Library Director Opening – DeWitt District Library Mid-Michigan Library Director Opportunity The DeWitt District Library Board of Trustees seeks an energetic, creative and progressive leader to serve as Library Director. With property the library owns and visions of a new library, the DeWitt District Library Board asks its next director to imagine the next chapter in the story of the DeWitt District Library. Located a few miles north of Michigan’s State Capital and Michigan State University, this bedroom community of Lansing is known for its excellent school system and numerous walking paths that take you to neighborhood parks, area schools, coffee houses, shops, and of course, to the library. [image: image.png][image: image.png] The current Library building is approximately 5,600 square feet and serves 21,000 residents with a collection of 75,291 items and an electronic collection designed to meet the needs of the approximately 13,000 card holders. The Library Director, together with 16 dynamic and cohesive staff members, serves this community with passion as witnessed by their recent summer reading initiative and its strong, ongoing outreach efforts which include collaborations with the DeWitt Area Recreational Authority, the Farmers Market, area schools and local community businesses. A recent collaboration between a local business and the Library resulted in the creation of a custom built Book Bike that will allow the Library to expand its outreach efforts within the community, attending outreach events, checking out materials and promoting the library’s services. The library is supported by a millage of 0.9688, resulting in an annual budget of $1,000,000. The Trustees of the DeWitt District Library Board are seeking an individual who, - Actively participates in the development of the next strategic plan for the library - Brings experience with library building projects in support of future expansion - Engages their community to promote the library to all citizens, and - Supports their team members in personal and professional growth Qualifications & Compensation: Qualified candidates will have a Master of Library Science degree, along with five or more years of progressive responsibility as a library leader. Level-1 certificate from the Library of Michigan (or ability to obtain Level-1 upon arrival), and a demonstrated history of progressive responsibility managing a library or department within a library. The ideal candidate will possess strong people and communication skills, applying them tirelessly to promote the welfare of the community library. DeWitt District Library offers a starting salary of $80,000 with the ability to grow, along with competitive benefits which include a signing bonus/moving allowance of $5,000. How to Apply: Candidates may apply by submitting their resume and cover letter, along with three professional references to: MortimoreConsulting@gmail.com. Consideration will be made upon receipt of application. Formal applications will be required as well and can be completed at dewittlibrary.org <https://www.dewittlibrary.org/supportlibrary/employmentopportunities.html> The deadline for the first application review will be Sunday, October 9th, 2022. Intake interviews will occur for those considered for advancement in the selection process immediately, and through the first week of October. Please don’t delay, as this position is open until filled.
