress Web Content Management. -Library publicity through press releases, bulletins, the RADL website, and social media. -Financial responsibilities include: -Preparing annual budget for Board consideration. -Utilizing QuickBooks for budget, payroll, invoices, and arranging for annual audit. -Grant writing. -Serves as a resource and provides administrative support to the Library Board and the Friends of the LIbrary by attending meetings, making reports, and participating in committee work as needed. Salary and Benefits: Full-time salary starts at $40,000 for candidates with a bachelors degree. Benefits include paid sick days, holidays, and vacation time. Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by May 11, 2018 will receive first consideration. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with contact information. Applications may be emailed to cadams@roscommonlibrary.org or mailed to the Roscommon Area District Library at P.O. Box 888, Roscommon, MI 48653. Roscommon Area District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Casey Adams, Current Director Roscommon Area District LIbrary P.O. Box 888, 106 Lake St. Roscommon, MI 48653 989-281-1305 --- Casey B. Adams, MLIS Library Director Roscommon Area District Library 106 Lake St. P.O. Box 888 Roscommon, MI 48653 989-281-1305