FYI -----Original Message----- From: Library-Lady [mailto:library-lady@ix.netcom.com] Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 2:22 PM To: Mich Lib Subject: Director's Position Fraser Public Library Hello All below please find the posting for the Director's Position at the Fraser Public Library as our friend Jean has decided to retire. The posting can be found at the City of Fraser web site. http://mi-fraser.civicplus.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Library-Director-14 Thank you. Loretta P. Vitek ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Position: Library Director Location: Fraser Public Library 16330 Fourteen Mile Road Fraser MI 48026 Salary and Hours: Part-time up to 29 hours per week. Pay range from $30-35/hr DOQ. JOB POSTING
From Wednesday, October 30 until Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Qualifications & Responsibilities: • Master’s Degree in Library Science. • Thorough knowledge of Library operations, planning and management principles and practices. • Ability to make prompt decisions on complex matters and make evaluations concerning day to day operations. • Ability to perform or supervise the performance of a variety of projects, receive unexpected top priority assignments and solve interpersonal or procedural problems simultaneously amidst frequent interruptions. • Ability to resolve complex problems which require the evaluation of alternative methods or solutions. • Ability to set objectives, delegate, and prioritize workflow in such a way that the overall mission and/or goals of the Department are met. • Ability to solicit cooperation from persons and departments throughout the City. • Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of subordinate employees/supervisors. • Skills and abilities in written and oral communication sufficient to handle sensitive projects and problems, develop strong working relationships with divergent groups and communicate technical and philosophical concepts to lay persons. • Directs overall library operations, implementing and administering programs, policies, and procedures. Revises and makes recommendations to the library board for approval, as needed. • Prepares preliminary budget and administers and monitors final approved budget based on past programs and expectations of future needs. • Selects and procures materials and equipment as needed, keeping within budget limits and providing the best possible library services to the community. Selects and orders print and non-print materials to be added to the collection. Selects and procures library equipment and determines necessary inventory of library supplies, selecting vendors and maintaining records. • Coordinates library personnel and program schedules along with materials and equipment needed, keeping within budget limits, and providing the best possible library services to the community. • Serves as a primary reference service to patrons. Also assists patrons with more difficult complaints on problems responding to correspondence and other various communications dealing with library policies and procedures. • Prepares and oversees the preparation of grant applications and a variety of reports to the library board and the City of Fraser and various federal, state, and local agencies regarding library finances, policies, and procedures. • Confers with outside library administrators and state agencies concerning current policies, programs, and possible alternative funding sometimes available to library services. • Attends regular, special city council, library board and other meetings, representing the library. • Publicizes library services through community group presentation and lectures, news releases, and bulletins, and by advertising library programs of public interest. Send your letter of interest, application and resume describing your qualifications to City Manager’s Office 33000 Garfield Rd Fraser MI 48026 no later than Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. http://www.Dragon-Story.com There is always a story, be a shame not to share it! Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons For thou would be crispy and good with Sauce! Arriverdella