JOB POSTING DIRECTOR The Suburban Library Cooperative (SLC) is one of eleven cooperatives in the state of Michigan and serves 21 member libraries in the Macomb County area, northeast of Detroit, in a collegial atmosphere. The Suburban Library Cooperative’s funding is 45% from the state, 50% from member libraries, and 5% from other sources. SLC has a healthy fund balance and is eager to continue the high level of service it provides to its members with a new Director. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The SLC Director reports to the nine-member Cooperative Board. The Director is responsible for the administrative operation and direction of the programs and services provided by the Library Cooperative; submits recommendations concerning policies and services to the Cooperative Board and implements policy decisions; provides supervision over all Cooperative staff (currently 8 FTE); supervises and coordinates all Cooperative activities; manages the Cooperative’s business office, automation projects, and other related cooperative activities; performs other duties as needed or assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Serves as Director of the Suburban Library Cooperative. • Serves as Chair of the Suburban Library Cooperative Council, which is comprised of the directors of the member libraries. • Works with SLC Council and Cooperative staff to plan and coordinate Cooperative services such as the shared automation system, interlibrary delivery service, and group purchases of digital resources. • Reviews progress towards Strategic Plan goals annually. • Completes the annual state aid report and assists member libraries as necessary. • Submits recommendations on policies and services to the SLC Council and SLC Board regarding organization, personnel utilization, budget and other management areas. • Works with the SLC Council and SLC Board to establish program priorities, procedures and practices for the Cooperative regarding organization, personnel utilization, budget and other management areas. • Analyzes and coordinates the Cooperative general and automation system budgets while estimating and controlling expenditures to administer approved budgets. • Manages Cooperative investments. • Administers established personnel policies. • Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff. • Assists and advises member libraries as needed on topics such as human resources, board development, policies and procedures. • Writes, administers, and reports on grants for Cooperative-wide projects. • Attends meetings and actively participates in the Cooperative Directors Association. • Acts as liaison between participating member libraries and automation system vendor. Oversees automation system contract and the maintenance of equipment and software. Participates in regional and national user groups. • Coordinates the MiLibraryCard program. • Coordinates the Virtual Library Card program. • Provides administrative support services for the Book and Author Society and serves on its Board. • Represents the Cooperative at community and professional meetings to discuss library issues and act on library operations. • Communicates regularly with all member libraries, including site visits. • Advocates for libraries at the local and state level. • Establishes positive relationships with local elected officials, school representatives, non-profits, and businesses that partner with the Cooperative and its member libraries. • Maintains knowledge of new developments in the library profession through professional development opportunities. The statements contained in this position description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE • Master’s degree in Library Science from ALA accredited institution. • Possession of a Librarian’s Permanent Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan, or ability to obtain. • Minimum of four years of administrative experience in a library cooperative or library serving a population of 26,000+. • Experience with library automation systems, digital resources, and other forms of library technology. • Experience working with libraries, schools, and other organizations on community-wide projects. The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job, may be considered. ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS • Demonstrated leadership, written and oral communication, fiscal, analytical, and administrative skills. • Ability to initiate, articulate and implement ideas for the improvement of Cooperative functions and services. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Cooperative Board, Cooperative staff, staff of member libraries, legislators, vendors, outside agencies and the public. • Ability to work with member libraries of all sizes, to be aware of the challenges that they face, and actively assist them whenever possible. • Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy. • Knowledge of library law and library legislation. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary range $80,000 - $100,000. 37.5 hours/week. Benefits include Blue Care Network individual health, dental and vision insurance, employer paid Simplified Employee Pension plan, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, paid vacation, sick, holiday and personal business days. TO APPLY: Send resume and three references by April 1, 2022 to Diane Barr, Chair, Suburban Library Cooperative Board, 44750 Delco Boulevard, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. Email: slcoffice@libcoop.net -- Tammy Turgeon Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750