*Don't miss this opportunity - the initial application deadline for the position of Director of the Menominee County Library closes August 3*. ** *DIRECTOR MENOMINEE COUNTY (MI) LIBRARY* The Board of Trustees of the Menominee County (MI) Library is seeking a qualified, innovative, hands-on leader to manage and enhance this Class IV public library located in Stephenson, Michigan.The Menominee County Library includes the main library in Stephenson, a branch in Hermansville, and a bookmobile that provides materials to schools and community stops throughout the county. The library is located in the southern part of the scenic Upper Peninsula of Michigan, just twenty miles north of the city of Menominee, “where the best of Michigan begins.”Opportunities for outdoor activities abound year-round and the “UP” offers easy access to thousands of acres of unspoiled forests, numerous natural waterfalls, and miles and miles of glorious shoreline! With a friendly, experienced and dedicated staff of four, a budget of $350,000, and active Friends of the Library volunteers, the library system provides superior, personalized service to a population of over 14,000. For more information about the library, visit www.uproc.lib.mi.us/Menominee <http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/Menominee>. To learn more about the community, visit www.menomineecounty.com <http://www.menomineecounty.com>, www.stephenson-mi.com <http://www.stephenson-mi.com>, www.cityofmenominee.org <http://www.cityofmenominee.org>. *The successful candidate *will be a customer-oriented individual who enjoys the small-town Upper Peninsula way of life and who appreciates the daily opportunity to interact with the public as a hands-on director. Proven personnel management skills, a comprehensive understanding of library finances and budgeting and excellent overall financial management ability, coupled with a flexible and energetic approach is essential. Strong communication skills and the ability to comfortably represent the library in the community are key. In addition, comprehensive knowledge regarding current technology and its use in public libraries and a thorough understanding of current public library operations and services is essential. *The Position requires *a Master’s degree in library science or library and information science degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.*In addition*, the position *requires* a minimum of two*//*years management and supervisory experience, preferably in a library setting. For a complete position description please contact Marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com <mailto:Marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com>. *Beginning Salary: *$45,000 to $48,600dependent on experience and qualifications. Generous*//*benefit packageincludes health, vision, dental and life insurance, MERS defined contribution plan, and paid leave time. *Applications *will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by *5:00 PM (EDT) *Monday, *August//3//*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. */Menominee County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/* -- 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!