Posting on behalf of the Library Board.
The Board of Trustees of the White Lake Community Library is looking for a dynamic, experienced candidate for the position of Director. The position
REQUIRES a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree in
library science or library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association is
PREFERRED. In addition, the position requires a minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional
library position, of which at least two (2) years have been in a position of administration and supervision in a public library.
The candidate will be a community-oriented individual who values the opportunity to interact with the public as a hands-on director, is flexible and energetic, has strong communications skills and is comfortable with public speaking. The candidate needs a comprehensive
understanding of library finances and budgeting and has an overall understanding of current public library operations and services; including a knowledge of computers and the digital delivery of books and other materials. Successful experience in working with
Friends of the Library, and in fund-raising and grant writing are desirable. A complete position description can be found on our library’s website at:
www.whitelakelibrary.michlibrary.org
Salary: $45,000-$52,000 dependent on experience and educational qualifications, plus an excellent benefits package.
The White Lake Community Library is located on a beautiful wooded site in Whitehall, Michigan adjacent to the bike trail. It serves a population of 11,811 residents making it a Class III library with a budget of
$375,000 and a dedicated staff of 12 part-time employees with the Director being full-time. The Library enjoys excellent community support with an active Friends of the Library organization, a committed Board of Trustees, and a professional, friendly staff.
Through the library’s shared catalog, nearly four million items are available at 41 Lakeland Library Cooperative member libraries. The Library has active children programming, ancestry search capabilities and a variety of family activities.
In the heart of West Michigan, the White Lake Area is a beautiful lakefront community made up of the welcoming towns of Montague and Whitehall. These quaint towns encompass the White River, beautiful
White Lake, and majestic Lake Michigan and its sandy shores. With a rich history in logging, the White Lake Area now boasts four-seasons of
enjoyment with miles and miles of bike trails, museums, free summer concerts, quaint shops, water park and rollercoasters, a farmer’s market and artisan market, a variety of performances at our Playhouse, groomed snowmobiling trails, boating, sailing, fishing,
golfing, family friendly parks, the White River Lighthouse, and various arts and cultural festivals.
Applications will be accepted until
October 15, 2018. Electronic submissions required. Interested individuals should forward a cover letter that specifically addresses the position requirements, a resume, two references with contact information,
as well as two letters of recommendation to the Library Director Search Committee at
WLCLBoard@gmail.com, Sally Schwartz, Chairperson for WLCL Library
Director Search Committee.
Attached you can also find the job announcement and position description in PDF files. The job description is also listed below.
White Lake Community Library - Library Director Job Description
Plans and directs all aspects of the community library’s operations. Supervises and participates in the operation of library in the community.
DUTIES
Human Resources
- Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, schedules, and dismisses library staff members in accordance with library policies and State of Michigan certification requirements.
- Creates and monitors staff working schedules.
- Recommends changes in schedules, working conditions, salary scale, and benefits when appropriate.
- Maintains personnel files.
- Supports staff in professional development.
Financial
- Prepares and administers an annual budget.
- Supervises the expenditure of library funds.
- Prepares and pays bills on a monthly basis
- Prepares invoices for collection of funds from municipalities and other agencies.
- Encourages fund development through grant writing, memorial programs, and requests to community service organizations.
- Advocates for financial support for the library on a local, state and national level.
Facilities Management
- Monitors the status of the library facility.
- Monitors the status of the library’s physical plant.
- Monitors appearance of library building and furnishings.
- Ensures that facility meets recognized safety requirements.
- Schedules necessary repairs.
- Schedules necessary improvements.
Governance and Policy Making
- Recommends, plans and implements library services and necessary changes in those services to meet the needs and demands of the community.
- Provides assistance, direction and information to the Board of Trustees for long range and short term planning both on a local and countywide basis.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of library services in relation to the needs of the community.
- Apprises the Board of Trustees of community needs and how the library may respond to these needs.
Collection Development
- Recommends and administers materials buying policies of the library.
- Oversees the purchase of library materials in accordance with the library’s collection development policy and the needs of the community.
- Ensures that the collection is relevant and in good repair by overseeing regular weeding.
- Stays abreast of emerging formats and adds them to the collection when appropriate.
Accountability
- Prepares and presents a monthly financial report for the Board.
- Prepares and presents a monthly informational report for the Board.
- Prepares and presents an annual report for the Board and shares this report with the community, contracted municipalities, and other agencies as appropriate.
- Maintains necessary operating files and records and prepares a variety of reports, including the annual report and annual state aid report.
Public Relations
- Establishes and maintains contact with local, state, and federal government representatives.
- Makes public appearances on behalf of the library.
- Participates in Lakeland Library Cooperative meetings and planning sessions.
- Prepares publicity materials for local media outlets and distribution within the community.
- Gives tours of the building when appropriate.
Technology
- Monitors status of all technological equipment.
- Schedules necessary repairs.
- Stays abreast of emerging technologies and incorporates them into the library program when appropriate and feasible.
Professional Development
- Seeks appointment to and attends meetings of local organizations when appropriate.
- Stays abreast of local, state, and national developments in library service.
- Takes part in state and national library organizations and initiatives when appropriate.
- Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with area libraries and other agencies.
Other duties as assigned.