** The Board of Trustees of the Crawford County (MI) Library is inviting applications for the position of Director.The Crawford County Library includes the main library in Grayling and a branch in Frederic.The library system serves a population of nearly 14,000, with a budget of just over $515,000 and a staff of fifteen (15).The Library system enjoys strong community support and prides itself on providing excellent customer service through its friendly staff. Crawford County is located in north-central Michigan's Lower Peninsula.Much of the county's land area is in the AuSable State and Huron Manistee National Forests. Reflecting the area's emphasis on the out-of-doors, the Library's collections include one devoted to fly-fishing. The area is an outdoor enthusiast's delight every season of the year andthe kind of place people love to visit -- and love to call home, while the location on I-75 allows for ease of travel. For additional information about the Library, visit//www.crawfordco.lib.mi.us/./To learn more about the communityvisit: www.coorisd.net <http://www.coorisd.net>; www.casdk12.net; www.crawfordco.org <http://www.crawfordco.org>; www.graylingchamber.com <http://www.graylingchamber.com>. *The successful candidate *will**be a community-oriented individual: who enjoys the small-town, laid-back, "Up North" way of life; who values the opportunity to interact with the public as a hands-on director; has proven personnel management skills; has a comprehensive understanding of library finances and budgeting and excellent overall financial management ability; is flexible and energetic; has strong communication skills and is comfortable with representing the library in the community; is knowledgeable regarding current technology and its use in public libraries;and has an overall understanding of current public library operations and services. *Beginning Salary*: $35,500 for candidates with a bachelor's degree and $52,000 with the MILS degree dependent on experience; benefit package includes health, vision and dental insurance, and a deferred compensation plan. *The position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university*;* *a Master's degree in library science or library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association*is highly preferred. **In addition*, the position*requires* a minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a library position, of which at least two (2) years have been in a position with management and supervisory responsibilities in a public library. *Applications*will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by *5:00 p.m. (EST) December 1, 2014 *will receive first consideration.*Electronic submissions required*.*Interested individuals should forward a cover letter, _which specifically addresses the position_ _requirements_, a resume, and three professional references, including complete contact information.* Electronic submissions and requests for additional information should be directed to: Marianne Hartzell at marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com <mailto:marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com>or via telephone at (517) 719-3487. -- Marianne Hartzell, Consultant marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC P.O. Box 4396 East Lansing, Michigan 48823 517.719.3487 Online at: www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com check us out on Facebook!