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 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 in Higgins Lake.
RADL has a friendly, experienced, and dedicated staff of 6 with a budget
of $330,000, who provides personalized service to a population of 6,889. The
library enjoys strong community support with a new 15-year millage and 136
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: Master’s Degree in Library
Science from an ALA accredited university preferred. Candidates must have a
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and possess or
qualify to possess a minimum Level 3 Professional Librarian Certificate issued
by the Library of Michigan. Two years 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, QuickBooks, and Plinkit Web
Content Management.
-Library publicity through press releases, bulletins, the RADL website, and
social media.
-Financial responsibilities include:
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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: Full-time salary starts at $35,000 for
candidates with a bachelor’s degree and up to $42,000 with the MLS degree
dependent on experience and level of education.
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by July 18, 2015 will receive first consideration. Interested candidates should complete the application and forward a cover letter addressing the position requirements, a resume, and three professional references with contact information. Interviews will be July 27 & 28, 2015. The Director position will begin on September 1, 2015, or sooner if possible. Applications may be emailed to lsutton@uproc.lib.mi.us (Lisa Sutton), or mailed to the Roscommon Area District Library at P.O. Box 888, 106 Lake St., Roscommon, MI 48653.
Roscommon Area District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lisa Sutton, Director
Roscommon Area District Library
P.O. Box 888, 106 Lake St.
Roscommon, MI 48653
989-281-1305